On the program of musical releases of the week, some heavyweights of the music industry… but not only.
Ready for the weekend? It’s high time to take a breather and enjoy the summer that’s (finally) coming. And to help you out, what could be better than this week’s music releases? On the program for this Friday, July 12, are some heavyweights of the music industry, with Katy Perry and Eminem, but also other international artists like Metronomy and Cigarette After Sex, to finish with a Frenchwoman, all the same: Jain.
Are you ready? Plug in the speakers, turn up the volume, here is the (non-exhaustive) playlist of the musical releases of the week:
Katy Perry – Woman’s World
Pop star Katy Perry has made her new album official, 143 September 20. An expected return since it will be his first studio album since Smilereleased in August 2020. “I set out to create a bold, exuberant and celebratory pop-dance album with the symbolic digital expression of love as its core message,” the singer promises in a press release. To whet her fans’ appetites, Katy Perry has released Woman’s Worlda first single accompanied by a clip.
Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady
American rapper Eminem is back this Friday, July 12 with a twelfth album called The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)in which he buries his famous alter ego. A new – and highly anticipated – album that has 19 tracks, including the singles already released: Houdini And Tobey with Big Sean and BabyTron. “Public Service Announcement: Death of Slim Shady “is a concept album, so if you listen to the songs out of order, they might not make sense. Enjoy,” the legendary artist wrote on X – formerly Twitter.
Metronomy – Posse EP Volume 2
We’re changing the mood with the British band Metronomy who are releasing their new collaborative EP this Friday – perfect for relaxing this weekend, entitled Posse EP Volume 2 and composed of five tracks, produced by Joe Mount, founder and central figure of the group. Three tracks had already been released: Nice Town, With Balance And Contact High.
Cigarette After Sex – X’s
If the weekend mood is more throbbing or if you have decided to spend it under the covers, we can only recommend the new album by Cigarette After Sex, X’sreleased this Friday. Composed of ten tracks, including the singles Tejano Blue, Dark Vacay And Baby Blue Moviethis album evokes a love story and… a breakup. A “brutal” album, in the words of the group’s leader, Greg Gonzalez.
Jain – Nobody Knows
In the middle of a summer festival tour, singer Jain has released a new single, called Nobody Knowswhich she had announced a few days ago on social networks. A song released accompanied by a clip, all for a resolutely 80s synthpop atmosphere.