The Staves on how challenging times and "personal weight" inspired new album Good Woman

Soon after leaving Vampire Weekend, Rostam Batmanglij became an in-demand pop producer for artists like HAIM and Clairo, and plugged away at a solo career that included 2017's Half-Light LP. On June 4, Rostam will release his sophomore album Changephobia, and the latest track "4Runner" is out today.

Mdou Moctar is a musician from Niger offering his own unique recalibration of the Tuareg guitar style. His output is psychedelic and enchanting and has appeared twice on our weekly Songs You Need playlist, which should tell you that we're always happy to hear new music from him.

Japanese Breakfast has announced her new album ‘Jubilee’ – you can hear its lead single, ‘Be Sweet’, below.Michelle Zauner is preparing the release of her first Japanese Breakfast album since 2017’s ‘Soft Sounds From Another Planet’, having teased its arrival back in January.‘Jubilee’ will be released on June 4 via Dead Oceans. Speaking about the process behind making the album, Zauner said that she’s “never wanted to rest on any laurels.

James have announced that they will return with their new album ‘All The Colours Of You’ later this year – you can hear the LP’s title track below.Partly recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, the sixteenth album from the Manchester legends sees them teaming up with producer Jacknife Lee – who worked remotely on the record from his own home.Set for release on June 16, the record also sees the band offering their own take on the state of the world – ‘All The Colours Of You’ looks at the end of

Stephen Fretwell has returned after more than a decade away – listen to ‘Oval’ below.The musician, who has supported the likes of Oasis and Travis the past, has today (March 1) shared a poignant new song ahead of a new album slated for the summer.Fretwell explained of the track: “I think it is a song about marriage, the actuality of it, the responsibility of it, and the gamble. When my girlfriend was pregnant with our first son, we moved to a flat near the Oval in London.

Rammstein recorded a new album while in lockdown during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the band have confirmed.Last year, the German metal group were pictured in the studio, sparking speculation that they were working on a new project.In a new interview, keyboardist Christian “Flake” Lorenz, has now confirmed what those sessions were for.“The fact that we couldn’t perform live increased our creativity,” he told Motor Music. “We had more time to think of new things and less distraction.

Justin Bieber is in pursuit of justice with his upcoming album. The Canadian pop sensation, 26, took to social media on Friday to announce the title and details of his upcoming album, "Justice," noting that he hopes this album will "provide comfort" for his listeners in this "broken planet." "In a time when there’s so much wrong with this broken planet we all crave healing and justice for humanity," he wrote.

announced the release of his sixth studio album “Justice” on social media Friday, along with a lengthy dedication to all the “people feeling helpless” in the world in 2021.The “Anyone” singer somberly addressed fans in a Twitter thread.“In a time when there’s so much wrong with this broken planet we all crave healing and justice for humanity,” said Bieber, who married Hailey Baldwin in 2018.

St. Vincent has spoken about her upcoming album, which is believed to be called ‘Daddy’s Home’, in a new interview.The musician confirmed that she had been working on a new record late last year and began teasing its release earlier this week.Now, the star – whose real name is Annie Clark – has shared more about what to expect from the album.

Noname has made her long-awaited return today, with the official announcement of her forthcoming second album ‘Factory Baby’.To celebrate the announcement, she’s also unveiled its lead single, ‘Rainforest’.

The Offspring have announced ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’, their first new album in nine years – you can listen to the title track below.The record is the veteran punk rock band’s first LP since 2012’s ‘Days Go By’, and will be released on April 16 via Concord Records. Pre-order is available now.‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ was written and recorded over the last several years at various locations, including the band’s Huntington Beach, California studio.

Dropkick Murphys have announced details of their 10th album ‘Turn Up That Dial’ and shared ‘Middle Finger’ – the first single to arrive from the record.READ MORE: Dropkick Murphys on their livestreamed St Patrick’s Day gig: “It’s one of the most special shows we’ve ever played”The latest effort from the Boston band will arrive on April 30 via Born & Bred Records, and co-frontman Ken Casey hopes that it will take “people’s minds off their troubles”.“We’re so fortunate and grateful to be in the

Jared Evan has shared the title track from his upcoming new album ‘COLLAB’ – you can listen to it below.The New York rapper/singer announced last week that he will be releasing a new project on March 19 made up of collaborations with fans. What started off as a single track contest turned into a whole album due to the quality of entrants he received.“I started a contest last year and it turned into an album,” Evan said, sharing news of the new track on social media.

Conan Gray has made his return with cinematic new single ‘Overdrive’ – check it out below, as well as the LA-based musician giving us a progress report on his second album.The track is Gray’s first new solo material since the release of his debut album ‘Kid Krow’ last year and follows October 2020 single ‘Fake’, his collaborative release with Lauv.“With ‘Overdrive’, all I wanted to do was give people just a form of escapism,” he told NME.

Gojira have today shared details around their forthcoming seventh studio album, ‘Fortitude’.Marking what will be the band’s first album in five years, Gojira have also unveiled the lead single ‘Born For One Thing’ alongside a music video.The video sees a shapeshifter run through a museum from a guard after being dealt a strange-looking pill, while Gojira play ‘Born For One Thing’ in the background.Watch the Charles De Meyer-directed music video below:Inspired by Tibetan and Thai philosophers he

Experimental pop artist Dawn Richard has had the kind of career that indicates a preeminent knowledge of her craft. From her tenure with Puffy as part of Diddy Dirty Money and Danity Kane to her independent streak releasing album after album, mostly on her own label, Richard is more than comfortable in her own iconoclasm.

James Arthur has signed a new record deal and will release his new album in 2021.