Albums of the Month - June 2024
Date: 28th June 2024 Posted in: Company News and Events
Our top picks of the latest albums to listen to every month, from pop to rap to rock. Our top choices this month will be a great addition to anyone’s record collection.
We have picked out our favourite songs from the albums below. Check out our June Songs of the Month playlist.
Born in the Wild
Tems | RCA Records - Since 93'
Tems is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, and her stock continues to rise as she presents her debut studio album, Born in the Wild. Speaking on what the album represents, Tems said “Born in the Wild is about survival; I was born in a survival state and raised to survive”. Pulsing bass, infectious groove and gentle acoustics feature throughout the record. Full of energy, excitement, body and soul, Tems skilfully executes her ability to mix Pop, R&B and Afrobeat. Already a well-known name in the industry, Tems is in a league of her own.
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Why Lawd?
NxWorries | Stones Throw Records
On their long-awaiting return, American vocalist Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge combine as NxWorries for their infectious second studio album, Why Lawd?. Eight years after the release of their debut album Yes Lawd!, the neo soul duo bring some big name features with them, from the likes of Charlie Wilson, Snoop Dogg and H.E.R. for their ambitious project. Older and wiser, the pair expand on their vision, with impeccable melodies, captivating instrumentals and catchy lyrics. Their sophomore album eclipses its predecessor.
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Timeless
Kaytranada | Merge Records
Timeless is the third solo studio album by Haitian-Canadian music producer, rapper, singer and DJ, Kaytranada. As one half of the hip hop duo The Celestics, Kaytranada effortlessly fuses dance music, jazz, hip-hop and R&B on his latest record. Well-curated collaborations on the album include that of Childish Gambino, PinkPantheress, Tinashe, and Ravyn Lenae, among others. With charm, an infectious swagger and effortless charisma, Kaytranada wonderfully demonstrates his outstanding production skills.
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9 Sad Symphonies
Kate Nash | Kill Rock Stars
English singer-songwriter Kate Nash introduces 9 Sad Symphonies, her uplifting fifth studio album. After a six year absence, Nash returns to her roots, with a style that fans from her ‘Foundations’ days will appreciate, featuring her quick-witted deadpan lyrics. Though it may not hit the same heights, it’s a solid record, inspired by Hollywood romance, as she reflects on mundane everyday life. Amusing, fun and engaging - despite shifting to acting in recent years, here’s hoping we wont have to wait so long to hear her again.
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As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
The Decemberists | YABB Records
With their distinctive folk-rock, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again is the ninth studio album from American indie rockers The Decemberists. The Portland veterans, now an independent band, put everything into their latest record, with frontman Colin Meloy saying “It's a culmination of everything that we've tried to do from the beginning of our career.” The final track is a nearly 20-minute epic called “Joan in the Garden”, a veiled Joan Of Arc retelling that recalls the band’s early material. Embracing their eccentricity, this is amongst their best work to date.
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