As we're about to head into June, full summer territory, it's probably time we all picked up some fresh, new summer albums and updated our iTunes. Here are some of the records that you can look forward to over the next seven days...




JAMIE XX - IN COLOUR
Every single track that I've heard from this album so far has impressed me, and I have no doubt that the rest of the album will follow suit. To be honest, the album has been streaming online in full since the 26th but I didn't want to ruin that first listen experience on the actual release date (the 1st of June). This is the perfect album to have just in time for summer!








SLAVES - ARE YOU SATISFIED?
I feel like this album should already be out. This band is really making moves right now. Their music is both enjoyable and thought provoking and just overall a great time. This is definitely an album that I'm going to have to see live! These punks from Kent are giving me all of the right energy with their latest singles, so I look forward to listening to the full product out on the 1st of June.






FLORENCE + THE MACHINE - HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
It feels like I have been waiting for this album since birth. Everything that Florence puts out just seems to touch me. Each single I've heard from this upcoming record has been different but equally as captivating and invigorating - I just need this album in my life, the wait has been too long! Start your month off on the right note on the 1st of June.



 

MAJOR LAZER - PEACE IS THE MISSION
Here's another record that will rack up the plays during summer. Major Lazer will have us all covered for tunes to party to over the next few months and if this record is anywhere near as good as his last, it'll be an essential to get your hands on and to be honest, you're probably going to want to see this live. If you don't already know, get to know on the 1st of June.







GIRLPOOL - BEFORE THE WORLD WAS BIG
This band has really been picking up steam this year and what a great time to because now they're putting out their debut album.  I really like their acoustic, harmonic sound - I'm really expecting this album to sound like a film soundtrack. Definitely one for those long summer commutes. Even though it's been done before, they have a really refreshing sound. Check out their debut on the 1st of June.







FOUR YEAR STRONG - FOUR YEAR STRONG
Hooray for pop punk!! I've liked Four Year Strong's material for quite a while but I've never actually gotten round to listening to an entire album of theirs in full so it will be a first for me on the 2nd of June. Pure Noise Records always manage to put out gold so I just hope that this time round will be no different.







SOAK - BEFORE WE FORGOT HOW TO DREAM
Here is another new name that I can't seem to escape from. I recently listened to a cover that SOAK did of St. Vincent's "Digital Witness". Now as much as I respect and appreciate St. Vincent, I really don't like that song all too much so I obviously wasn't really feeling this cover. But I'm leaving it to this debut record out on the 2nd of June  to skew my views on SOAK. 

So we've hit the final week of November and it seems that girls reign supreme this week. I'm sure there are a few men releasing albums this week but these are the few that I particularly have my eye on...



SEPTEMBER GIRLS - VENEER EP
After seeing them support PINS last year, I haven't heard too much from September Girls since so to find out that they're releasing a new EP makes me feel like I should actually start getting back into them again. I expect this to be a great listen. Have a listen later today (the 24th of November).






BEYONCÉ - BEYONCÉ: PLATINUM EDITION
The album that already managed to cause a gigantic amount of commotion this year. Beyoncé's spontaneous, secret and flawlessly revealed fifth record made huge waves in the music world upon it's release and now it's back with 10 live performances, a 2015 calendar, 4 new remixes and two new songs here. Grab a hold of the improved record later today.






RICK ROSS - HOOD BILLIONAIRE
A big force in the Rap/R&B world right now and Rick Ross is back with his seventh album in eight years! That's pretty darn good if you ask me. In my opinion his music is pretty hit and miss but I wouldn't be surprised if there were a few jams on this new record. Shout out to all the pear later today.





PARAMORE - PARAMORE: DELUXE EDITION
And lastly another new and improved re-release. Paramore's fourth studio album is back again but now with 8 live tracks, 2 bonus tracks, 1 studio demo, and a new version of "Hate To See Your Heart Break" featuring Joy Williams. Another record for you to grab today to start the week off well.

So we're coming to the end of November and still the hits are coming at us left, right and centre. We have quite a few big ones out in the next 7 days so keep your eyes peeled because it won't just be these next few available...

 

THE WILDE - YOUNG LIBERTINE EP
After hearing their song "Until Next Time, It's A One Time Thing" I said that I would have to listen to some more of their material because to me they just sounded like another Don Broco. I feel like if Broco sang this song it would pretty much the same. Hopefully this EP will help me separate the two bands a bit. Hitting shelves on the 17th of November.






