8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Olivia Rodrigo, Kelsey Lu, and More
Pitchfork • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo releases her third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," featuring ’80s new wave and Britpop influences, including a notable duet with Robert Smith of the Cure.
- Kelsey Lu's "So Help Me God" is a raw, introspective album exploring grief and self-discovery, with contributions from Jack Antonoff, Sampha, and Kamasi Washington.
- Experimental rock band YHWH Nailgun drops "Magazine," a dense, jazz-infused 11-minute album showcasing complex forms and a unique collective sound.
- Baltimore quartet Horse Lords continue blending minimalist and maximalist styles in "Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!," merging improv rock with contemporary classical elements.
- New York rapper Wiki's "Ancient History" pays homage to his hometown with jazzy, introspective production and features collaborations with local artists like Your Old Droog and Salimata.