New Music Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

New Music Friday - The High Note with Shaun Smith

Welcome to another New Music Friday, the first for February. The releases for Feb. 7, 2025 provide eclectic mix of rock, hip-hop, folk, and progressive sounds.

Dream Theater unleashes its latest prog-metal epic, “Parasomnia,” blending intricate musicianship with high-concept storytelling.

“Guided by Voices” continue their its streak with “Universe Room.”

Bay Area rapper Larry June teams up with 2 Chainz and my favorite producer The Alchemist for “Life Is Beautiful,” a smooth, jazz-infused hip-hop journey.

Sharon Van Etten explores new sonic landscapes with “Sharon Van Etten and The Attachment Theory.”

Adrian Crowley delivers “Measure of Joy,” an intimate and atmospheric folk album that showcases his poetic lyricism.

As always, the e entire list of new albums released today Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 is below in no particular order. My most anticipated albums are in bold.

Let me know what you’re listening to in the comments below and on social media @highnoteblog

New Album Releases – Friday, February 7, 2025

Dream Theater – Parasomnia
Guided by Voices – Universe Room
Inhaler – Open Wide
Jinjer – Duél
Larry June, 2 Chainz and the Alchemist – Life Is Beautiful
Oklou – Choke Enough
Olly Alexander – Polari
Real Bad Man and Zelooperz – Dear Psilocybin
Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory – Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory
Squid – Cowards
Tyga – NSFW
Heartworms – Glutton for Punishment
Biig Piig – 11:11
Saor – Amidst the Ruins
Facs – Wish Defense
Ada Rook – UNKILLABLE ANGEL
The Moles – Composition Book
Rats on Rafts – Deep Below
Helen Ganya – Share Your Care
Adrian Crowley – Measure Of Joy