If you’ve seen Troye Sivan live, then you know that he has that “it” factor that so many aspiring songwriters and performers hope they’ll find in themselves. That said, Strokes fans should get a new record from the indie legends this year, and hopefully the wait will be worth it.– P.C. The Strokes last released a new album in 2013, and leader Julian Casablancas seems happiest when he’s making music as The Voidz. This record is absolutely not to be missed, I don’t give a f*ck if you don’t normally listen to country.- C.W. If that album title didn’t let you know Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, and Martie Maguire are about to burn it all down, then maybe last year’s selfie with producer savant Jack Antonoff will. While they’re 2006 record Taking The Long Way Home wasn’t exactly a flop (it’s sold around 2.5 million copies), the fourteen-year gap between that release and this year’s Gaslighter has left room for the story of these women to have a different ending than anyone would’ve predicted back in the early aughts. Oh, aside from appearing alongside internationally acclaimed stars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift. After an outspoken political comment - one that’s aged beautifully, by the way - all but tanked their career as country artists vying in a deeply Conservative genre, this wildly talented trio has been resting on their laurels. Reunion albums come and reunion albums go, but the Dixie Chicks are forever.
Whether the acoustic All Mirrors will feature new songs or just rearrangements is yet to be seen, but for anyone that was a big fan of Olsen’s early work, it’s hard not to be excited by this return to her roots.– P.C.Ī post shared by 1nataliemaines on at 9:08pm PDT But with the release of that record, it was revealed that a stripped-down version of the album was also set to be unveiled. Yeah, Angel Olsen just released her excellent All Mirrors a few months back, so ordinarily it would be strange to expect a new album so soon. He has a distribution deal for his No Love Entertainment through Warner Records, so he completely controls his own release schedule - meaning he could very well make his debut this year to capitalize on the success of his viral single, “Shotta Flow.”– Aaron Williams 60.
NLE Choppa - Top Shotta (January) Getty Image / Uproxx StudiosĬhoppa made his official debut since becoming one of hip-hop’s hottest rising stars just before the new year began with his Cottonwood EP, but the 17-year-old Memphis rapper is already planning something bigger in 2020. Press play and check out the tracklist – which has features from Skyzoo, Joell Ortiz, and Ghost Omari Hardwick – below.61. Why not? Stalley did what he does very well on this joint, and gives you a small glimpse into what’s under this blacklight.” We all have ‘Humble Wins.’ There’s nothing wrong with winning quietly, but there’s also nothing wrong with bringing a little awareness to your victories, whether big or small,” Brown says. “Definitely one of my favorite joints on the album. To coincide with the announcement, Apollo Brown and Stalley have also shared the project’s first single, “Humble Wins.” Most recently dropping projects with Joell Ortiz, Locksmith, Che Noir, and Raheem DeVaughn, the Detroit native is at it again, teaming up with Ohio’s very own Stalley on a new album called Blacklight, dropping November 19th via Mello Music Group. When it comes to collaborative albums, Apollo Brown is easily one of my favorite producers to provide a soundscape for an individual artist.