What better way to head into the weekend than with some new music? This week's New Music Friday features new albums from Florence + The Machine, The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, and Mandy Moore.
"Dream Girl Evil" by Florence + The Machine
Album: Dance Fever
Description:
This 14-track release is the fifth full-length album from the indie British rock band.
“It feels like a joyous, slowly unfurling epiphany. It’s a gift to be able to listen in.”
– New Musical Express (NME)
"For the Love of Money" by The Black Keys
Album: Dropout Boogie
Description:
“The svelte, 34-minute Dropout Boogie — which comes out the day before the 20th anniversary of their first album — keeps things similarly crunchy.”
– Rolling Stone
"N95" by Kendrick Lamar
Album: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Description:
“Mr Morales & The Big Steppers is one of his most profound, complex, revelatory statements yet, a double album fuelled by sonic ambition, the will to communicate, and Kendrick’s staunch refusal to walk the easy path.”
– Clash Music
"Waving a White Flag" by The Smile
Album: A Light for Attracting Attention
Description:
“A Light for Attracting Attention sounds more like a proper Radiohead album than any of the numerous side projects the band’s members have done on their own. … The Smile spotlights the creative relationship between Yorke and Greenwood like never before.”
– Pitchfork
"Brand New Nowhere" by Mandy Moore
Album: In Real Life
Description:
“In Real Life showcases Moore’s growth and maturity as both a songwriter and performer. The album is fun and breezy, but most importantly, it feels authentic to her personal experience.”
– Riff Magazine
