It’s New Music Friday, and the weekend brings an exciting batch of new albums to stream.
Miley Cyrus is back with her highly-conceptual, Pink Floyd-inspired visual album Something Beautiful, while The National’s Matt Berninger returns for his second solo effort, Get Sunk. Plus, there’s new releases from yeule, Garbage, and Mt. Joy, as well as a collaborative project between Low’s Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles.
Check out our list of the best new albums to stream today.
Alan Sparhawk (of Low) — Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles
After sharing the experimental White Roses, My God last year, Low’s Alan Sparhawk returns today with a collaborative album made with the folk band Trampled by Turtles. It’s a fitting combination, as both acts emerged from the Duluth, Minnesota area and have shared the stage together dozens of times over the years.
Stream Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl
Ben Kweller — Cover the Mirrors
Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller returns to music with Cover the Mirrors, his first project since the tragic passing of his son Dorian Zev in 2023. The new album, releasing on Dorian’s 19th birthday, is a raw, emotional journey through grief and loss, with support from Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, The Flaming Lips, and Coconut Records. Kweller broke down the origins of lead single “Optimystic” for Consequence here.
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Caroline — Caroline 2
Three years removed their self-titled debut album, London eight-piece band Caroline have returned with the aptly-named Caroline 2. To keep things as “Caroline” as possible, the group recruited Caroline Polachek for lead single “Tell me I never knew that” and included a song on the album called “Coldplay cover” that, in fact, is not a Coldplay cover.
Stream Caroline 2 on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Garbage — Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
While Garbage are often masters at depicting darkness, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light searches for a more uplifting message. “This record is about what it means to be alive, and about what it means to face your imminent destruction,” said the band’s Shirley Manson. “It’s hopeful. It’s very tender towards what it means to be a human being.” They’re also supporting the album with their first headlining North American tour in seven years.
Stream Let All That We Imagine Be the Light on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Matt Berninger (of The National) — Get Sunk
The National frontman Matt Berninger is back with his sophomore solo album Get Sunk, a rich, sorrowful exploration of the human experience. The single “Bonnet of Pins” showcases Berninger’s knack for storytelling, offering a taste of the hero’s journey to the self that Berninger delivers on Get Sunk.
Stream Get Sunk on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Miley Cyrus — Something Beautiful
Miley Cyrus returns again with Something Beautiful, her ninth studio album. The project was inspired by Pink Floyd’s The Wall and high fashion, and features an accompanying music video for each song. Plus, she recruited some exciting collaborators for the album, including Shawn Everett, Brittany Howard, Alvvays’ Molly Rankin and Alec O’Hanely, Model/Actriz’s Cole Haden, BJ Burton, Ryan Beatty, and many more.
Stream Something Beautiful on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Mt. Joy – Hope We Have Fun
The five-piece indie folk and rock outfit Mt. Joy is back with their fourth studio album Hope We Have Fun. The project is a reflection of the fast-paced, chaotic lifestyle that comes with being an artist, which is captured in lead single “More More More.” They’re also heading out on a major 2025 tour in support of the album.
Stream Hope We Have Fun on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Ovrkast. — WHILE THE IRON IS HOT
Oakland-based rapper and producer Ovrkast. returns with his latest collection of sample-based, jazz-inspired hip-hop. On the newly released WHILE THE IRON IS HOT, he’s joined by Vince Staples, MAVI, Samara Cyn, Malaya, and his upcoming tour mate Saba.
Stream Hope We Have Fun on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify
Sufjan Stevens — Carrie & Lowell (10th Anniversary Edition)
This year marks a decade since the release of Sufjan Stevens’ beloved, personal album Carrie and Lowell. In honor of the milestone, Asthmatic Kitty is releasing a 10th anniversary edition with 40 minutes of bonus material from the era, including demos for songs like “Death With Dignity,” “Should Have Known Better,” and “The Only Thing.” Read our review for the original record here.
Stream Carrie & Lowell (10th Anniversary Edition) on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
Ty Segall — Possession
Indie rocker Ty Segall continues his prolific output of music with his 16th album Possession, a cinematic romp through the American landscape. The lead single “Fantastic Tomb” is a tale about an attempted home burglary, backed by a jaunty guitar and a saxophone played by Mikal Cronin. Possession sees Segall once again collaborating with filmmaker Matt Yoka, who brings another level to the narrative arc of the album.
Stream Possession on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
yeule — Evangelic Girl Is a Gun
Experimental artist yeule is back with Evangelic Girl is a Gun, their fourth full-length project and the follow-up to 2023’s acclaimed Softscars. They’ve already supported the release with a standout appearance on Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney this month, where they gave a highly-choreographed performance of lead single “Skullcrusher.”
Stream Evangelic Girl Is a Gun on Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify | Buy on Vinyl/CD
