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Nearly five years after the release of their self-titled EP, the indie-rock supergroup boygenius’ debut album “the record” was released on Friday, March 31, to overwhelmingly positive reviews from websites such as Metacritic, NME, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork.
The very first beat of Ethan Torchio’s drums on the first track “OWN MY MIND” of Måneskin’s new album “RUSH!” captivates listeners with its seductively dark punk rock tempo, lyrics and sound, making it nearly impossible to not fully feel each and every beat on the highly anticipated third studio album.
“Her Loss,” the highly anticipated collaboration album from Drake and 21 Savage, is finally here, having touched down on all major streaming platforms on Friday, Nov. 4. The project spans one hour and includes 16 songs in total.
Two years of waiting are over: 5 Seconds of Summer’s (5SOS) fifth studio album, “5SOS5,” was released Friday, Sept. 23.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, dropped his recent album “Un Verano Sin Ti” on Friday, May 6.
On Friday, May 6, Jack Harlow released his much-anticipated sophomore studio album, “Come Home the Kids Miss You.”
California-based band Bad Suns released their fourth album, “Apocalypse Whenever,” on Jan. 28. Their last full-length release came out three years ago, so fans have been craving something new. The band did not disappoint as they returned to a new wave-inspired sound that was missing from their previous release.
After almost four years with no new music, renowned Japanese American singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki, better known by the moniker “Mitski” to audiences, released her sixth studio album. “Laurel Hell” approached the artist’s individualized path of making music through indie-pop and rock-influenced synths and chillingly inquisitive songwriting.
Over four and a half years after the release of the record shattering “÷” album, Ed Sheeran officially came out of hibernation on Oct. 29, 2021, releasing the fourth installment of his math symbol-themed series of records: “=.”
After six years since the release of her third album, “25,” Adele has made a triumphant return to music with her new album, “30.”
ABBA released its ninth album, “Voyage,” on Friday, Nov. 5, fulfilling a much-anticipated reunion.
Lana Del goddamn Rey is a beacon of hope for sleek, sensitive and sexy femme fatales everywhere, and her new album “Blue Banisters” doesn’t hold back.
In 2018, the world was introduced to 17-year-old Australian-born hip-hop/rap rising star, The Kid Laroi. Since his fresh start in the world of music, Laroi has released three studio albums and has had a handful of EPs released along with collaborative projects.
On Friday, July 23, Kanye West, also known as Ye, hosted a listening party teasing his 10th studio album, “Donda.”
After what now seems like years of teasing snippets and building hype, Lil Nas X finally released his debut album “MONTERO” on Friday, Sept. 17.
On March 19, Justin Bieber gave us what we all needed during this pandemic: another hit album. “Justice,” being Bieber's sixth studio album in his 12 years of fame, has once again left listeners in shock. Focusing on his faith and the love of his life, Hailey Baldwin, Bieber gives us yet another look into his life as a married man. This album will be Bieber's eighth overall album to be number one on the Billboard 200 Chart, making him the youngest solo artist to achieve this milestone.
Almost 30 years since The Offspring dominated the grunge scene with their album “Smash,” the band has released yet another album. Their tenth studio album, “Let The Bad Times Roll,” was released on Friday, April 16. This was a long-awaited release, as it has been nine years since their last album that was released in 2012. Plus, this is their first release with their new label, Concord Records.
Six months after debuting her first Christmas album, Carrie Underwood debuted her first gospel album, titled “My Savior,” on March 26. The album marks her eighth studio album and ninth album in her career.
On Friday, Feb. 12, MOD SUN released his latest record, “Internet Killed The Rockstar.” It’s his fourth studio album and his second project in 2021, as he co-wrote and co-directed Machine Gun Kelly’s “Downfalls High” movie which was released in January.
