15 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Kevin Morby, Drake, Smerz, and More
Pitchfork • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pitchfork highlights notable new music releases this week, featuring albums from artists like Kevin Morby, Drake, Smerz, and Jeff Parker, with editor-curated selections available on various streaming platforms.
- Kevin Morby's eighth solo album, "Little Wide Open," reflects on themes of freedom, uncertainty, and fatherhood, featuring collaborations with Aaron Dessner, Justin Vernon, and others.
- Drake unexpectedly released a trilogy of albums—"Iceman," "Habibti," and "Maid of Honour"—totaling 43 songs that address personal and industry conflicts alongside topical issues.
- Jeff Parker’s "Happy Today," recorded live with his ETA quartet, showcases improvised music rooted in Chicago’s diverse scene, with the album also serving as a concert film.
- Other notable releases include Smerz’s introspective "Easy EP," Dua Saleh’s genre-blending "Of Earth & Wires," and Rostam’s culturally infused "American Stories," among several other diverse new projects.