Top new albums released on May 9

Friday is a highly anticipated day for music lovers, as it often brings new album releases from various artists. Today, fans were geared up for Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s latest album, UY Scuti, following the conclusion of his year-long gang trial. However, Young Thug announced that the album’s release had been pushed to June, leaving eager listeners waiting a bit longer.

While fans may have to wait a bit longer for Young Thug’s album, there is still plenty of new music to enjoy. For hip-hop enthusiasts, billy woods’ GOLLIWOG dropped today and is already being hailed as one of the best rap albums of the year. NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson and WXPN’s John Morrison delved into the dark and dramatic elements of the album on New Music Friday. Alongside billy woods’ release, fans can also look forward to new albums from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Gen Z pop star PinkPantheress, and more.

Listeners can catch the latest episode of All Songs Considered beginning at 3 a.m. ET, where the hosts will discuss the new releases in detail. The podcast can be accessed on the NPR App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any preferred podcast platform.

The episode features an in-depth look at five standout albums, including billy woods’ GOLLIWOG. The hosts share insights into the backstories of the albums and highlight the best tracks from each. Other albums discussed include Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke’s Tall Tales, PinkPantheress’ Fancy That, MIKE & Tony Seltzer’s Pinball II, and Mclusky’s the world is still here and so are we.

In addition to the detailed discussion of the five albums, the hosts also touch upon five more releases in a lightning round segment on the podcast. Albums such as The Head and the Heart’s Aperture, Jazzanova’s In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live, Cuco’s Ridin’, and Andre 3000’s 7 piano sketches are among the mentioned releases.

For music enthusiasts looking to explore even more new music, a long list of albums sorted by genre is provided. From Electronic and Experimental releases like The Vernon Spring’s Under a Familiar Sun to Country/Folk/Americana albums by artists like I’m With Her and Blake Shelton, there is a diverse range of music to discover. Classical, Pop, Jazz, R&B/Soul, and Rock/Alt/Indie genres are also represented in this extensive list of new releases.

With a plethora of new music to explore and enjoy, this New Music Friday offers something for every listener’s taste and preferences. Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, electronic, folk, or rock, there are plenty of fresh sounds to elevate your playlist and introduce you to exciting new artists and albums.