Beyonce’s Renaissance and 14 other albums you should listen to in July

The return of Queen B isn't the only exciting thing on tap for the month

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Beyonce’s Renaissance and 14 other albums you should listen to in July
Bottom left: Black Midi, top left: Interpol, middle: Maggie Rogers, top right: beabadoobee, bottom right: Superorganism Photo: Atiba Jefferson

We’re officially entering the dog days of summer, which brings both blistering heat waves and a steady stream of new albums to help you beat said heat. That includes the return of Beyonce—nearly eight years after the release of her previous solo album Lemonade. Some old rock staples, such as Interpol and Metric, also have new sounds on the way, as do workhorses Ty Segall and Neil Young. For those tapped into the new wave of rock groups, bands such as Florist and Momma have their own releases scheduled. And we’re also in line for some glitzy pop in the form of Maggie Rogers, beabadoobee, and Superorganism, who’ve come to rescue us from thinking about the relentless sun.

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of Montreal - Marijuana’s A Working Woman [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Of Montreal has practically cornered the market on cheeky psychedelic rock and even cheekier track titles (“Beware Our Nubile Miscreants” and “Kcrrraanggaanngg!!” are among our favorites). Case in point: Typing out the of their new album, Freewave Lucifer, would screw with this website’s code. The Georgia-based indie group’s 2021 album I Feel Safe With You, Trash brought their spirit of experimentation into the era of pandemic anxiety, using nonsense to help listeners make sense of our world. Does anything feel more tailor-made for these chaotic times than frontperson Kevin Barnes’ knack for combining upbeat melodies with the bleakest of lyrics? Let the ethereal synth and electro-funk of new lead single “Marijuana’s A Working Woman” wash over you for a sense of what’s to come. [Jack Smart]

7 Comments

  • filthyzinester-av says:

    I’d listen to The SPR3’s “Rhythm & Booze” album too, if I were you!

  • jrtaylor1111-av says:

    “the band’s second LP of 2020″?

  • recognitions-av says:

    This is the first I’ve heard of anyone getting diagnosed with CF at such a relatively late age. What a blow. Hope she’s doing okay.

  • mr-lee--av says:

    Don’t forget “Soccer Mommy – Sometimes, Forever” on 6/24
    The singles so far have been great.

  • erakfishfishfish-av says:

    Secret Machines also recently announced a new album (“Day 21″) coming out July 8.

  • michelle-fauxcault-av says:

    Now, after a tumultuous hiatus that included the life-changing one-two punch of a cystic fibrosis diagnosis and the bitter end of a marriage (her husband left her high and dry following her grim prognosis)…Her (ex-) husband being Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland, in case anyone needs a second reason to dislike the guy.

  • canadian-heritage-minute-av says:

    Tim Heidecker’s new album drops tomorrow (June 24)

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