Every day we’re faced with an onslaught of album announcements so we thought we’d start sharing the soon-to-be-released love by putting together a list of the most notable and exciting album announcements on a weekly basis.
The Amity Affliction
Let The Ocean Take Me
Release Date: 6th June
Label: Roadrunner Records
Why You Should Care: Urgent, aggressive, and remarkably cathartic the Australian metal-core masters are set to drop their fourth full length, earmarked as one of 2014’s most anticipated records. After a near death experience on last years Vans Warped Tour, lead vocalist Joel Birch delved further into the darker sides of man’s psyche revealing his deepest, darkest secrets through distinctive and provocative writing in the follow up to the ARIA number one Chasing Ghosts. Recorded with Will Putney (Winds Of Plague, Upon A Burning Body) at guitarist Troy Brady’s Evergreen Studios, watch the powerful and confronting video for first single ‘Pittsburgh’ over on the bands official YouTube channel.
Tracklisting:
1. Pittsburgh
2. Lost & Fading
3. Don’t Lean On Me
4. The Weigh Down
5. Never Alone
6. Death’s Hand
7. FML
8. My Father’s Son
9. Forest Fire
10. Give It All
Röyksopp & Robyn
Do It Again
Release Date: 23rd May
Label: POD / Inertia
Why You Should Care: What could get better then three original music powerhouses coming from Scandinavia? Them teaming up to deliver a 30 minute, 5-track mini album, that’s what! Serving as an introduction to Röyksopp’s album to be released later this year, they’ve just dropped a snippet from ‘Monument’ that forms part of a ten-minute anthem that is also the title track off the upcoming release. Enticing and distinctive, these geniuses are inspired by each other and relishing the opportunity to work together. Pre-order the album now and get exclusive listens to tracks as their released.
Tracklisting:
1. Monument
2. Sayit
3. Do It Again
4. Every Little Thing
5. Inside The Idle Hour Club
Angus & Julia Stone
Angus & Julia Stone
Release Date: 1st August
Label: EMI / Universal
Why You Should Care: One reason, guys and gals: Rick Rubin! Returning with a newfound confidence and freedom, the prized Australian brother-sister combo have been working away with the legendary producer for six months on the eagerly anticipated follow up to 2007’s Down The Way. Recorded at Rubin’s Shangri-La Studios the duo have held true to their inherent strengths, adding depth and volume to their rhythm section, increasing the potency and richness of their folk-blues sound. With enough secrecy to keep you intrigued, stay up to date with all the news for the upcoming release over at the groups Facebook page.
Tracklisting:
TBC
The Harpoons
Falling For You
Release date: TBC (July)
Label: Two Bright Lakes / Remote Control Records
Why You Should Care: Slaving away in the underground of Melbourne, sweating in the heat and spending much time in the dark, the quartet have emerged with their debut LP set to hit you where it hurts most. Brothers Henry and Jack Madin are the brains behind the melodic, hard-hitting harmonies and Bec Rigby’s captivating vocals boast all the assets of the great voices to come from the iconic Detroit music scene. To polish it off, the RnB meets pop is all tied together by Martin King’s (Oscar + Martin) stylish beats – check out first cut ‘Unforgettable’ now!
Tracklisting:
TBC.
Gruff Rhys
American Interior
Release Date: 2nd May
Label: Caroline Records
Why You Should Care: Super Fury Animals front man, Gruff Rhys will release a multi-format album, film, book and app with long time collaborator Pete Fowler. In 1792, a bright-eyed 22-year-old, John Evans, a distant relative of Rhys, left his hometown in Wales and travelled to America. On his journey he battled the Mississippi, hunted Bison with the Omaha tribe and created a map that eventually guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition. A dazzling project inspired by mans vain pursuits of glory; immerse yourself in the clip for ‘American Interior’.
Tracklisting:
1. American Exterior
2. American Interior
3. 100 Unread Messages
4. The Whether (Or Not)
5. The Last Conquistador
6. Lost Tribes
7. Liberty (Is Where We’ll Be)
8. Allweddellau Allweddol
9. The Swamp
10. IoIo
11. Walk Into The Wilderness
12. Year Of The Dog
13. Tiger’s Tale
Fishing
Shy Glow
Release Date: 6th June
Label: Create / Control
Why You Should Care: With a super chill, refined mix of layered synth sounds and hip-hop flow the Sydney duo never hold onto an idea for to long. Dabbling with pop and sample based synth concoctions, it’s perfect for both the dance floor and good pair of headphones alike. Revealing brand new track ‘Chi Glow’ (feat. Marcus Whale of Collarbones) from their upcoming debut album get a taste of the slow burn banger over here.
Tracklisting:
TBC.
