With news of Coachella appearances and highlights from the NBA playoffs circulating the internet for the past week, it was starting to feel like a slow week for new music. That was until you looked below the surface to find a plethora of incredible releases from around the world. 2023 has already been an amazing year for albums from major names and every week this year keeps shaping up to be one of the most exciting years of releases in recent memory.
Glide has done the heavy lifting and compiled our 10 favorite releases of the week. Check out our picks below:
Killer Mike – “Don’t Let The Devil” (Feat. Thank You Good Sir & EL-P)
Michael
For his first official solo album in over a decade, Killer Mike is coming back harder than ever. Half of the famed Run The Jewels duo is set to release his partially self-titled LP, Michael, is set to release on June 16, and for the latest single, he brought along his RTJ partner. “Don’t Let The Devil” features a masterfully chopped vocal sample that provides a platform for Killer Mike’s charismatic intelligence and EL-P’s classic abrasive style.
Arlo Parks – “Blades”
My Soft Machine
For the latest look into her highly-anticipated sophomore release, Arlo Parks find solace in rhythms and grooves. “Blades” acts as the third single to Parks’s My Soft Machine which is due May 26 via Transgressive Records. “Blades” infuses Parks’ soft spoke melodies with infectious funk tempos for a track that blends these juxtaposing tones together perfectly.
Tinariwen – “Kek Algham”
Amatssou
Just before Tinariwen make their way back to the States on their first U.S. tour since 2019, the band is gearing up for a new album and the latest single only makes all this news more exciting. Amatssou is set to release on May 19 via Wedge and the latest single we have here today includes Tinariwen’s signature sound in a whole new light. “Kek Algham” features a tempo that will bring anyone to their feet with vocals that touch a certain part of your soul that brings a smile to your face.
Duane Betts – “Waiting On A Song”
Wild & Precious Life
The time has finally arrived for a Duane Betts solo album and it couldn’t have been coming at a better time. Wild & Precious Life is set to release on July 14 via Royal Potato Family and will feature appearances from the likes of Marcus King and Derek Trucks. “Waiting On A Song” is perfect for your next extended car ride as the country crooner fits just enough personality into this country-tinged track to bring these lyrics and chords to life.
Squid – “Undergrowth”
O Monolith
Along with a playable video game to promote this single, Squid is gearing up for a busy year that will bleed into 2024. The post-punk heroes announced their new album, O Monolith (out June 9 via Warp Records) earlier this year to a barrage of excitement. “Undergrowth” is our latest look into the LP and features more of the band’s unique take on post-punk while seemingly reinventing themselves to provide a prog-rock-style song with masterful instrumentation and psychedelic tendencies.
Durand Jones – “Sadie”
Wait Til I Get Over
Another unbelievably exciting debut is on the horizon and this time it is from the soulful Durand Jones. After a decade of fine-tuning his debut, Jones is set to release Wait Til I Get Over on May 5 via the good people at Dead Oceans. If you’re not already on the edge of your seat for Jones’ debut record, the single “Sadie” will put you in the right head space for the soulful crooning and expert storytelling. His signature rasp occupies enough space to fill a stadium as Jones’ vocals sway over a minimal yet hard-hitting instrumental.
Rancid – “Tomorrow Never Comes”
Tomorrow Never Comes
After nine studio albums, Rancid is still not tired of providing us with neck-breaking tempos. The legendary punk gods have announced their 10th(!) studio album, Tomorrow Never Comes is set to release on June 2 and is produced by longtime collaborator and Epitaph Founder Brett Gurewitz. The title track will be playing the role of our lead single and it’s a real return to form for Rancid as they weave in the perfect amount of classic Randic attitude while still showing growth from the storied band.
Rose City Band – “Slow Burn”
Garden Party
The way Rose City Band is able to fuse psychedelic tropes with a classic country twang will forever be mind-boggling. Their latest single, “Slow Burn”, comes from the band’s newest album, Garden Party, which is out today. “Slow Burn” finds the band continuing to play with their fusion of country and psychedelic rock by adding an echoing ambiance to their folk-style guitar playing.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones – “Oporto-Madrid Blvd.”
Angels in Science Fiction
Just days before their highly-anticipated LP hit our headphones, St. Paul & The Broken Bones released another single to build our excitement for the full meal. Angels in Science Fiction is out now via ATO Records and features this incredible new single, “Oporto-Madrid Blvd.” The song centers around small build-ups that pay off big with larger-than-life vocals and an arrangement that refuses to bore.
Rodrigo y Gabriela – “Seeking Unreality”
In Between Thoughts…A New World
The day has finally arrived and we are staring right in the face of Rodrigo y Gabriela’s gigantic new LP, In Between Thoughts…A New World. After singles that did nothing less than wow and amaze, the full album is available everywhere and it only gets better with every listen. “Seeking Ureality” is a highlight from the new LP that has the duo plucking their way through a cinematic string section.