SAVAGES & BO NINGEN - WORDS TO THE BLIND
Well first of all - I love Savages. Second of all - they've been doing this project with Bo Ningen for a couple of years now and it's always intrigued me. I'm glad that they're bringing out an album for it and not just keeping it live because now my curiousity can be satisfied. Album out on the 17th of November.





VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 OST
Well the film that EVERYONE has been waiting for is finally within reach and now so is the soundtrack. Produced and put together by none other than Lorde herself - this soundtrack has been creating a huge buzz. With an array of absolutely brilliant feature artists... goodness I might even be looking forward to this just as much as the film! Have a listen on the 17th of November.






ONE DIRECTION - FOUR
To be honest, I questioned even writing about this one but I thought that I'd at least give it a chance. The boys have improved I suppose since their inception so some who may not have liked them initially may now be interested. I doubt I'll be able to escape their singles on the radio anyway so for those who would like to give it a gander, the album also comes out on the 17th of November.






NICKELBACK - NO FIXED ADDRESS 
Another controversial band. I honestly really used to like Nickelback in the "How You Remind Me" days so I'm not sure why 80% of the population seems to hate them currently. Either way, I haven't really listened to them since those days so I might have missed all of their big blunders. This will be my chance to catch up on the 18th of November.






DAVID GUETTA - LISTEN
Okay so albums this week has taken an interesting turn but since Calvin Harris dropped his album a couple of weeks ago this must be David Guetta's rebuttal. I really like "Lovers On The Sun (feat. Sam Martin)", it's such a belter. Hopefully the rest of the feature artists on this record can help Guetta out a little bit. Album drops on the 21st of November.

So we've pretty much reached the mid point of November and people are starting to think about Christmas presents and all sorts. Lucky that we have so much new music being released this month, it'd be impossible not to find a present for someone amongst all the releases!




HOOKWORMS - THE HUM
Their debut record Pearl Mystic was really interesting. I remember listening to it last year and thinking that they sounded like nothing else I'd really heard before. This is how I felt with Alt-J's debut but their sophomore couldn't match up. Now let's see if Hookworms are up to task on the 10th of November.






FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS
FINALLY! The album is finally here and I can stop writing and blabbering on about it for a while. One last time though - I don't think that this is Foo's best album but I love the idea behind the writing. Always thinking of unique and inspiring ways to produce music! Get your hands on it on the 10th of November and check out the TV docu-series too.







CHERYL - ONLY HUMAN
Well Cheryl is officially back then. I didn't think she'd actually put out anymore music after her big hit "Call My Name" but here we are. I didn't really like the first single from this album - "Crazy Stupid Love" but I think that I can still be swayed. This hits the shelves on the 10th of November.

 




JON HOPKINS - ASLEEP VERSIONS
To be honest, I don't think that I've heard any of Jon Hopkins solo material before but I see his name around A LOT. I can't believe that it's taken me this long to get round to it but it might finally be time for me to check him out. Albums hits shelves on the 10th of November.







TEMPLES - SUN RESTRUCTURED
Well Temples are releasing this album of remixes from their debut record Sun Structures. If it's anywhere near as good as Django Django's version of theirs, this might be a good shout. Their debut wasn't half bad so it'd be interesting to hear it remixed. Have a listen on the 10th of November.







PARQUET COURTS - CONTENT NAUSEA
The Brooklyn rockers are back after their critically acclaimed Tally All The Things That You Broke EP last year. Again they've released it under the pseudonym "Parkay Quarts" and again it's sounding good. I like "Uncast Shadow Of A Southern Myth" taken from it, will definitely give it a gander on the 11th of November.






CULT OF YOUTH - FINAL DAYS
I actually found out about this band on soundcloud because of free downloads of their songs "Man And Man's Ruin" and "Lace Up Your Boots". I really liked "Man And Man's Ruin", listened to it for a while and then pretty much forgot all about them. Would be nice to revisit them as a band with this new album out on the 11th of November.

Even though we're already a few days into the week/month, here are some the records from this week that you can get your hands, released and upcoming...




FUSE ODG - T.I.N.A.
After seeing him take over The Library, Birmingham last week I've actually been a lot more interested in hearing some of Fuse's not so mainstream songs. I'm excited to see what his music sounds like as an album instead of a party song here and there on the radio! Album came out on the 3rd of November.






DELS - PETALS HAVE FALLEN 
The is purely on recommendation from Kwes. A few days ago I was scrolling through Facebook and came across him promoting this new release. If it's anything like Kwes' material then it should be something to look forward to. It was also released on the 3rd of November.







