Which are the best new releases to watch out for in the month of JUNE 2023?
Here are the hottest new records that are dropping this month!
From Foo Fighters and Slipknot to QOTSA! Check out the full list below…
June 2
Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
The Foos are now members of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 2022 (Grohl was also elevated as a member of Nirvana, in 2014), and 11 albums deep in a rocking career, one that was ignited by struggle. Grohl and his Foos have had to pick up their shattered pieces once again following the untimely death last March of their talismanic drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Working through heartbreak, the band reassembled those pieces for But Here We Are, the Foos’ 11th and latest studio album.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: Council Skies
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, who have enjoyed a successful decade since their formation and achieved four consecutive UK Number One albums, have now released their highly anticipated fourth studio album titled “Council Skies.” Produced by Noel Gallagher and Paul ‘Strangeboy’ Stacey, this album is widely considered Noel’s most accomplished solo work to date. To coincide with the album release, the band will embark on an extensive live season, starting with a 26-date tour in the USA. They will be co-headlining with US alternative rockers Garbage, creating an exciting lineup for fans to enjoy.
June 9
Darkside: Live at Spiral House [Matador]
Darkside, the musical collaboration between Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington, has recently released a new album titled “Live at Spiral House.” The LP, which was released on June 9 via Matador, consists of recordings made during sessions at the band’s rehearsal space in Los Angeles, known as Spiral House. This marks the first Darkside release to feature their new member, drummer Tlacael Esparza. You can watch a mini-documentary that explores the album’s creation and provides insights into Spiral House below:
King Krule: Space Heavy [Matador]
King Krule, also known as Archy Marshall, has written his latest album, “Space Heavy,” while travelling between London and Liverpool over the past few years. The album explores the concept of “the space between,” delving into themes of lost connections and the transient nature of relationships. Marshall collaborated with producer Dilip Harris and his band members to bring the album to life in the studio. Starting in July, King Krule will kick off the “Space Heavy Tour,” with shows scheduled in North America and Europe.
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Rob Grant: Lost at Sea [Decca]
Speaking about his debut album, Lost At Sea, Rob Grant said: “My debut album ‘Lost At Sea’ is out today! It’s an ethereal album – inspired by my love for the sea and for sailing. It’s music that is meant to bring you peace and calm, and to take you on a hypnotic ambient journey. The 14 tracks include a wide range of piano instrumentals and soundscape compositions. And best of all there are two breathtaking vocal collaborations with my daughter Lana Del Rey. The title track ‘Lost At Sea’ and ‘Hollywood Bowl’.
“This project took two years to complete. Along the way I had the privilege of working with some of the most talented producers and engineers in the business. Jack Antonoff, Luke Howard, Zack Dawes, Laura Sisk, Benji and many others. The end result is an album that is deeply personal, and emotional. I hope you love it as much as I do!”
Godflesh: Purge [Avalanche]
Thirty-one years after the release of their sophomore Godflesh album Pure, Justin K Broadrick and Ben Green (and Machines) allude to this one aspect of the band’s crushing history with their new album Purge, released on June 9th on Avalanche Recordings. As the band’s press release states, the title is also a reference to how songwriter Justin K. Broadrick utilises the music of Godflesh as a kind of therapy for his diagnosed autism and PTSD.
Jayda G: Guy [Ninja Tune]
Jayda G’s new album, ‘Guy’, was released today (June 9th) via Ninja Tune. Co-produced with UK artist Jack Peñate, the record is her second full-length release for the label and features contributions from Lisa-Kaindé Diaz of Ibeyi, among others. The album is named after Jayda G’s late father, William Richard Guy, reflecting on his life and the impact of his “conscious decisions.”
Youth Lagoon: Heaven Is a Junkyard [Fat Possum]
After a seven-year hiatus, Trevor Powers has revealed his latest album under the moniker Youth Lagoon, titled “Heaven Is a Junkyard.” This release marks his first since 2015’s “Savage Hills Ballroom” and is set to be available on June 9 via Fat Possum. Powers decided to revive the project after experiencing vocal cord damage due to an adverse reaction to an over-the-counter medication, which left him temporarily voiceless for eight months.
Slipknot: Adderall EP [Roadrunner]
Slipknot has surprised fans with a new EP called “Adderall,” released through Roadrunner. The six-track EP includes alternate versions of the album track “Adderall” and three new songs: “Death March,” “Red or Redder,” and “Hard to Be Here.” This release follows their 2022 LP, “The End, So Far.” Additionally, keyboard player Craig Jones has recently left the band after 27 years, and Slipknot is currently touring in Europe.
