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 August Songs of the Month playlist.
And So I Watch You From Afar | Pelagic Records
Megafauna is the seventh studio album by Northern Irish band And So I Watch You from Afar. Recorded in just one week, guitarist Rory Friers said of the album title is about, ‘all of the friends and characters that we’ve grown up with who’ve made us and our homes what they are today’. With their thumping drums, huge riffs and intricate guitar-based compositions, the record is entirely instrumental, experimenting with swirling melodies that capture the band’s euphoria. The Northern Irish quartet celebrate their roots in style, across 9 exquisite tracks.
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Pom Poko | Bella Union
Norwegian post punk band Pom Polo introduce Champion, their third studio album. Named after a 90s Japanese animated film, the four-piece band from Oslo are renowned for their eclectic blend of pop, indie rock and punk sound. With influences ranging from art-rock to jazz, their slightly chaotic, yet exhilarating sound features energetic rhythms and jagged instrumentals. Their dynamic soundscapes and infectious vocals has solidified their status as one of Norway's most exciting musical exports.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard | KGLW (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
Aussie rockers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard release their astonishing twenty-sixth studio album, providing an absolutely unforgettable experience. Lead vocalist Stu Mackenzie said about the record “This is our most collaborative record – the collaboration was occurring in the room, it was free, and everyone was bringing in songs and ideas”. Building on their prolific discography, Flight b741 marks a return to the band's blues rock and boogie roots. Full of humour, and as enjoyable and creative as ever. Bring on number 27!
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Foster The People | Atlantic Records
Paradise State of Mind is the fourth studio album by American indie pop band Foster the People. Founder and frontman Mark Foster produced Paradise State of Mind himself, saying “My love for music on this record became deeper because I had to produce it." Themes explored through the album's lyrics include technology, mortality, time, self-reflection and optimism. With seventies disco vibes running throughout, their refreshing sound invites you to sit back and lose yourself. They're as infectious as ever.
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