SUPERFOOD - DON'T SAY THAT
Well it's no secret that I like Superfood and now finally I have a debut album to rave about. It's been a bit hard to get a hold of their singles to date and so now there's no excuse. This should be a pretty damn good listen! Very cool band, giving us more music on the 3rd of November.






PVRIS - WHITE NOISE
Probably the album I was looking forward to most this week. It was being streamed prior to it's release here but now it's out both digitally and in hard copy. I had a listen when it was streaming and I already love the songs "Holy" and "Eyelids". This'll be one that I play for a long while even after the 4th of November.



 


 

CALVIN HARRIS - MOTION
I really liked his previous album 18 Months - there were some interesting tunes on there and as well as having chart toppers, it also had a few more mellow listens. I'm excited to hear what this one will sound like. I've only heard the single "Blame" from it but it's a good'un. Grab it now as it came out on the 4th of November.

Finally coming to the end of what has been an absolutely huge month for music and here are a few of the albums that you have lined up for you in these last 7 days...




MALLORY KNOX - ASYMMETRY
Feels like aaaaaages since Mallory Knox put out an album after their awesome debut - Signals. But the time is finally here! I hope that this album is equally as huge. Judging by the single "Shout At The Moon" they released earlier this year, it definitely has the potential to be. Find out for yourself on the 27th of October.






TAYLOR SWIFT - 1989
I was debating even writing about this one because of how much I dislike Taylor Swift BUT as much as it physically pains me to admit - some of her songs are really catchy. I probably won't listen to her album on the 27th of October but I doubt I'll be able to get away from it in the mainstream so might as well embrace it in advance.





WAYWARD DAUGHTER - CARRY ME EP
Since their debut EP "How Long Will You Wander?" it's been track after track after beautiful cover and finally we have another EP to celebrate with! The title track that they released this month here was huge, and I'm expecting even bigger things from the EP itself. Pre-order it now or grab it on the 1st of November.

If you haven't already realised, artists and bands seem to like to release their records on Mondays. I'm not entirely sure why Monday seems to be the only acceptable day but either way, I'll give you the jump on things so you're prepared for tomorrow...



THESE NEW PURITANS - EXPANDED
When I saw that they were releasing a new album I was a little surprised because I remember listening to their latest album Field Of Reeds just last year. Then I found out that it is actually a live album recorded at The Barbican. Nonetheless, it should be a good listen and an easy listen at that. Get your hands on that on the 20th of October.






BEN HOWARD - I FORGOT WHERE WE WERE
To say I've missed this man's music would be an understatement. Ben Howard is a magical musician. I'm actually super excited to hear this record too. His more recent songs have been sounding a little more on the ambient side of folk (quite like Junip) than I remember, but I know that he won't disappoint. Another one for you to pick up on the 20th of October.





 

SLIPKNOT - .5: THE GRAY CHAPTER
Probably a slightly less easy listen than These New Puritans for most but definitely the album I'm looking forward to the most this week. Every single that I've heard from this so far has been awesome. I'm so glad that I got back into Slipknot before they put out this corker. In honour of their bassist who passed in 2010, I think they've definitely done him proud. Have a listen on the 21st of October.

Another week, another set of new music to listen to. Here's what you might have missed last week, and here's what you can expect to get your hands on over the next few days...




JESSIE J - SWEET TALKER
It feels like it's been a while since I heard anything from Jessie J really. I know it actually hasn't as she's had a few cool collaborations here and there but I haven't heard any hit singles from her single her debut album Who You Are. She's pretty different from how she was then so I'm interested to see how this affects the album. Out today - the 13th of October.





KELE OKEREKE - TRICK
Mr. Bloc Party himself stepping out with some solo sounds for the winter months. I think that the thing that I like most about Kele's solo material is that it doesn't fall into the pitfall that lead vocalists often come across where their solo material just sounds like another album by the band that they're in. Judging by his recent single "Doubt" he's managed to avoid this pretty well. Also dropping today - The 13th of October.






JESSIE WARE - TOUGH LOVE
Well it must be the week of the Jessie's really - Jessie J and Jessie Ware releasing an album on the same day (the 13th of October)! I know that the two will most likely contrast majorly and to be honest I can't actually predict which I'll enjoy more right now - I didn't really dig Jessie Ware's first record but her new material sounded good and I liked Jessie J's first album but her recent stuff is a bit vanilla. Both records will be interesting listens to say the least.





