Every week, Consequence plays on New Music Friday highlighting new albums to stream. We have reached mid-October and there is a ton of fantastic new albums to listen to this week.
Among the highlights are a warriors concept album by Lin-Manuel Miranda, MC5's first album in over 50 years, and fresh music by Jordana and Audrey Nuna. Additionally, Billie Joe Armstrong's side project Pinhead Gunpowder returns with a new project, their first this century, while Bon Iver returns with their first studio recording since 2019. Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham have released a full album of Buckingham Nicks versions. and the Japandroids have unleashed their swan song.
Here are 15 new albums to stream today.
Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham – Cunningham Bird
Singer-songwriters Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham have joined forces to Cunningham Birda covers album that recreates the 1973 album by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham Nicks in its entirety. Cunningham and Bird are able to capture the soft yet powerful nature of Buckingham and Nicks, while also giving their own fresh take on the songs. With their excellent craftsmanship and faithful recreations, we hope to see Cunningham and Bird collaborate more in the future.
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The armed ones – Eternal Look EP
The Armed announced their new EP, Eternal frostingin the most The Armed way possible: by hiding a URL leading to the project's new songs inside the vinyl sleeve of their 2023 album. perfect saviors. For those who did not want to break their physical media, the Eternal frosting Finally you hear the EP, which features three new tracks and remixes of “Sport of Form” by IDLES, Water from Your Eyes and Model/Actriz.
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Audrey Nuna – DITCH
Audrey Nuna, a particularly flamboyant alternative hip-hop and indie pop artist in a sea of seemingly quirky alternative hip-hop and indie pop artists, is back with a new album, the double LP. DITCH. On the occasion of her second release, the artist described the album as a “tapestry of growing pains,” hinting at both her genre-bending sound and her emotional journey.
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Bon Iver – SABLE, PE
After an unexpected but beautifully executed feature on Charli XCX's remixed edition of Golf clubJustin Vernon has emerged from his forest sanctuary in Wisconsin to give us SABERa three-track EP (minus the 12-second intro) that harkens back to his early work when the music was simply his voice and raw instrumentation. It's just 12 minutes of music that “runs the gamut from accepting anxiety to accepting guilt to accepting hope,” says Vernon. The New Yorker in his first interview in more than five years. Vernon also notes that this isn't simply a comeback, it's “kind of a raw second skin.” […] You feel like a new person, a new skin. A new everything, more than a return.”
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Trustworthy man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
The Australian electronic group is back with their third album and it's absolutely crazy. Inspired by London and its rave scene, they delve into a more nostalgic dance sound while making impulsive, intense and casually brilliant decisions. With 3AM (LA LA LA), Confidence Man has upped the ante and leveled up once again.
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Christopher Owens – I want to run barefoot through your hair
Former Girls member Christopher Owens has returned with his first album in seven years, and it comes after some significant changes for the San Francisco musician: His Girls bandmate Chet “JR” White tragically died in 2020 , and Owens himself worked to recover from a life. -Threat of a motorcycle accident. Still, Owens has persevered and instills tenderness and strength in his I want to run barefoot through your hair.
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japanese droids – Destiny and alcohol
Sadly, the Canadian rockers are calling it quits for good this time, but not before releasing one more album: Destiny and alcohol. Serving as the culmination of members Brian King and David Prowse's creative partnership, Destiny and alcohol arrives via ANTI-Records and acts as, as the band calls it, a “parting gift to the fans.”
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Jerry Cantrell (from Alice in Chains) – I want blood
The founding member of Alice in Chains is back with his latest solo album and has brought many friends along the way: Duff McKagan, Robert Trujillo, Mike Bordin, Greg Puciato and many more contribute to the project. The collaborative approach is nothing new for Cantrell, but I want blood finds the guitarist, songwriter and singer as hungry as he can be.
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jordan – animated premonition
Like many singer-songwriters before her, Jordana made the pilgrimage from New York to Los Angeles, finding a more naturalistic sound and a little more sunshine in the process. Even in his representations of heartbreak, animated premonition shines with self-discovery, something the former CoSign details in its Track by Track breakdown.
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Joy Oladokun – OBSERVATIONS FROM A FULL ROOM
One of Nashville's most refreshing voices, Joy Oladokun blends genre with abandon. But whether it draws on country, folk, indie or alternative elements, there's a deeply honest quality to their music that makes it hard to shake. With OBSERVATIONS FROM A FULL ROOM, the artist continues to delve into vulnerable spaces, telling stories across 12 tracks and three spoken word interludes.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis – warriors
Anything about Lin-Manuel Miranda? The man knows how to bring a concept to life. The composer behind hamilton and moana has teamed up with playwright and actress Eisa Davis to warriorsa concept album inspired by the 1979 film. the warriors. The star-studded project, which is executive produced by rapper Nas, features contributions from a mix of talent from the hip-hop and Broadway communities, including Lauryn Hill, Amber Gray, Busta Rhymes, Billy Porter, RZA, the actor Colman Domingo and hamilton student Jasmine Cephas-Jones.
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MC5 – heavy lifting
The day before their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, MC5 is back with their first album since 1971. It's a bittersweet release for the rock band, as it comes after the death of original member Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson earlier this year. year, those who worked in heavy lifting. The album revisits their classic sound and even includes guests like Slash and Tom Morello.
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Pinhead Gunpowder (feat. Billie Joe Armstrong from Greenday) – aunt
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and his touring guitarist Jason White have been part of a side project called Pinhead Gunpowder for more than 30 years, but today they're back with their first album since 1997. aunt was conceived after more than a decade of the band “just playing for themselves” and arrives with renewed camaraderie and some searing riffs.
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Tim Heidecker – sneaking away
The multi-hyphenate comedian/singer-songwriter makes his foray back into the spotlight with sneaking awayan album that continues to reflect his carefree and introspective lyricism. The album features backing instruments from his collaborators, The Very Good Band, and even a cameo from his own daughter, Amelia. Heidecker channels the inspirations of Bob Dylan and The Band in his latest effort, creating music that captures the visceral synergy of musicians performing together live.
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Wild rivers – better now
Just over a month after releasing his eight-track album. Never betterthe Wild Rivers trio has presented better nowa companion project that finishes the story they started earlier this fall. The most upbeat part of the narrative features an upbeat music video for “Still the One” that takes the members out to sea. Since wrapping up their US tour, the band is getting into a rhythm before heading to Europe and the UK next month.
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