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The newest Pitchfork Selects Playlist (published August 25, 2025) features a handpicked selection of tracks that Pitchfork staff members are currently obsessed with. These are songs they’d eagerly pass on to a friend. Featured artists this week include: Mac DeMarco – “Sweeter” Jackie West – “Offer” Nourished by Time – “Automatic Love” KeiyaA – “Stupid … Read more
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) drops her third album, EURO-COUNTRY, on August 29, 2025 via AWAL, and it’s already turning heads for its emotional sharpness and cultural punch. Leading singles like “Running/Planning” set the tone with satirical intelligence—addressing societal pressure on women to follow traditional life paths with a looping chorus that mimics the … Read more
Three standout artists dropped highly anticipated releases on August 22, 2025, offering something for every listener—from dance-driven beats to bold R&B and K-pop dominance. Kaytranada – AIN’T NO DAMN WAY! Canadian producer Kaytranada returned August 15 (close enough to the weekend of major drops) with AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!, a sleek instrumental album … Read more
Icelandic-Chinese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has taken the world by storm with her blend of jazz sophistication and pop accessibility. Now, with her highly anticipated 2025 release, A Matter of Time, the 25-year-old artist digs deeper than ever—peeling back the layers of fame, identity, and personal truth. Latest: What Fans and Critics Are … Read more
A Festival That Puts Community at the Center Held annually in late August on the Mundi Mundi Plains near Broken Hill, NSW, Mundi Mundi Bash has emerged as a standout model for music festivals in 2025. Focusing on experience over spectacle, the Bash draws fans—from caravan-bound families to road-tripping seniors—into a cultural microcosm known affectionately … Read more
Legendary Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel celebrates its 55th year with the release of Riding High in Texas—a heartfelt tribute to the Lone Star State arriving on August 22, 2025. Known for carrying the torch of Texas sound since the early 1970s, the album fuses classic state-themed songs with fresh energy from a … Read more
At 83, Sir Paul McCartney continues to defy expectations. With a new album nearly finished and a UK tour planned for 2026, he’s proving age is just a number. A New Album in the Works According to The Sun, Paul McCartney is putting the final touches on a brand-new solo album, expected to … Read more
Slovak-born singer-songwriter Adéla Jergová—21 years old and New York-based—transformed a public elimination from the K-Pop-style Dream Academy into fuel for her solo career. Despite early setbacks, she channeled her raw honesty into The Provocateur, releasing the daring EP on August 22, 2025, via Capitol and Polydor Records. Meet “The Provocateur” & Her Uncompromising Sound … Read more
The Season’s Standout Album Releases David Byrne – Who Is the Sky? (September 5, 2025) The Talking Heads frontman returns with his first solo album since 2018. Partnering with Ghost Train Orchestra and led by producer Kid Harpoon, the orchestral pop masterpiece features guests like St. Vincent and Hayley Williams. The announcement sparked excitement for … Read more
After nearly a decade as the indie-pop mainstay Gus Dapperton, the 28-year-old artist has reborn himself as Loose Goose—a creative leap into house-fueled, genre-fluid dance music. His new EP, Shake Your Tailfeather Vol. 1, drops on September 19, signaling a freewheeling rebirth of sound and persona. What’s the New EP Like? Shake Your … Read more