FEATURE: The Hottest May on Record? Great Albums Due Next Month

FEATURE:

 

The Hottest May on Record?

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 IN THIS PHOTO: Chvrches/ALL PHOTOS/IMAGES: Getty Images

Great Albums Due Next Month

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APRIL is almost through…

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IN THIS PHOTO: Ray LaMontagne

and we are starting to get used to the warmer weather and promises of festivals. I have been looking ahead to May and all the records that are scheduled for release. There are some average and forgettable ones out there: among the clan are some fantastic options that warrant proper attention and play! I have collated the albums, I feel, everyone needs to get behind and investigate.

Here are the best May-due records that the fondest and most ardent music fans…

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IN THIS PHOTO: Courtney Barnett

NEED to keep their eyes out for. 

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Gaz CoombesWorld’s Strongest Man

Release Date: 4th May

Genres: Alternative/Rock/Indie

Label: Caroline Distribution

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Eleanor FriedbergerRebound

Release Date: 4th May

Genre: Indie-Rock

Label: Frenchkiss Records

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Leon BridgesGood Thing

Release Date: 4th May

Genres: R&B/Soul

Label: Columbia Records

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Beach House7

Release Date: 11th May

Genres: Dream-Pop/Indie-Rock

Label: Sub Pop

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Simian Mobile DiscoMurmurations

Release Date: 11th May

Genres: Dance/Electronic/House

Label: Wichita Recordings

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AshIslands

Release Date: 18th May

Genres: Alternative

Label: Infectious Music

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Courtney BarnettTell Me How You Really Feel

Release Date: 18th May

Genres: Alternative/Indie

Label: Mom + Pop Music

Parquet CourtsWide Awake!

Release Date: 18th May

Genres: Indie-Rock/Post-Punk

Label: Rough Trade Records

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Ray LaMontagnePart of the Light

Release Date: 18th May

Genres: Singer-Songwriter/Folk

Label: RCA Records

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ChvrchesLove Is Dead

Release Date: 25th May

Genres: Synth-Pop/Alternative

Label: Glassnote Records