3 New Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now: Floating Points, Dora Jar, and Foxing
There’s so much good music out in the ether that sometimes it’s difficult to parse through all of it. Every week The Daily Music Report will do the hard work for you and highlight the best releases available on streaming services.
This week we’re highlighting new music from Floating Points, Dora Jar, and Foxing.
Floating Points – Cascade
Floating Points’ Cascade marks a return to the dancefloor for Sam Shepherd, blending his expertise in electronic music with the musical depth he’s honed over years. Released on Ninja Tune, the album follows Shepherd’s 2021 collaboration with Pharoah Sanders and is a direct sequel to 2019’s Crush. Cascade is a vibrant, club-focused record featuring industrial-strength tracks like ‘Vocoder,’ with chaotic synths and unpredictable rhythms. While showcasing softer, more intricate moments with guest appearances like J-pop legend Hikaru Utada, Cascade reaffirms Shepherd’s mastery of blending spontaneity with precision.
Standout Songs: ‘Vocoder (Club Mix),’ ‘Birth4000,’ ‘Ocotillo,’ and ‘Tilt Shift.’
7.8
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Dora Jar – No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire
Dora Jar’s No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire showcases her versatility, blending singer-songwriter sensibilities with experimental pop. Released via Island Records, the album features eclectic tracks like the playful, hyperactive ‘Smoke Out The Window’ and the nostalgic ‘Ragdoll.’ With nods to artists like Phoebe Bridgers and PinkPantheress, the record shifts effortlessly between genres—ranging from lo-fi guitar to art-pop distortion. Despite the quirky production, the album’s core lies in strong songwriting, making it a captivating and unpredictable listen that cements Dora Jar as an emerging pop force.
Standout Songs: ‘Timelapse,’ ‘Ragdoll,’ ‘No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire,’ and ‘She Loves Me.’
7.5
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Foxing – Foxing
Foxing’s self-titled fifth album, Foxing, marks a significant milestone in the band’s 13-year evolution, showcasing a DIY spirit and creative self-sufficiency. Entirely produced by the quartet—vocalist Conor Murphy, guitarist Eric Hudson, drummer Jon Hellwig, and bassist Brett Torrence—the album reflects their intense, two-year process of pushing musical boundaries. Released through their own label Grand Paradise, Foxing balances visceral noise rock with intimate, experimental moments, embodying the tension between hopefulness and nihilism. The band’s artistic restlessness is more pronounced than ever, with tracks like ‘Secret History’ and ‘Barking’ capturing their dynamic extremes. This album is a testament to Foxing’s commitment to embracing chaos and finding comfort within it.
Standout Songs: ‘Secret History,’ ‘Spit,’ and ‘Barking.’
6.7
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