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 Sum 41's farewell album, Heaven :X: Hell, where they deliver a fusion of punk rock energy, anthemic hooks and nostalgia. Beyoncé takes us on a wild ride with Cowboy Carter, an audacious exploration of country-infused pop and bold storytelling. Peel unveils their debut album,  Acid Star, a mesmerizing journey through psychedelic landscapes and dreamy textures. Kiasmos mesmerizes us with their new EP Flown, their first taste of new music in seven years, which blends ambient electronica with minimalist techno. Lastly, Yot Club unveils his sophomore endeavour, Rufus, an album that transcends the confines of bedroom pop with its bold hooks, intimately crafted songwriting, and eclectic sonic exploration.

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.

SUM 41 – HEAVEN :X: HELL

Genre: Pop Punk / Rock
Label: Rise

BEYONCÉ – COWBOY CARTER

Genre: Country Pop
Label: Columbia

PEEL – ACID STAR

Genre: Electronic Rock
Label: Innovative Leisure

KIASMOS – FLOWN EP

Genre: Ambient / Electronic
Label: Erased Tapes

YOT CLUB – RUFUS

Genre: Bedroom Pop
Label: Amuseio AB