Top New Albums Releasing on June 20

Sister trio and pop-rock archetypes HAIM released I quit on Friday.

It’s Friday, a perfect day to embrace the soothing sounds of new music. Dive into a collection of delightful new releases, featuring some of the year’s most enchanting albums. Raina Douris, host of the public radio program World Cafe, joins Stephen Thompson on our New Music Friday podcast to explore the harmonious world of pop-rock perfectionists HAIM, alongside a guitar band called Hotline TNT whose nostalgic hooks evoke sweet memories, and a wonderful mix of dance, jazz, rap, and R&B by Yaya Bey. Keep scrolling to discover the full list of albums released on June 20 and unwind with us as you listen to the show beginning at 3 a.m. ET wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

The Starting Five

Our hosts share the soothing backstories and enjoyable tracks from the following albums:

• HAIM, I quit – A calming choice for fans of Fleetwood Mac and Vampire Weekend
• Hotline TNT, Raspberry Moon – Perfect for those who appreciate Dinosaur Jr. and My Bloody Valentine
• Yaya Bey, do it afraid – A gentle recommendation for fans of SAULT and Digable Planets
• Kelsey Waldon, Every Ghost – For those who find comfort in Sierra Ferrell and John Prine
• S.G. Goodman, Planting by the Signs – A warm embrace for listeners of early Cat Power and Waxahatchee

New Music Friday is a feature of NPR’s All Songs Considered podcast. Join us for a peaceful discussion on your favorite platforms beginning at 3 a.m. ET.

The Lightning Round

Here are five more albums we wish we could explore more deeply on the podcast:

• Seven Davis Jr., Don’t Crash Out Challenge
• U.S. Girls, Scratch It
• Matthew Shipp, The Cosmic Piano
• Tropical F*** Storm, Fairyland Codex
• Nathan Salsburg, Ipsa Corpora

Enjoy the best songs from each album on our New Music Friday playlists, lovingly curated for your listening experience.

The Long List

For those seeking deeper tranquility, here are the week’s new albums, thoughtfully sorted by genre:

Pop

• Karol G, Tropicoqueta
• Benson Boone, American Heart
• YUNGBLUD, Idols
• Sam Austins, The Woods, Vol. 1

Jazz

• Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer, Different Rooms
• Joshua Redman, Words Fall Short
• V/A, Gilles Peterson presents International Anthem

Rock/Alt/Indie

• The B-52’s, The Warner and Reprise Years (Box Set)
• The Gregg Allman Band, One Night In DC, May 15, 1984
• Gilla Band, The Early Years (10th Anniversary Reissue)
• The Feelies, Rewind
• Little Mazarn, Mustang Island
• UNIVERSITY, McCartney, It’ll Be OK
• Benét, Make ‘Em Laugh
• Death Pill, Sologamy
• Elijah Johnston, Stupid Soul
• Minais B, And I Know I Can Feel Bad When I Get in a Bad Mood
• The Sick Man of Europe, s/t
• Water Machine, God Park
• Yuuf, Alma’s Cove EP

R&B/Soul

• Georgie Sweet, I Swear To You
• Keke Palmer, Just Keke
• Nyah Grace, Divinely Devoted
• PAMÉ, Static Blush EP

Rap/Hip-Hop

• Samara Cyn, Backroads EP
• Loyle Carner, Hopefully!
• Isaiah Hull, POCOMANIA
• K-Trap, When The Dust Settles EP
• Maxo, Mars Is Electric
• Bas & The Hics, Melanchronica
• Che Noir, The Color Chocolate 2
• Aitch, 4midwxst, archangel
• Nick Grant, I Took It Personal
• Pluto, Both Ways

Electronic/Out There

• SOPHIE, PRODUCT (Reissue)
• Carl Craig, Desire: The Carl Craig Story (OST)
• Neggy Gemmy, She Comes From Nowhere
• Biosphere, The Way of Time
• Matmos, Metallic Life Review
• Félicia Atkinson, Promenades
• Simo Cell, FL Louis EP
• BAMBII, INFINITY CLUB II
• CAIN, Lineage
• Krystal Klear, Pancake EP
• Nightmares On Wax, Still Smokin.III
• Mount Kimbie, The Sunset Violent (Live In Heidelberg)
• Surusinghe, I Can’t Remember the Name of This, But That’s OK EP
• Florentino, Systems of Reflection EP
• Car Culture, Nothingburger EP
• Nikki Nair, Violence Is The Answer EP
• Elkka, Xpressions EP
• Facta, GULP
• Ric Wilson, AMERICA RUNS ON DISCO
• Feiertag, Empers EP
• GoGo Penguin, Necessary Fictions
• Julien Mier, Gradually
• L’Eclair, CLOUD DRIFTERS
• ontag Shogun x Lau Nau, Päiväkahvit
• Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Curse EP
• Fields Of Mist, Secrets Of The Nebula EP
• OSMIUM, s/t

Global

• Olamidé, s/t
• V/A, Edna Martinez Presents Picó: Sound System Culture From The Colombian Caribbean

Country/Folk/Americana

• Sally Anne Morgan, Second Circle
• The Horizon, James McMurtry, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy
• Brett Young, 2.0
• Brian Kelley, Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One
• Lukas Nelson, American Romance
• Mason Jennings, Magnifier
• The Jack Wharff Band, Richmond’s Most Wanted
• William Beckmann, Whiskey Lies & Alibis

Credits

Host: Stephen Thompson

Guest: Raina Douris, WXPN

Producer: Simon Rentner

Editor: Otis Hart

Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed