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 Vince Staples' eighth studio album (and last for Def Jam), Dark Times, where he delivers a compelling blend of conscious lyricism and innovative beats, capturing the essence of modern struggles and resilience. twenty one pilots return with Clancy, offering a dynamic collection of alternative anthems and narratives resonating with raw emotion and authenticity. Bring Me The Horizon excels on Post Human: Nex Gen, a sonic journey through metalcore, emo, and alt-rock landscapes, inviting listeners into a world of intense energy and futuristic themes. DIIV hypnotizes with Frog in Boiling Water, weaving dreamy melodies and lyricism into a surreal sonic adventure. Lastly, Winnipeg's Field Guide delivers with Rootin' For Ya, an album filled with heartfelt folk-pop melodies and earnest songwriting that leave a lasting impact. If you're in the Hamilton area on Saturday, May 25th, visit Collective Arts Brewing for Field Guide's album release show; details and ticket info can be found HERE.

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.

VINCE STAPLES – DARK TIMES

Genre: Hip-Hop
Label: Def Jam

TWENTY ONE PILOTS – CLANCY

Genre: Alt Rock/Pop/Hip-Hop
Label: Fueled By Ramen

BRING ME THE HORIZON – POST HUMAN: NEX GEN

Genre: Alt Metal
Label: Sony Music

DIIV – FROG IN BOILING WATER

Genre: Shoegaze
Label: Fantasy

FIELD GUIDE – ROOTIN’ FOR YA

Genre: Alt Indie
Label: Birthday Cake