This summer has been quite the season for new music. Music fans of all genres have gotten plenty of releases from both old and new artists. From bluegrass, to indie-rock, to pop, this summer’s releases hit across the board.
“Virgin” – Lorde
After Charli XCX hinted during her 2025 Coachella set that many artists would be releasing new music this summer, fans were excited to hear about Lorde’s new album “Virgin.” Following the release of her 2021 album, “Solar Power,” “Virgin” was highly anticipated and did not disappoint. Following the solo release of the track “What Was That,” fans eagerly awaited the rest of the record.
In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lorde said this album is “Kind of like a photo of yourself that you don’t love but captures something true about you.” Honest and vulnerable as ever, Lorde has created a relatable album for many.
“SWAG” – Justin Bieber
A day before the secret release of Justin Bieber’s new album, “SWAG,” various billboards popped up alluding to the album. Since the debut of his previous album, “Justice,” a lot has changed for Bieber.
Receiving a 7.3 from Pitchfork, “SWAG” is described by author Rawiya Kameir as “warm, blissful, and a little out of touch.” “SWAG,” is a unique collection of songs that speaks to Bieber’s current place in life, and that comes across strongly in his lyricism.
“DON’T TAP THE GLASS” – Tyler, The Creator
Following the release of Tyler, the Creator’s 2024 album “CHROMAKOPIA,” fans were shocked by the semi-surprise release of his new album, “DON’T TAP THE GLASS.” The record has a lot of fun playing with dream-like back-tracks and production, tying into a lot of similar sounds from Tyler, the Creator in past albums.
As his second album in less than a year, “DON’T TAP THE GLASS” is clearly less powerful than the previous record, “CHROMAKOPIA.” However, the album is a strong medley of music and clearly possesses high production quality.
“Snipe Hunter” – Tyler Childers
Tyler Childers’s new country album, “Snipe Hunter,” is nothing short of perfect for the summer season. The stand-out tracks being “Oneida,” “Eatin’ Big Time, “Bitin’ List” and “Nose on the Grindstone,” Childers sings about themes he’s never sung about before.
Millan Verma, a writer with Pitchfork, said “[Childers] may be the first person with a Kentucky drawl to sing about dharma, rolling ‘like the Pandavas’ with his brothers, and bringing his wife and mother to a nirvana-like oasis where they sing Hare Krishna and West Virginia fiddle standards alike.”
“Precipice” – Indigo de Souza
Indigo de Souza’s new record, “Precipice,” is a great addition to the summer music scene. As her fourth album, “Precipice” uses unique percussion, synth and vocals to create a well-rounded indie rock album.
Receiving a lower score of 6.6 from Pitchfork, Grace Robins-Somerville said, “With a shift toward cleaned-up synth-pop, the singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album leaves her standout vocal performances feeling less distinct.” However, the shift away from a vocal concentration is a nice change of pace for De Souza and makes this record feel more cohesive and multifaceted.
“Bite Me” – Renee Rapp
Known for her authentic personality, Reneé Rapp does not hold back in her new album, “Bite Me.” This album follows her debut album “Snow Angel,” from 2023 and after her starring role as Regina George in the 2024 film “Mean Girls,” she has returned to the pop world.
Lyrics like “signed a hundred NDAs but I still say something,” from the track “Leave me Alone” really add to the spirit of the album. Choosing such a bold song as the opening track sets the theme of the album effectively. Rapp has never held back in the lyricism of her songs, and “Bite Me” is no deviation from her daring songwriting.
Upcoming Releases
Many albums and singles are set to release later this season with big names such as Sabrina Carpenter releasing her second studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Aug. 29, 2025. Other upcoming album releases include Laufey’s “A Matter of Time,” Mac Demarco’s “Guitar,” Big Thief’s “Summer Infinity,” Deftones’s “private music,” Blood Orange’s “Essex Honey” and many more exciting drops for all types of music lovers.
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