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June 16
Drive-By Truckers: The Complete Dirty South [New West]
Due June 16, The Complete Dirty South revisits the 2004 concept album about the South and its complicated figures with bonus tracks, remixed songs, and even new vocals on “Puttin’ People on the Moon” and “The Sands of Iwo Jima.” (The group’s last album of new material was 2022’s Welcome 2 Club XIII.)
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation [KGLW]
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard announce their 24th album, PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation. It is the group’s second full-length album excursion into thrash — following 2019’s Infest The Rats’ Nest — though, as you might expect, PetroDragonic Apocalypse is no mere retread of Rats’ Nest’s gory glories, but rather a full evolutionary step all of its own.
Queens of the Stone Age: In Times New Roman… [Matador]
After teasing their comeback with online videos and billboards in London, the band has announced their eighth album titled “In Times New Roman.” This album, set to release on June 8 via Matador Records, follows their 2017 release “Villains.” Described by QOTSA as a reflection of the band creating the music they themselves want to hear, the album was recorded and mixed at frontman Josh Homme’s Pink Duck studios. The album was produced by Queens of the Stone Age and mixed by Mark Rankin.
June 23
Amanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson: Loving You [Silver Knife/ATO]
Amanda Shires has announced a collaborative album with the late Bobbie Nelson. The collection has been titled Loving You and will arrive on June 23 via Silver Knife/ ATO. In anticipation of the early summer release, Shires shared the initial single off the album, “Summertime,” featuring Willie Nelson. In addition, Shires also teased the LP’s title track, “Loving You.” Which she described in a statement via Facebook as “the only song Bobbie Nelson ever wrote on her own…“
Big Freedia: Central City [Queen Diva Music]
New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia will be returning with her first album in nine years. Following 2014’s Just Be Free, the long-awaited LP is Central City and is scheduled to arrive on June 23. This record will see Freedia team up with a star-studded roster of collaborators, including Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara and Kelly Price.
Coi Leray: Coi [Uptown/Republic]
Coi Leray has revealed the release date for her upcoming album titled “COI” as June 23. The album will consist of 15 tracks that showcase her versatile flow and vocals across various genres like rap, rock, pop, reggae, and dance. COI will feature notable artists such as Saucy Santana, Lola Brooke, Skillibeng, David Guetta, and Giggs. Coi Leray’s announcement follows the recent releases of her tracks “My Body” and “Bops,” both of which will be included on the album. She previously told Apple Music that the album, her sophomore effort, will be “one of the biggest projects ever.”
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Wye Oak: Every Day Like the Last [Merge]
Wye Oak – the duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack – have announced Every Day Like the Last, a collection of new songs and previously unreleased tracks. It’s set for release on June 23 via Merge.
Jun 30
Divide and Dissolve: Systemic [Invada]
Titled Systemic, the upcoming album from the multidimensional duo is the follow-up to 2021’s Gas Lit, which is scheduled to be released in June, via Invada.
The upcoming album intends to examine the systems that intrinsically bind us and calls for a system that facilitates life for everyone. It’s a message that fits with the band’s core intention: to make music that honours their ancestors and Indigenous land, to oppose white supremacy, and to work towards a future of Black and Indigenous liberation.
Charlie Watts: Anthology [BMG]
BMG has announced details of an expansive Anthology album celebrating the career of the late drummer of The Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts. The LP will be released on June 30th.
Watts passed away in 2021 surrounded by his family in London after a bout of illness which saw him pull out of touring with The Rolling Stones. Although not technically a founding member of the band, Watts joined the group in its formative years and played on over 30 albums.
Angelo De Augustine: Toil and Trouble [Asthmatic Kitty]
Singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine has revealed the upcoming release of his new album, “Toil and Trouble,” set to be released on June 30 through Asthmatic Kitty Records. This album serves as a follow-up to his 2021 collaboration with frequent partner Sufjan Stevens, titled “A Beginner’s Mind.” Angelo dedicated three years to crafting the album, showcasing his versatility by playing 27 different instruments throughout the process. Reflecting on the current state of the world, Angelo describes the album as a response to the overwhelming madness of our times.
The Japanese House: In the End It Always Does [Dirty Hit]
The Japanese House is set to release her second studio album, titled “In the End It Always Does,” on June 30th via Dirty Hit. The album explores Amber Bain’s personal journey with her identity and the various relationships she has experienced. The Japanese House collaborated with producer Chloe Kraemer for this album. As a preview, Bain has released a new track called “Sad to Breathe.”
Joanna Sternberg: I’ve Got Me [Fat Possum]
Joanna Sternberg has announced their new album: I’ve Got Me is out June 30 via Fat Possum. The album, which features cover artwork by Sternberg, was recorded with producer Matt Sweeney and engineer Daniel Schlett at Strange Weather in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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