All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 16

Jun 16, 2023
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Asake
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Bettye LaVette
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Killer Mike
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Meshell Ndegeocello
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ANECDOTE

Bettye LaVette's Late Bloom

  • Bettye LaVette's career blossomed late, gaining recognition nearly 20 years after her first recordings in the 1960s.
  • This album proves she still has that unique emotive feeling present in her earlier recordings.
INSIGHT

Killer Mike's Personal Reflection

  • Killer Mike's album Michael is a personal and community-oriented project.
  • It explores his Atlanta roots, reuniting with past collaborators and reflecting on his relationship with the trap and those affected by it.
INSIGHT

Sigur Rós's Sonic Landscape

  • Sigur Rós's ÁTTA blends post-rock, classical, and ambient music, creating a unique sonic experience.
  • The album's masterful use of tension, shifting from beautiful soundscapes to discordant drones, evokes a sense of uncertainty.
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