All Songs Considered The best new albums out Sept. 19
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Sep 19, 2025 Kyle Meredith, a radio host and music journalist from WFPK in Louisville, joins to discuss the best new albums out on September 19. They dive into Joan Shelley's calming 'Real Warmth' and Lola Young's bold, empowering 'I'm Only F****** Myself.' The conversation highlights Sarah McLachlan's unexpected return with 'Better Broken' and the unique sounds of Wednesday's 'Bleeds.' The duo also shares rapid-fire recommendations, including tracks from Nine Inch Nails and Joy Crookes, offering a fresh take on this week’s music scene.
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Warmth As Quiet Activism
- Joan Shelley uses a calming, placid musical voice to deliver large, political and personal ideas.
- Her music treats comfort and warmth as tools that prepare listeners for collective action.
Joan Shelley's Quiet Trajectory
- Kyle Meredith recounts noticing Joan Shelley's rise from Maiden Radio to a cult following in Europe.
- He compares her ever-deepening sound to Nick Drake and praises her consistent sense of place in recordings.
Brash Pop Meets Rock Roar
- Lola Young blends brash, sexual candor with sunlit pop arrangements and rowdy rock energy.
- Her new record balances explicit themes with catchy hooks and growing icon potential.