3 Albums Out This Week 1/20/2025

3 New Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now: Victoria Canal, The Weather Station, and Mac Miller

Victoria Canal
Victoria Canal image via Bella Howard

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 Victoria Canal, The Weather Station, and Mac Miller.

Victoria Canal – Slowly, It Dawns

Victoria Canal’s debut album Slowly, It Dawns, out now via Parlophone, showcases the Spanish-American artist’s evolution from introspective balladry to vibrant pop experimentation. The album opens with a surprising warmth on tracks like ‘June Baby’ and ‘California Sober,’ embracing sunny, flirtatious vibes, while the second half returns to her intimate, stripped-back roots with highlights like the raw and striking ‘Barely.’ Canal’s journey, shaped by a global upbringing and her resilience in overcoming amniotic band syndrome, culminates in the touching finale of ‘Black Swan’ and ‘swan song,’ offering a stunning introduction to her new era.

Standout Songs: ‘June Baby,’ ‘California Sober,’ ‘15%,’ ‘Black Swan,’ and ‘swan song.’

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Victoria Canal

Artist Links:

Spotify
Apple Music

The Weather Station – Humanhood

Humanhood, the first Weather Station album since 2022’s How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars, showcases Tamara Lindeman’s intricate storytelling and jazz-inflected artistry. Released January 17, 2025, and recorded live over two sessions in Toronto, the album was co-produced by Lindeman and Marcus Paquin, with contributions from six musicians shaping its dynamic arrangements. Lead single ‘Neon Signs’ reflects on the dissonance of love and climate anxiety, while tracks like ‘Mirror,’ ‘Window,’ and ‘Body Moves’ expand the sonic palette. Following the critical acclaim of Ignorance, Humanhood marks a bold return for The Weather Station, supported by a global tour.

Standout Songs: ‘Neon Signs,’ ‘Mirror,’ ‘Body Moves,’ and ‘Ribbon.’

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Humanblood

Artist Links:

Spotify
Apple Music

Mac Miller – Balloonerism

Balloonerism, Mac Miller’s seventh studio album and second posthumous release, arrived on January 17, 2025, via Warner Records, five years after Circles. Recorded in 2014 around the time of his Faces mixtape, the album includes guest appearances from SZA and Miller’s alter ego, Delusional Thomas. Long regarded as a “holy grail” among fans due to unofficial leaks, Balloonerism was released following a heartfelt announcement from Miller’s estate, noting its significance to the late artist. Featuring cover art by Alim Smith and an accompanying Amazon Prime Video short film, the album fulfills a vision Miller began crafting before his passing.

Standout Songs: ‘5 Dollar Pony Rides,’ ‘Friendly Hallucinations,’ ‘Funny Papers,’ and ‘Rick’s Piano.’

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balloonerism

Artist Links:

Spotify
Apple Music

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