Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.
This week saw Mac Miller’s posthumous comeback and Lucy Dacus’ post-Boygenius comeback. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.
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Mac Miller — “DJ’s Chord Organ” Feat. SZA
Mac Miller’s legacy continues with the late rapper’s second posthumous album, Balloonerism. It’s primarily Mac doing his distinct thing, but he gets a couple of assists, including one from SZA on “DJ’s Chord Organ.”
Central Cee and 21 Savage — “GBP”
Central Cee has a major moment coming this year with the release of his debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness. He recruited 21 Savage (who knows a thing or two about successful LPs) to join him on “GBP,” a love letter to the UK.
Lucy Dacus — “Ankles”
What does the future hold for Boygenius? Who knows! What is certain is that its members aren’t going anywhere, and that includes Lucy Dacus, who just announced a new album with the string-laden single “Ankles.”
My Morning Jacket — “Time Waited”
Jim James and company have been rock leaders for over two decades now, and the legacy continues with the announcement of their latest album, Is. Last week, they shared lead single “Time Waited,” which is epic yet also tender and lush.
Jason Isbell — “Bury Me”
Sometimes, albums take years to get done. Then there’s Jason Isbell’s just-announced Foxes In The Snow, which he managed to record in just five days. That doesn’t mean he cut any corners on the acoustic album, though, as he shows on lead single “Bury Me.”
Bartees Strange — “Wants Needs”
Bartees has been teasing his upcoming album Horror for the past few months now, and he confronts something that’s scary to him on new single “Wants Needs“: The idea that, despite “a lot of these neurosis are of my own making,” “race is a powerful component” of his perception in the indie rock space.
MIKE — “Bear Trap”
Underground rap favorite MIKE has been putting in work, as evidenced by the fact that his upcoming album Showbix! is his tenth. On last week’s “Bear Trap,” Uproxx’s Aaron Williams notes MIKE’s “dense, mumbly flow is paired with a murky, but pretty, soul loop.”
Perfume Genius — “It’s A Mirror”
Now that Mike Hadreas is done celebrating the anniversary of Too Bright, he’s onto new Perfume Genius material: Last week, he announced the album Glory and shared the reflective single “It’s A Mirror.”
Jungle — “Keep Me Satisfied”
You’ve heard Jungle’s soulful viral hit “Back On 74,” and it turns out the UK group has more catchy bangers in them beyond their signature song. Last week, they delivered “Keep Me Satisfied,” which lives in the “Back On 74” stylistic universe, and the one-take video is worth a watch, too.
Morray — “FTA (Failure To Appear)”
Morray didn’t drop any new singles in 2024, but the J. Cole-approved artist is starting off 2025 with some freshness. He delivered “FTA (Failure To Appear)” last week, and it seems him sing-rapping about how his presence will be felt stronger than ever going forward.