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June 6, 2025

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Rough Trade
Pulp's first album in 24 years contemplates the difference between aging and maturity with their expected wit and surprising tenderness.

— Heather Phares

Lotus

Forever Living Originals / Little Simz
Rap
The acclaimed U.K. rapper's sixth album explores themes of transformation, growth, and self-empowerment.

— Paul Simpson

Never Enough

Roadrunner Records
Weighted by expectations, the Baltimore band rise to the occasion on their surprising and satisfying fourth LP.

— Timothy Monger

Ripped and Torn

Matador
A relentlessly noisy, driving, hooky, and unpredictable debut album submerged in lo-fi murk and perfectly damaged.

— Marcy Donelson

Salt

Don Giovanni
A compilation album serves as a curated overview for this invisibly influential '80s pre-grunge band from Boston.

— Fred Thomas

Marca Passo

Far Out Recordings
The storied Brazilian trio celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album with a new drummer to carry on the samba doido tradition.

— Thom Jurek

Happy Birthday

Night Shift
Brief album of '90s-style lo-fi indie rock distinguished by the hooky melodies, relatable lyrics, and heartfelt singing, not to mention the excellent shoestring production.

— Tim Sendra

Aseurai

Carpark Records
Airy well wishes and cushiony daydreams lead the sophisticated, jazz-tinged dream pop of this Auckland band’s full-length debut.

— Marcy Donelson

Crashbox

Alma / Alma Records
The Canadian band's seventh album of hooky yet sophisticated, Steely Dan-inspired jazz-pop.

— Matt Collar

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