🎧 13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tame Impala, Sudan Archives, and More

With so much incredible music released every week, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. Yet every now and then, a crop of albums emerges that demands attention—not for hype alone, but because they push sound, story, and emotion forward. This week’s standout releases span continents and styles, from lush psychedelia to fierce hip-hop, ethereal folk, and modern hardcore. Here’s a breakdown of the 13 essential albums to queue up right now.

1. Tame Impala – Deadbeat [Columbia]

Kevin Parker returns with Deadbeat, a record that finds the Tame Impala visionary battling creative burnout only to rediscover joy in experimentation. Inspired by the Western Australian rave scene, Parker fuses shimmering synth-pop, space funk, and introspective psychedelia into a sprawling journey of self-reinvention. Standouts like “Loser” and “Dracula” pulse with both melancholy and euphoria, while “My Old Ways” feels like a bridge between his past and future. Deadbeat is Tame Impala at its most emotionally grounded and sonically free.

2. Sudan Archives – The BPM [Stones Throw]

With The BPM, Sudan Archives redefines the boundaries of electronic R&B. Embracing her alter ego “Gadget Girl,” she blends experimental strings, cybernetic beats, and glitchy production with fearless energy. Tracks like “My Type” and “Ms. Pac Man” show her mastery of sonic layering—industrial textures meet silky vocals, all anchored by a sense of futuristic funk. It’s confident, unpredictable, and deeply human—a new chapter for one of modern music’s most inventive visionaries.

3. They Are Gutting a Body of Water – Lotto [Julia’s War/Smoking Room/ATO]

Philadelphia’s shoegaze veterans deliver their most cohesive and atmospheric record yet. Lotto swirls in feedback, shimmering guitars, and dreamlike distortion, with Doug Dulgarian’s vocals buried deep in a haze of nostalgia and noise. Songs like “The Chase” and “RL Stine” capture the feeling of drifting between memory and motion. It’s shoegaze with teeth—textured, emotional, and unpredictable.

4. Silvana Estrada – Vendrán Suaves Lluvias [Glassnote]

Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada returns with a lush, self-produced album that radiates spiritual warmth. Named after Sara Teasdale’s 1918 poem “There Will Come Soft Rains,” the record evokes peace after chaos. Her voice—rich, trembling, and timeless—carries songs like “Dime” with a sincerity that transcends language. Vendrán Suaves Lluvias feels like a prayer for renewal, a reminder that even after destruction, tenderness endures.

5. Monaleo – Who Did the Body [Columbia]

Houston’s Monaleo reasserts her dominance with Who Did the Body, a bold, confident project full of swagger and sharp humor. From the high-energy bounce of “Putting Ya Dine” to “Freak Show,” a cheeky collaboration with Lizzo, Monaleo balances self-assured braggadocio with genuine introspection. Guest verses from Houston legends Bun B, Paul Wall, and Lil’ Keke lend regional pride and authenticity. This is Monaleo reloaded—focused, fiery, and unstoppable.

6. Bar Italia – Some Like It Hot [Matador]

The London trio’s third album is a smudged mirror of post-punk cool—casual, charmingly disjointed, and effortlessly stylish. Some Like It Hot brings together lounge jazz, folk inflections, and jagged guitars into an art-rock haze. “Fundraiser” leads the way with dueling vocals and sardonic wit, while deeper cuts glow with smoky melancholy. Bar Italia sound like a band that could care less—and that’s exactly what makes them magnetic.

7. Ty Dolla $ign – Tycoon [Atlantic]

Ty Dolla $ign flexes his full creative range on Tycoon, an album that’s equal parts R&B sensuality and entrepreneurial confidence. After exploring emotional depth in his recent documentary Still Free TC, Ty unites collaborations and introspective songwriting into a mature, self-assured project. His velvety vocals glide across lush instrumentals, proving that behind the star power is an artist with true staying power.

8. Militarie Gun – God Save the Gun [Loma Vista]

The Los Angeles rockers continue to blur the line between punk ferocity and alt-rock melody. On God Save the Gun, frontman Ian Shelton channels restless energy into anthems like “B A D I D E A” and “God Owes Me Money,” balancing chaos with catharsis. It’s a record for fans who crave the raw power of hardcore but want something singable, too. Militarie Gun prove that emotional honesty and volume go hand in hand.

9. Destiny Bond – The Love [Convulse]

Short but powerful, The Love captures Denver hardcore outfit Destiny Bond at their most passionate. Frontwoman Cloe Madonna calls it a record about “the enduring spirit” of the band, and that emotion pours through every riff. With tight rhythms and sharp-edged optimism, this is punk for anyone who’s ever found beauty in resilience.

10. Elias Rønnenfelt – Speak Daggers [Escho]

The former Iceage frontman continues his unpredictable solo path with Speak Daggers, a shapeshifting collection that blends macabre folk, art-rap, and trip-hop atmospheres. Featuring collaborators like Erika de Casier and the Congos, the album feels like a surreal odyssey through the darker corners of modern pop. Rønnenfelt remains as enigmatic as ever—his voice haunting, his sound constantly evolving.

11. Cusp – What I Want Doesn’t Want Me Back [Exploding in Sound]

Recorded almost entirely live at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, Cusp’s sophomore record captures the crackling tension of a band finding its voice. Singer-guitarist Jen Bender describes it as “a totally new energy,” and you can hear that spontaneity in every chord. Gritty yet vulnerable, the album’s indie-rock textures evoke both early 2000s DIY spirit and a modern sense of catharsis.

12. Jane Inc. – A Rupture a Canyon a Birth [Telephone Explosion]

Carlyn Bezic, known for her work with U.S. Girls, channels a rush of emotional and sonic color into her new project. A Rupture a Canyon a Birth pulses with dance-floor adrenaline and introspective melancholy. Bright synthesizers, shimmering house rhythms, and airy vocals collide to create a sound that feels both nostalgic and futuristic—a soundtrack for personal rebirth.

13. Suzie True – How I Learned to Love What’s Gone [Get Better]

Closing the list with a bang, Suzie True blend pop-punk joy with alt-rock sincerity. Produced by Chris Farren, the Los Angeles trio explores heartbreak, self-acceptance, and growth with an infectious mix of grit and glitter. “How I Learned to Love What’s Gone” captures the bittersweet essence of growing up and letting go—wrapped in hooks that’ll stick in your head for days.

Final Thoughts

Across these thirteen records lies the full spectrum of 2025’s musical landscape: reinvention, defiance, heartbreak, and liberation. Whether it’s the sun-soaked psychedelia of Tame Impala, the high-tech elegance of Sudan Archives, or the raw emotional fire of Suzie True, each artist on this list has something to say—and the courage to say it in their own voice.

So plug in, press play, and let these albums remind you why music still feels like the most electric art form on earth.

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