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Upcoming Album Releases: A Guide to the Fall & Beyond (Updated October 26, 2023)
The fall and winter months are shaping up to be a busy season for music lovers, with a diverse range of artists preparing to release new albums. From pop experimentalists to indie rock stalwarts, there’s something for everyone on the horizon. here’s a curated guide to some of the moast anticipated releases, compiled from reports at Pitchfork and other sources. We’ll keep this updated as more announcements are made.
Key Releases – fall 2023
Here’s a breakdown of notable albums scheduled for release in the coming weeks and months. Release dates are subject to change.
| Artist | Album Title | Release Date | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charli XCX | brat | September 15, 2023 | Pop |
| Ratboys | The Visitor | September 29, 2023 | Indie rock |
| Dry Cleaning | Stumpwork | October 20, 2023 | Post-Punk |
| Gorillaz | The Mountain | october 27, 2023 | Choice/Hip-Hop |
| Danny L Harle | Harlecore | November 3, 2023 | Hyperpop |
| Melody’s Echo Chamber | Emotional Eternal | November 3, 2023 | Dream Pop |
| Joyce Manor | What We Were Promised | November 10, 2023 | Pop Punk |
| The Soft Pink Truth | Is This It? | November 10, 2023 | Electronic/Ambient |
| Geologist (animal Collective) | Mirage | November 17, 2023 | Electronic/Experimental |
| Niontay | 100days100nights | November 17, 2023 | R&B/Soul |
| Daphni | Butterfly | November 24, 2023 | Electronic |
| Bill Callahan | my Days of 58 | December 1, 2023 | folk/Singer-Songwriter |
Looking Ahead: Early 2024 & Beyond
While specific dates are often fluid, several artists have announced albums slated for release in the new year.
* Mitski: A new album is expected in early 2024,following the release of singles “Bug Like an Angel” and “Heaven.”
* Khruangbin: The instrumental trio is working on a new album, details of which are still scarce.
* Vampire Weekend: rumors suggest a new album is in the works, potentially arriving in the spring.
* PJ Harvey: Her ninth studio album, I Inside the Old Year Dying, was released in July 2023 to critical acclaim, but further projects are anticipated.
* Bon Iver: Justin Vernon has hinted at new Bon Iver material, though