New Music Alert: Must-Listen Albums from billy woods, Thom Yorke, PinkPantheress, and More

Navigating the ever-expanding world of new music can be overwhelming. This week brings a diverse array of releases that demand your attention, from established icons to rising stars. Let's dive into some of the most noteworthy albums hitting streaming services now.

billy woods delivers a powerful and collaborative effort with Golliwog. This marks his first album without a dedicated creative partner since 2019, yet it overflows with contributions from Elucid, The Alchemist, El-P, Preservation, DJ Haram, Kenny Segal, and Despot. Woods masterfully weaves a narrative around an "evil golliwog" he conceived as a child, exploring themes of displacement, trauma, and love through a series of compelling tracks.

In a surprising yet intriguing collaboration, Mark Pritchard (of Global Communication) and Thom Yorke (of Radiohead) join forces on Tall Tales. This album is sure to appeal to fans of both artists, blending Pritchard's electronic soundscapes with Yorke's signature vocals and experimental tendencies. Described as a blend of Radiohead and Boards of Canada, it is a record that begs to be experienced.

Gen Z pop sensation PinkPantheress releases Fancy That, delivering catchy tunes geared towards her massive TikTok audience. For listeners who enjoy K-Pop, this is the release to watch for.

MIKE & Tony Seltzer has unleashed Pinball II, a raw and authentic hip-hop experience.

Adding to the diverse mix is Mclusky with the world is still here and so are we,marking their first album in 21 years. Frontman Andy Falkous delivers scathing and witty lyrics over the band's signature sound.

Other releases that caught our eye include Erika de Casier's *Lifetime*, Kali Uchis's *Sincerely*, and *Cole Pulice Land's End Eternal*.

Indie Basement also notes releases from Peter Murphy(Bauhaus), Preoccupations, and More

The releases of this week are sorted by genre:

• Electronic/Out There: The Vernon Spring, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Duval Timothy, Joe Goddard
• Country/Folk/Americana: I'm With Her, Blake Shelton
• Pop: Erika de Casier, Kali Uchis, Maren Morris
• Jazz: Brandon Woody
• R&B/Soul: Brandon, SAILORR
• Rock/Alt/Indie: Little Feat, Ringdown, Arcade Fire, Preoccupations

With such a compelling and diverse selection of new albums, this week offers something for every music lover. Which album are you most excited to listen to? Let us know in the comments below!

• billy woods
• PinkPantheress
• Thom Yorke