Top albums released on September 12 for New Music Friday on NPR’s All Songs Considered.
It’s Friday, and today’s music headlines may transport some back to the 21st century. Led Zeppelin is commemorating 50 years of Physical Graffiti with a live release titled Live E.P. For fans of fictional rock, the return of Spinal Tap with a second mockumentary and accompanying soundtrack, The End Continues, is sure to delight. Stephen Thompson is joined by Raina Douris from WXPN’s World Cafe for a nostalgia-filled chat about these classics, along with new acts like Die Spitz and Frost Children.
The Starting Five
– Spinal Tap, The End Continues OST: Fans of Flight of the Conchords and The Clash at Demonhead will appreciate this album’s vibe.
– Guerilla Toss, You’re Weird Now: For fans of Tropical F*** Storm and Pile, this album offers a unique experience.
– Die Spitz, Something to Consume: If you enjoy Mannequin Pussy and The White Stripes, this album is worth a listen.
– Frost Children, Sister: Fans of Jane Remover and Danny L Harle will find this sibling electronic duo appealing.
– Mark William Lewis, Mark William Lewis: For those who like bar italia and Chanel Beads, this album is a must-listen.
New Music Friday is a recurring feature on NPR’s All Songs Considered podcast. You can catch the discussion on the NPR App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts.
The Lightning Round
Here are five additional albums that didn’t make it to the podcast discussion:
– Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Perimenopop
– Asher White, 8 tips for full catastrophe living
– Jade, THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!
– Fruit Bats, Baby Man
– Kassa Overall, CREAM
For a taste of the best songs from each album, head to our New Music Friday playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, or your preferred music streaming service.
The Long List
For those wanting to explore further, here are the week’s new albums categorized by genre:
– Rap/Hip-Hop: El Cousteau, Dirty Harry 2; Strandz, Diaspora Dance Music; Tony Shhnow and Mike & Keys, Self Portrait; Anysia Kym & Tony Seltzer, PURITY; Liim, Liim Lasalle Loves You; Raq baby, I NEVER GAVE AF; King Iso, Ghetto Psycho; Ty Dolla $ign, TYCOON; 4batz, Still Shinin; Ho99o9, Tomorrow We Escape
– Country/Folk: El Cousteau