3 New Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now: bdrmm, Mdou Moctar, and Doves
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This week we’re highlighting new music from bdrmm, Mdou Moctar, and Doves.
bdrmm – Microtonic
Microtonic marks a bold evolution for bdrmm, blending their signature post-shoegaze sound with electronic influences and a newfound sense of space. While still rooted in ethereal melancholy, the album introduces pulsating synth melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and Krautrock-inspired textures, balancing familiarity with fresh exploration. Guest vocals from Olivesque and Working Men’s Club’s Syd Minsky-Sargeant add further depth, reinforcing the album’s adventurous spirit. Microtonic finds bdrmm navigating the liminal space between shoegaze and dance, crafting a sound that feels both introspective and forward-looking.
Standout Songs: ‘John on the Ceiling,’ ‘Infinity Peaking,’ ‘Snares,’ and ‘Lake Disappointment.’
8.6
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Mdou Moctar – Tears of Injustice
If Funeral for Justice was the sound of outrage, Tears of Injustice is the sound of grief. Mdou Moctar’s latest album reimagines Funeral for Justice with acoustic and traditional instrumentation, offering a meditative counterpoint to its electrified predecessor. Recorded in just two days while the band was stranded in the U.S. due to a military coup in Niger, Tears of Injustice captures raw, spontaneous energy, with stripped-down performances revealing the weight of its protest music. “It retains heaviness, but it’s haunting,” says producer Mikey Coltun, bringing listeners closer to the songs’ original, unamplified essence.
Standout Songs: ‘Funeral for Justice – Injustice Version,’ ‘Inouhar – Injustice Version,’ and ‘Imajughen – Injustice Version.’
8.1
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Doves – Constellations for the Lonely
Doves return with Constellations for the Lonely, their sixth studio album and their first on EMI North, delivering a dark yet hopeful reflection of turbulent times. Written in the aftermath of their canceled The Universal Want tour and Jimi Goodwin’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse, the album channels uncertainty into cathartic, atmospheric rock. Lead single ‘Renegade’ sets the tone with a Blade Runner-inspired apocalyptic feel, while Constellations marks a rare moment where all three members share vocal duties, with Andy Williams taking lead on ‘Cold Dreaming’ and ‘Last Year’s Man.’
Standout Songs: ‘Renegade,’ ‘Cold Dreaming,’ and ‘A Drop In The Ocean.’
7.4
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