11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Fontaines D.C., the Avalanches, and More
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Key Points:
- Pitchfork highlights notable new music releases this week, featuring albums from artists such as Fontaines D.C., the Avalanches, @, and more, with recommendations available via their New Music Friday newsletter.
- Fontaines D.C.'s "Dopamine Chamber" continues their shift toward arena-ready anthems, blending synth-pop and psychedelic elements, including a collaboration with Rosalía.
- The Avalanches' "No Bad Memories" is a 31-track project inspired by nostalgic jingles and obsolete technology, featuring collaborations with both veteran and experimental artists.
- New albums from diverse artists include @’s folk-pop influenced "Autosmile," Rachel Chinouriri’s blend of Y2K pop and UK indie in "I Think I Spoke Too Soon," and Sophia Stel’s cinematic dance-pop debut "The Greatest Album of All Time."
- Other notable releases include Jacques Greene’s bass-heavy "JG," They Are Gutting a Body of Water’s mixtape-style "Kool Faith / Loosies II," and Heavens to Betsy’s long-awaited feminist punk compilation "Baby’s Gone."
