Ane Brun – I Thought We Were the Same (Balloon Ranger Recordings)
The Norwegian singer-songwriter returns with a new collection of atmospheric, emotionally detailed alternative pop and folk.
Bad Brains – Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear – March 1979) (Trust Records)
A historically significant six-track recording from March 1979, capturing the legendary Washington, D.C. hardcore band at an exceptionally early stage. The release features previously unreleased studio performances, newly mixed by Ian MacKaye.
Bassvictim – Peace + War (VOTB)
The London electronic duo returns with another dose of abrasive, unconventional club music, combining experimental production and underground dance influences.
Boys Noize – 7LLVSION (ONES and ZEROS)
The German electronic producer's first solo album since 2021's +/- features collaborations with Brutalismus 3000, ABRA and other electronic artists. Expect an energetic blend of EBM, techno and new-wave influences.
Carmen Quill – Harmless (Ruination)
An independent alternative release appearing on Pitchfork's November 6 calendar.
Catherine Elicson – River of Fat (Community Music)
A new release from the experimental singer-songwriter, included in Pitchfork's date-specific release schedule.
Cult of Luna – In the Shadow of Your Shadow (Red Crk Recordings)
The Swedish post-metal veterans deliver their tenth studio album, a 71-minute collection featuring guest appearances from Joe Duplantier of Gojira and David Eugene Edwards. A substantial release for metal and post-metal listeners.
Current Joys – ROSEBUD (They Are Evil)
Nick Rattigan's long-running project returns with an album of maximalist production, anthemic choruses and emotionally charged songwriting.
Daine – In Endless Awe & Agony (PACK.)
The Australian artist continues exploring experimental pop, electronic production and alternative R&B on this new release.
Dawuna – Love's Arp (True Panther)
A richly layered experimental R&B and soul collection from Baltimore musician Ian Mugerwa, blending contemporary electronic production with diasporic Black music influences.
Dirty Three – Ulterior Motives (Touch and Go Records)
A fascinating archival collection of demos and live recordings from the Australian instrumental trio's formative years. Originally issued in limited quantities in 2012, the collection makes these early recordings more widely available.
Do Nothing – Friend World (Submarine Cat Records)
The Nottingham post-punk band returns with its second full-length, continuing its angular guitar arrangements, offbeat rhythms and sharply observed songwriting.
Django Django – Doveland (Clouds Hill)
The British art-rock group returns with its sixth studio album. Produced with Nick McCarthy of Franz Ferdinand and Polly Ester, the 12-song collection explores memory, loss and human connection.
La Roux – Old Flames (Vertigo / Casablanca)
La Roux's first full-length album in six years, written, produced and arranged by the artist herself. The 11-track record marks a new chapter for the British electronic-pop project.
Lil Baby – FRESH (Quality Control Music / Motown)
The Atlanta rapper's new 17-track album features Future, Young Thug, Rylo Rodriguez and other collaborators.
Lou Turner – Strangels (Spinster)
A new release from the Nashville-based singer-songwriter, bringing an independent folk and alternative-country perspective to the week's schedule.
Oisin Mod – Canary (Independent)
The Irish songwriter's new album features production by Bill Ryder-Jones and presents a collection of atmospheric, carefully arranged indie songwriting.
Oso Oso – an exchange of information (Feral Twin)
The sixth full-length from Jade Lilitri's Long Island indie-rock project, reconnecting the band's melodic pop-rock sound with its earlier emo and punk roots. It also inaugurates Feral Twin, the independent label founded by Hop Along drummer Mark Quinlan.
Party Dozen – 21 Bum Salute (City Slang)
The Australian experimental duo's fifth album pushes its saxophone, percussion and noise-rock approach into another adventurous collection.
Rex Orange County – Dream Fatigue (AWAL)
The British singer-songwriter returns with a new album of melodic, introspective alternative pop.
Sam Gendel – Advanced White Trash (Self-released)
A new project from the adventurous Los Angeles saxophonist and producer, continuing his explorations of experimental jazz, electronic music and unconventional arrangements.
Shygirl – SWALLOW! (Because Music)
The British electronic artist's new album moves between adventurous club production, experimental pop and contemporary dance music. The release includes contributions from a range of electronic and pop collaborators.
Skepta – The Fork and Knife (Big Smoke / Epic)
The grime pioneer returns with his first solo album in seven years. The 15-track project follows a long run of singles and previews, marking a major release for UK hip-hop.
Statik Selektah – Expensive Taste (Mass Appeal)
The veteran hip-hop producer assembles an extensive roster of MCs for a 21-track collaboration-heavy album, with appearances from Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, Killer Mike, Ab-Soul and many more.
Sufjan Stevens – Worst Christmas Ever! (Asthmatic Kitty)
A holiday collection bringing together 15 selections from Stevens' expansive Christmas catalog alongside the new original song “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better).”
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Origins 1971–1978 (UMe)
An extensive 50th-anniversary archival collection documenting the band's formative years. The deluxe configurations include five LPs, previously unreleased recordings, a Blu-ray and a DVD featuring a 1978 BBC performance.
Tove Styrke – I Thought This Story Wasn't About Me (Sony Sweden)
The Swedish pop artist returns with a 16-track alternative-pop album.
TV Priest – Cartoons (AMK / Kartel Music Group)
The British post-punk band returns with its third album, expanding beyond its earlier angular post-punk sound into a broader alternative-rock palette.
Twisted Teens – The Holy Cross Tigers (Independent)
A new release from the independent punk and alternative scene, listed for November 6 by Pitchfork and The Line of Best Fit.
