As the fall season approaches, KEXP continues to highlight fresh sounds with its latest new music reviews. Music Director Chris Sanley, Associate Music Director Alex Ruder, and guest collaborator Albina Cabrera, Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager at KEXP, provide an insightful overview of notable album releases that are making waves this month.
Fcukers - Baggy$$ EP (Technicolour): The New York City trio Fcukers debuts with a six-track EP influenced by '90s dance elements, merging house, indie-pop, and club sounds seamlessly.
Hinds - VIVA HINDS (Lucky Number): The Spanish duo returns with their fourth studio album, featuring catchy hooks and a blend of garage-pop and surf-rock, including their first Spanish-language tracks, proving their resilience post-lineup changes.
MJ Lenderman - Manning Fireworks (ANTI-): Combining slacker rock and alt-country, Lenderman’s fourth solo attempt showcases a multifaceted sound encompassing dynamic vocals and rich storytelling.
Toro Y Moi - Hole Erth (Dead Oceans): Chaz Bear's eighth studio release exemplifies a genre-blurring approach, fluently transitioning from pop-punk to hip-hop.
Claude Fontaine - La Mer (Innovative Leisure): Fontaine’s sophomore album infuses Brazilian, French, and psychedelic motifs, showcasing her enchanting vocal range.
The diversity of sounds this month includes energetic releases from Dummy, Fat Dog, Oso Oso, and more. Listeners can tune in to KEXP's vibrant mix of new music, where various genres and styles collide in a truly unique listening experience.