FEATURE:
The Hottest May on Record?
IN THIS PHOTO: Chvrches/ALL PHOTOS/IMAGES: Getty Images
Great Albums Due Next Month
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APRIL is almost through…
IN THIS PHOTO: Ray LaMontagne
and we are starting to get used to the warmer weather and promises of festivals. I have been looking ahead to May and all the records that are scheduled for release. There are some average and forgettable ones out there: among the clan are some fantastic options that warrant proper attention and play! I have collated the albums, I feel, everyone needs to get behind and investigate.
Here are the best May-due records that the fondest and most ardent music fans…
IN THIS PHOTO: Courtney Barnett
NEED to keep their eyes out for.
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Gaz Coombes – World’s Strongest Man
Release Date: 4th May
Genres: Alternative/Rock/Indie
Label: Caroline Distribution
Eleanor Friedberger – Rebound
Release Date: 4th May
Genre: Indie-Rock
Label: Frenchkiss Records
Leon Bridges – Good Thing
Release Date: 4th May
Genres: R&B/Soul
Label: Columbia Records
Beach House – 7
Release Date: 11th May
Genres: Dream-Pop/Indie-Rock
Label: Sub Pop
Simian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Release Date: 11th May
Genres: Dance/Electronic/House
Label: Wichita Recordings
Ash – Islands
Release Date: 18th May
Genres: Alternative
Label: Infectious Music
Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel
Release Date: 18th May
Genres: Alternative/Indie
Label: Mom + Pop Music
Parquet Courts – Wide Awake!
Release Date: 18th May
Genres: Indie-Rock/Post-Punk
Label: Rough Trade Records
Ray LaMontagne – Part of the Light
Release Date: 18th May
Genres: Singer-Songwriter/Folk
Label: RCA Records
Chvrches – Love Is Dead
Release Date: 25th May
Genres: Synth-Pop/Alternative
Label: Glassnote Records