Upcoming Album of the Week (Ending June 10)

My birthday, August 25, falls on a Friday this year! It's shaping up to be a good day for new music with albums announced, so far, from EMA, Iron & Wine, Oh Sees, and The War on Drugs. Check out my Upcoming Releases page for some ideas for birthday gifts! ;)

This week, Alvvays announced their sophomore album, Antisocialites.

pitchfork.com

Alvvays (pronounced as "always") became a new favorite of mine in 2014 with their self-titled debut record. The Toronto band, which formed in 2011, impressed with jangly guitars and wistful vocals.

They announced their new album on Tuesday, and also released its first single, "In Undertow".

Antisocialites is set to be released on September 8.

Also announced this week:

Ariana Grande - One Love Manchester (out now)
Avey Tare - Eucalyptus (July 21)
Emily Haines - Choir of the Mind (July 7)
Good Time: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (August 11)
ILOVEMAKONNEN - Fun Summer Vol. 1 EP (out now)
Iron & Wine - Beast Epic (August 25)
Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface (July 28)
Oh Sees - Orc (August 25)
Susanne Sundfør - Music for People in Trouble (August 25)
Toro Y Moi - Boo Boo (July 7)
Vic Mensa - The Manuscript (out now)
Zola Jesus - Okovi (September 8)