All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best releases out on Sept. 1
Sep 1, 2023
NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include Speedy Ortiz's 'Rabbit Rabbit', Illa J's 'No Traffic', Puma Blue's 'Holy Waters', and Slowdive's 'everything is alive'. The hosts discuss Speedy Ortiz's exploration of art and industry, Illa J's funky production and collaboration, and Puma Blue's haunting music project. They also highlight other notable releases and recommend albums by L'Rain, Ama Lou, Kendra Morris, and Jeff Rosenstock.
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Speedy Ortiz's Inspiration
- Speedy Ortiz's new album, Rabbit Rabbit, is inspired by Sadie Dupuy's experiences in the music industry.
- It explores grim aspects like self-serving artists and the burden of making art.
Nostalgia and Experimentalism
- Speaker 0 found Speedy Ortiz's album nostalgic, reminiscent of 90s radio rock but with an experimental twist.
- The song "Scabs" exemplifies this with its tricky meter and scratchy guitar sounds.
Lyrical Depth
- Speaker 0 had to look up words in the dictionary while listening to Speedy Ortiz's album.
- He views this as a positive aspect of the album's lyrical depth.