While the coronavirus is leaving us all shut up in our homes, it is not the best time for live music. However, it is a great time to listen to music. Many artists are taking advantage of this by putting out new music for the masses. Here are some album drops you should be looking out for.
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The Strokes – The New Abnormal
These rock ‘n’ roll bad boys are back for this release featuring moody vocals and driving guitar riffs.
Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters
This album was recorded in Apples’ home with a group of eclectic musicians and household objects being used for percussion.
The Weeknd – After Hours
This hot new release broke streaming music records. Listen to find out what the fuss is all about.
Lucinda Williams – Good Souls, Better Angels
Get a much-needed dose of righteous Americana with this one.
Testament – Titans of Creation
Testament delivers classic thrash metal riffage during the lockdown.
Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
Whether you call her music dark pop, dance-pop, synth-pop, or alternative pop, Dua Lipa will get you through those long nights.
Nine Inch Nails – Ghosts V Together
This follow-up to the original instrumental Ghost series provides relaxing music that is soothing for the soul.
Pearl Jam – Gigaton
These rock veterans continue on with punk-inspired rock tunes.
The Dream Syndicate –The Universe Inside
Alt-rockers Dream Syndicate deliver improvised psychedelic avant-garde originals.
5 Seconds of Summer – Calm
These pop punkers’ album is not necessarily calm, but it has taken the group in a more mature direction.
Morrissey – I Am Not a Dog on a Chain
Morrissey is still going strong perverting pop music as only he knows how.
Kelsea Ballerini – Kelsea
Kelsea brings it mixing her unique pop and rootsy country style.
Adam Lambert – Velvet
This Queen lead singer is busting out and becoming musically adventurous with his Velvet release.
Childish Gambino – 3.15.20
Gambino’s much-awaited release, this is full of great hooks and creativity.
Roger Eno – Mixing Colours
The pianist collaborates with his brother to present some beautiful lockdown music.
Born Ruffians – Juice
This band’s sixth album mixes classic rock with new wave and even includes some saxophone solos.
Sam Hunt – Southside
Hunt continues to push country boundaries on this new release.
Béla Fleck – The Ripple Effect
The former Béla Fleck and the Flecktones singer explores dueling banjos in this standalone release.
Ashley McBride – Never Will
McBride incorporates various influences into her new country album.
Hayley Williams – Petal for Armor
The Paramore singer steps out on her own for this debut solo release, scheduled for May 8. She leaves her metal roots behind in favor of a dark pop sound.
Nora Jones – Pick Me Up Off the Floor
Nora Jones continues on her traditional path giving us more delightful tunes during these difficult times with a release coming on May 8.
Times may be depressing but at least there’s some great music available to get us through. Which of these will you be streaming during the lockdown?
