All Songs Considered 2024 Preview: The year's most anticipated albums
Jan 9, 2024
Get pumped for the highly anticipated albums of 2024! Sleater-Kinney's intense new album after a tragedy and the eclectic sound of Hurray For The Riff Raff. Plus, Lee Scratch Perry's legendary impact on reggae, and the exciting releases from serpentwithfeet and Chelsea Wolfe. Stay tuned for predictions on the future of pop music!
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Tragedy Behind Sleater-Kinney's Album
- Sleater-Kinney's new album, Little Rope, is intensely personal, written after Carrie Brownstein's parents died in a car accident.
- Corin Tucker had to break the tragic news, as she was listed as Brownstein's emergency contact.
The Smile's Sound
- The Smile, featuring Radiohead members, blurs the lines between a side project and the main band's sound.
- Their music is described as having an eerie fog, similar to Johnny Greenwood's film scores.
Brittany Howard's Evolution
- Brittany Howard's new album showcases reinvention and bold experimentation.
- Her sound has evolved, with deeper grooves and a fearless exploration of her vocal range.