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New Music Friday: Must-Hear Releases and Reviews!

9/6/2025

Summary

New Music Releases

New Music Friday on September 5 features Big Thief's "Double Infinity" and David Byrne's "Who is The Sky?"
NPR's podcast reviews these albums and highlights Curtis Harding and El Michels Affair's latest works.
Saint Etienne's "International" includes collaborations and standout tracks like "Glad" and "Brand New Me."
Suede's "Antidepressants" maintains their glam sound, while Shame's "Cutthroat" blends punk with catchy hooks.
Ivy's "Traces of You" honors Adam Schlesinger with unfinished songs from their archives.

Summary

La Dispute's Musical Return

La Dispute's first album in six years, "No One Was Driving the Car," examines self-control and technological dread.
Flur's debut album, "Plunge," combines written compositions with improvisation in classical and ambient genres.
A reissue featuring remastered tracks will be available in multiple formats on September 26.
The band will finish its North American orchestral tour next month, coinciding with their new releases.
Key remastered tracks include "Glósóli" and "Hoppípolla," improving the original sound for fans.

History

Historical Context

The 1990s marked a pivotal shift in the music industry with the rise of independent labels like Sub Pop, which accounted for 20% of U.S. music sales by 1991. This era fostered diverse genres and artistic freedom, influencing contemporary artists such as Big Thief and La Dispute, who continue to explore themes of self-control and nostalgia in their music today.

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New Music Releases

New Music Friday on September 5 features Big Thief's "Double Infinity" and David Byrne's "Who is The Sky?"
NPR's podcast reviews these albums and highlights Curtis Harding and El Michels Affair's latest works.
Saint Etienne's "International" includes collaborations and standout tracks like "Glad" and "Brand New Me."
Suede's "Antidepressants" maintains their glam sound, while Shame's "Cutthroat" blends punk with catchy hooks.
Ivy's "Traces of You" honors Adam Schlesinger with unfinished songs from their archives.

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