Album Releases
New Music Friday features Don Toliver's Octane and Labrinth's return
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This week's New Music Friday on January 30, 2026, brings a diverse slate of releases, including Don Toliver's fifth studio album Octane and Labrinth's Cosmic Opera Act I. UK acts like The Molotovs and Only The Poets debut full-length projects, while singles from Melanie C and Noah Kahan highlight upcoming albums. The roundup also includes home entertainment drops and emerging talents.
Paste Magazine has curated a selection of standout new albums released this week, featuring diverse genres from post-punk to folk. Highlights include Dry Cleaning's introspective Secret Love and Zach Bryan's expansive With Heaven On Top. These releases offer fresh sounds for listeners seeking new musical obsessions.
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A recent article in The Alternative highlights three overlooked albums from 2025, praising their evolution and fresh sounds in indie and punk genres. Athletics returns after years with a post-hardcore-infused record, while The Young Hearts deliver a punchy EP rooted in heartland punk, and ness lake expands its lo-fi indie rock ambitions. These releases fill voids left by shifting influences in the scene.
Pitchfork's latest New Music Friday roundup features 10 significant album releases across genres like electronic, hip-hop, folk, and jazz. Highlights include long-awaited returns from Oneohtrix Point Never and De La Soul, alongside the original soundtrack for the film Hamnet composed by Max Richter. These independently selected picks are now available on major streaming platforms.
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New Music Friday on November 14, 2025, features a wide range of album releases across genres, including R&B, electronic, rock, and country. Standout drops include Summer Walker's Finally Over It with 26 guest features and FKA twigs' expanded EUSEXUA Afterglow. Other notable returns come from Austra, Drive-By Truckers, and Everything But The Girl.