Happy New Music Friday for May 30, 2025! This week brings a wealth of fresh sounds, including notable releases from some of my favorite artists like Aesop Rock and Ben Kweller.
Aesop Rock delves into the surreal with his 11th album, crafting intricate narratives that critique modern consumerism and technology.
In a deeply personal tribute, Ben Kweller channels his grief into a poignant album honoring his late son, blending sorrow with resilience.
The Budos Band returns with a potent mix of afro-funk and psychedelic rock, delivering hypnotic grooves that are both menacing and mesmerizing.
Grace Potter unveils a long-shelved album recorded in 2008, offering soulful rock compositions that highlight her powerful vocals and timeless songwriting.
Scott McCaughey leads The Minus 5 in a vibrant blend of power pop and garage rock, creating a kaleidoscopic journey through witty and chaotic soundscapes.
As always, the entire list of new albums released today, Friday, May 30, 2025, is below in no particular order. My most anticipated albums are in bold.
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New Album Releases – Friday, May 30, 2025
Aesop Rock – Black Hole Superette
Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles – Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles
Anderson East – Worthy
Anyma – The End of Genesys
Ben Kweller – Cover the Mirrors
The Budos Band – VII
Caroline – Caroline 2
Dylan Scott – Easy Does It
Garbage – Let All That We Imagine Be the Light
Grace Potter – Medicine
Grateful Dead – Enjoying the Ride
The Haunted – Songs of Last Resort
Illuminati Hotties – Nickel on the Fountain Floor
Matt Berninger – Get Sunk
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
The Minus 5 – Oar On, Penelope!
Obongjayar – Paradise Now
Planning for Burial – It’s Closeness, It’s Easy
Shura – I Got Too Sad for My Friends
Swans – Birthing
Ty Segall – Possession
Vildhjarta Där – skogen sjunger under evighetens granar
Will Epstein and Dave Harrington – Wine Picture
Yeule – Evangelic Girl Is a Gun
Red Velvet – IRENE and SEULGI = Tilt
Sunrise, Flowerfield – Dreams at Snowland
Kathryn Joseph – We Were Made Prey.
Wolves At The Gate – Wasteland
Foxwarren – 2
Amy Milan – I Went To Find You
