Our top picks of the latest albums to listen to every month, from pop to rap to rock. Our top choices this month will be a great addition to anyone’s record collection.
We have picked out our favourite songs from the albums below. Check out our January Songs of the Month playlist.
Codist
Bringing a ‘Weezer-esque’ sound to their second studio album, Glaswegian indie rock band Codist breaks from obscurity with a set of unique sounding indie tracks.
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You Me At Six | Awal Recordings
Now on their seventh album, Surrey band You Me At Six break away from their safe pop-punk routes, heading towards a darker direction with a much more mature sound.
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Hugrún
With a wave of synth pop and classical influences, Icelandic singer Hugrún’s debut album is clearly inspired by the likes of Robyn, with vintage sounding vocals and a clean aesthetic.
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Passenger | Cooking Vinyl
Exploring the trials of life, English singer-songwriter Passenger focuses on the highs and low of living. Although quite negative, it’s soulful sound is soothing through difficult lyrics. Interestingly, all profits from the album will go to helping rebuild the effects of deforestation.
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Shame | Dead Oceans
Bigger and louder than ever before, London punk band Shame’s latest album explores the gap between adolescence and adulthood. Instead of being surrounded by angst, Drunk Tank Pink explores it with ferocity.
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