JULIAN CASABLANCAS + THE VOIDZ - TYRANNY
Another lead singer branching off on a side project when in all truthfulness all I want is new Strokes music! I'm not very excited for this album if I'm honest. The latest single "Where No Eagles Fly" was fine but it didn't do much for me and I've maybe listened to it only once or twice since then. However, today might be the day that I eat my words.

September is always a tough month to follow on from for album releases as you can see here, but it seems that October has definitely started off with a bang...

 
 
CARIBOU - OUR LOVE
I am SO excited to get my hands on this album. Ever since hearing the singles "Can't Do Without You" and "Our Love", I've just been waiting for the chance to hear it as a whole and it actually comes out today (the 6th of October)!! The vibes that I'm getting from it, I honestly think that this album could be better than Swim.






JOHNNY MARR - PLAYLAND
It's always nice when a rock legend graces us with a new album, and so soon after his debut The Messenger. I really liked the debut record and being Johnny Marr I find it highly unlikely that he'll disappoint with this follow up. Get your hands on it on the 6th of October.







ICEAGE - PLOWING INTO THE FIELD OF LOVE
There seem to be a lot of sophomore albums out today now that I think about it. Iceage's debut - You're Nothing was a pretty great piece of post punk music. Although I knew it'd I suppose "been done before", it felt quite fresh and new to me. Interested to see what this new album sounds like today.






WEEZER - EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END
Weezer are back with what looks like it's going to be an awesome new record. I've been anticipating this album for quite a while now so I'm just ready to finally listen to it. I haven't listened to any singles from it yet so when I eventually get my hands on it today everything will be a surprise - most likely a pleasant one.







FLYING LOTUS - YOU'RE DEAD!
The name Flying Lotus has been floating around the interwebs for quite sometime now and it wasn't until a recent post from Janelle Monae about "Never Catch Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar)", that I was able to put a sound to the name. Safe to say, I'm impressed. This will be a good listen on the 6th of October.






TINASHE - AQUARIUS
Prepare to hear at least two of these songs played in every club night you go to. Tinashe's recent hit "2 On (feat. Schoolboy Q)" was huge! As well as hearing it played at clubs, on the radio, etc... I did my fair share of listening to it too. I reckon that there will be a few more catchy songs on this new album with features from Dev Hynes and A$AP Rocky, I look forward to hearing it on the 7th of October.

Well, there weren't too many new records on offer last week, but as promised, this week has a lot to bring to the table.. 

 

SKATERS - MANHATTAN
I'm not actually sure how I even heard about this band but something made me take note of their name and now, as if they read my mind, they're releasing a new album. Not heard much "Plasma Punk" before so I'm looking forward to checking it out in the form of Manhattan later today.



WILD BEASTS - PRESENT TENSE
I've been excited about this record ever since hearing "Wanderlust" from it. That song is easily one of the best songs I've heard all year and I figure it'll stay that way. If the album continues along this thread, it may find its' way to my 'top 7 albums of the year' list in December. But until then, I'll have a listen to it today and see how I feel.


 


BECK - MORNING PHASE
I've known that this one was coming for a little while longer. Although Beck's been around for a while he's still putting out a fair few tunes here and there and he now has enough to make a record. I'm 95% sure that this will be a good listen. I suppose I'll find out on the 25th of February.







THE FRAY - HELIOS
I feel like it's a little bad that I haven't really listened to much from these guys since their self-titled album in 2009. However, they've always bee a solid band. I'll definitely have to make an effort and listen to this new album on the 25th of February.

There aren't many new records coming out this week at all but there were a few good ones last week (here) and there is set to be quite a few good'uns next week. Either way, it's quality not quantity at the end of the day. Here's what you can get your hands on over the next few days...



WE ARE THE IN CROWD - WEIRD KIDS
I'm actually really excited to have a listen to this record. After listening to and ferociously overplaying their debut album Best Intentions it's been a long 3 years to wait for the follow up so I'm expecting good things when I listen to it on the 18th of February. Hopefully the wait until the next album won't feel like such a long one.


I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN - BELOVED
Of I Killed The Prom Queen's entire discography I only have their split record with Parkway Drive and I thought it was alright, maybe slightly underwhelming. Nonetheless, speaking as someone who has never actually heard a full record of theirs yet I can't really say how I feel about them yet. I'll just have to get my hands on the album on the 18th of February to finalise my opinion of them.