The latest wave of music is here, and it’s impossible to ignore the sheer variety and talent flooding your playlists. But here’s where it gets controversial: with so much incredible music out there, how do you decide what truly deserves your attention first? And this is the part most people miss—these aren’t just random picks; each album carries its own unique story and sound, waiting to redefine your musical taste.
Every week, Pitchfork curates a thoughtfully selected list of standout new albums that you can stream right now. This week features a diverse lineup, including the innovative British dance-pop sensation PinkPantheress, the genre-blending rapper OsamaSon, as well as fresh releases from artists like Hannah Frances, Black Eyes, Mobb Deep, Jay Som, Blawan, TiaCorine, Emily A. Sprague, Amber Mark, Madi Diaz, Bruiser and Bicycle, and Feeo. To keep your music radar sharp, Pitchfork offers a free New Music Friday newsletter that delivers these handpicked gems directly to your inbox each week.
PinkPantheress: Fancy Some More? [Warner]
Having firmly established herself as a queen of British dance-pop with her May mixtape Fancy That, PinkPantheress returns with Fancy Some More?, an album that invites listeners into an all-night dance celebration. Imagine a rave unfolding inside the elegant walls of Buckingham Palace, where collaborations with pop icons like Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, and Basement Jaxx mix seamlessly with contributions from contemporary stars such as Kaytranada and Ravyn Lenae. It’s a glittering party you won’t want to miss—but maybe keep that sparkly dress aside when you wake up the next day.
OsamaSon: Psykotic [Motion Music/Atlantic]
OsamaSon’s sophomore release in 2025 builds on his SoundCloud rap roots, offering a wild and unfiltered journey of rage-driven tracks layered on psychedelic, glitchy beats. The album Psykotic merges cloud rap’s airy softness with chiptune’s electronic quirks and a frenetic hyperpop edge, produced by a team including Warren and OK Legion. This album demands attention for its bold experimentation and raw emotional power.
Hannah Frances: Nested in Tangles [Fire Talk]
Fans of folk music looking for a deep emotional dive must check Hannah Frances’s sixth album, Nested in Tangles. It weaves intricate acoustic guitar work with brass and string arrangements that build from gentle whispers to intense, almost apocalyptic wails. Featuring Daniel Rossen from Grizzly Bear on two tracks, this follow-up to The Keeper of the Shepherd offers a rich, textured listening experience that captures the spirit of winter and emotional resilience.
Black Eyes: Hostile Design [Dischord]
Reemerging after two decades, the Washington, D.C.-based art-punk band Black Eyes delivers Hostile Design, a six-track EP where anarchic energy thrives. Their unique setup with two drummers creates a chaotic yet mesmerizing soundscape, supported by Daniel Martin-McCormick’s raw vocals filled with provocative lyrics. The band’s defiant, politically charged attitude and intense saxophone interludes prove they haven’t skipped a beat. Is this punk’s underground heartbeat or a niche relic? We want to hear your take.
Mobb Deep: Infinite [Mass Appeal]
In a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate Prodigy, Havoc guides the posthumous Mobb Deep project Infinite, constructed using unreleased Prodigy vocals and fresh verses from Havoc. Featuring work by longtime collaborator The Alchemist, the album preserves the chemistry that fans adored in The Infamous. This release raises questions about legacy and the ethics of creating music after a member’s passing—what do you think?
Jay Som: Belong [Polyvinyl]
Melina Duterte’s project Jay Som shifts from dreamy shoegaze indie pop to an indie rock sound with a pop-punk flair on Belong, her first album in six years. The record features heavyweights like Hayley Williams and Jim Adkins, blending emotional lyrics with infectious hooks perfect for tough days. This evolution of sound might surprise longtime fans and invites reflection on genre boundaries.
Blawan: SickElixir [XL]
Techno producer Blawan, originally a metal drummer, presents SickElixir, his debut album on XL Recordings, packed with dynamic and sometimes unsettling compositions. From squiggly melodies to punishing beats and vocoder effects that haunt your dreams, the album channels intense emotions including anger and sadness, reflecting Blawan’s personal struggles through music. His openness about using music as therapy might resonate with listeners on deeper levels.
TiaCorine: Corinian [Interscope]
TiaCorine fearlessly breaches genre expectations with Corinian, a rap album packed with surprises. Collaborations with Flo Milli, Saweetie, and Wiz Khalifa are just the start, as she blends nostalgic hip-hop sounds with contemporary vibes and even postpunk influences. Her refusal to be boxed in raises a vital question: should artists be free to change styles without alienating fans?
Emily A. Sprague: Cloud Time [Rvng Intl.]
Inspired by a long-anticipated trip to Japan, Emily A. Sprague crafted Cloud Time as an ambient sonic diary capturing fleeting, bittersweet moments of travel and self-discovery. With drifting synths and textured soundscapes, this record embraces the complex emotions we experience over days, events, or lifetimes, making it perfect for reflective listening.
Amber Mark: Pretty Idea [PMR/Interscope]
Amber Mark’s third album Pretty Idea is a lush pop-R&B outing where she creatively navigates romantic trials with a delicate yet confident touch. Collaborating with renowned producers and featuring Anderson .Paak, Mark builds on the success of Three Dimensions Deep, combining celestial vocals with insightful songwriting that balances vulnerability and strength.
Madi Diaz: Fatal Optimist [Anti-]
Madi Diaz delivers Fatal Optimist, an introspective album forged in solitude that strips songwriting to its emotional core. Unlike previous group recordings, this deeply personal work embraces themes of romantic loss and self-reinvention, with Diaz openly sharing her choice to stay present in heavy emotional spaces rather than escaping them.
Bruiser and Bicycle: Deep Country [self-released]
Moving from lo-fi folk roots to intricate prog-pop, Bruiser and Bicycle’s third album Deep Country is a sprawling, 75-minute live-recorded journey rich with jangle pop and vintage progressive folk sounds. Tracks like "Waterfight" with Animal Collective-like harmonies and the jazz-infused "Sinister Sleep Shuffle" invite listeners to unwind and immerse themselves fully—could this be the ultimate soundtrack for contemporary chill?
Feeo: Goodness [AD 93]
London’s experimental scene maestro Feeo makes her full-length debut with Goodness, delivering ambient, drone-infused electronic music that feels both ancient and futuristic. Her ethereal vocals contrast strikingly with complex synth textures, continuing her collaborations with artists like Loraine James and showing her distinctive voice in electronic music’s evolving landscape.
This rich lineup shows how diverse and exciting the music world continues to be—yet it also opens up debate: which of these artists is truly pushing boundaries, and which are comfortable staying within familiar styles? We’d love to know your thoughts—agree, disagree, or have an artist to add? Join the conversation below!
