Best New Music This Week: Idles, Friko, Royel Otis, And More
Photo: Tom Ham
Every Friday, we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to.
This week kicks off with IDLES' formidable album, TANGK, where they uphold their trademark ferocity while unveiling a newfound vulnerability. Next up, FRIKO takes us on a reflective journey with Where We've Been, Where We Go From Here, exploring themes of growth and resilience through their eclectic soundscapes. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Royel Otis shares their introspective musings on life's complexities with Pratts & Pain. Omni emerges with Souvenir, a collection of artfully crafted post-punk gems. Lastly, Mother Mother invites us to delve into the emotional depths of Grief Chapter, their latest offering brimming with moving lyricism and dynamic instrumentation.
Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on, and listen to some new music you hopefully discover for the first time. See below for this week's recommendations.
IDLES – TANGK
Genre: Post-Punk
Label: Partisan
FRIKO – WHERE WE’VE BEEN, WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
Genre: Indie
Label: ATO
ROYEL OTIS – PRATTS & PAIN
Genre: Indie Pop
Label: Ourness
OMNI – SOUVENIR
Genre: Post-Punk
Label: Sub Pop
MOTHER MOTHER – GRIEF CHAPTER
Genre: Indie Rock
Label: Warner Music Canada
