3 New Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now: IDK, Poppy, and Roc Marciano
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 IDK, Poppy, and Roc Marciano.
IDK – e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk.
On E.T.D.S. (Even The Devil Smiles), Maryland rapper IDK taps into the raw urgency of ’90s and 2000s mixtape culture while delivering one of his most direct and emotionally charged projects to date. Packed with heavyweight collaborators—Pusha T, Black Thought, RZA, Madlib, Goldie, Kaytranada, and posthumous appearances from MF DOOM and DMX—the self-released tape blends classic boom bap textures with modern energy, capturing both nostalgia and forward momentum. Beneath the stacked guest list, the project functions as a deeply personal reflection on incarceration, identity, and survival, shaped by IDK’s own experience with the criminal justice system, making E.T.D.S. feel less like a throwback and more like a gritty, present-day statement of purpose.
Standout Songs: ‘CLOVER,’ ‘START TO FINISH – S.T.F.,’ ‘FLAKKA,’ and ‘LIFE 4 A LIFE.’
7.0
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Poppy – Empty Hands
On Empty Hands, Poppy pushes her shape-shifting sound to new extremes, fusing crushing metalcore, industrial grit, and sleek pop instincts into one of her most dynamic releases yet. Produced and co-written by Jordan Fish, the record pivots effortlessly between nu-metal heft and glossy electronics, with singles like ‘Unravel,’ ‘Bruised Sky,’ and ‘Guardian’ showcasing her ability to turn tension into towering, melodic payoffs. Released via Sumerian Records, Empty Hands captures Poppy in full control of her duality—equal parts abrasive and anthemic—while reaffirming her place as one of modern heavy music’s most unpredictable voices.
Standout Songs: ‘Bruised Sky,’ ‘Guardian,’ ‘Unravel,’ and ‘If We’re Following The Light.’
6.8
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Roc Marciano – 656
On 656, Roc Marciano further cements his status as one of underground rap’s most meticulous architects, pairing razor-sharp lyricism with self-produced beats steeped in quiet opulence. Building on the legacy he established with Marcberg, the album finds Marci weaving dense wordplay, sly cultural references, and high-fashion imagery over lush soul samples and shadowy jazz textures. With features kept to a minimum, the focus stays squarely on his refined worldview and commanding presence, while select guest verses complement the project’s luxurious, noir-tinged atmosphere rather than distracting from it.
Standout Songs: ‘Trick Bag,’ ‘Childish Things,’ ‘Tracey Morgan Vomit,’ and ‘Good For You.’
6.4
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