New Indie Rock Music Releases for 8/25
New indie rock music releases for 8/25 include the latest from Beach House, Manchester Orchestra, and more. Check out our roundup of the best new indie rock releases for this week.
The National- I Am Easy to Find
The National’s eighth studio album, I am Easy to Find, is set to release on May 17th. This record see’s the indie rockers expanding their sound by working with female vocalists for the first time in their career. The result is a more atmospheric and textured record that still maintains the sense of intimacy that has made The National one of the most beloved indie rock bands of the past two decades.
The National’s eighth studio album
The National is an American indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 1999. The band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). Continuous touring has solidified their reputation as one of the most popular live bands in music today.
I Am Easy to Find is The National’s eighth studio album and their first release in four years. The album was produced by Aaron Dessner and features horn, string, and gospel arrangements by Bryce Dessner. Matt Berninger’s lyrics were inspired by his wife Carin Besser, who co-wrote several of the album’s tracks. I Am Easy to Find is a collection of twenty-four interconnected songs that can be experienced as a sixty-four minute film directed by Mike Mills, or as a standalone record.
The National will embark on an international tour in support of I Am Easy to Find this fall, including dates in North America, Europe, Australasia and Asia.
Features 16 songs and is 74 minutes long
I Am Easy to Find is the eighth studio album by American indie rock band The National, released on May 17, 2019 through 4AD. The album features 16 songs and is 74 minutes long. It is a companion piece to the 24-minute mini-film of the same name directed by Mike Mills, starring Alicia Vikander.
The album was announced on March 6, 2019, along with the release of its lead single, “You Had Your Soul with You”. Upon announcement, the band also released a video for the song “Light Years”, which was included on a limited edition 7″ single for Record Store Day’s “Back to Black” Friday event.
The album is a return to form for the band
For their eighth album, The National took a different approach than they had in the past. I Am Easy to Find is a meditation on becoming an adult, and the inevitable feelings of isolation and anxiety that come with it. The album features contributions from a wide range of female vocalists, including Sharon Van Etten, Mina Tindle, Kate Stables (aka Withered Hand), and Lisa Hannigan. The result is an album that is both intimate and expansive, with moments of joy and sorrow intermingling throughout.
The Raconteurs- Help Us Stranger
The Raconteurs are back with their first album in 11 years, and it was definitely worth the wait. The album is a return to form for the band, with a focus on classic rock instrumentation and songwriting. The album is a bit of a departure from their previous work, but it is a welcomed one.
The Raconteurs’ third studio album
The Raconteurs’ third studio album, Help Us Stranger, was released on June 21, 2019. Jack White and Brendan Benson return as the core members of the band, with bassist Jack Lawrence and drummer Patrick Keeler also contributing. The album is the first release from the band in 11 years, following 2008’s consolers of the lonely.
The album’s lead single, “help me stranger”, was released on may 15, 2019. The song peaked at number one on Billboard’s adult alternative songs chart, making it the band’s first number-one single on any chart. The second single, “Sunday driver”, was released on june 3, 2019.
Features 12 songs and is 48 minutes long
The Raconteurs are back with their first new album in more than 10 years. The new album, Help Us Stranger, features 12 songs and is 48 minutes long. It was produced by Jack White and co-produced by Brendan Benson. The album was recorded at White’s Third Man Studio in Nashville and mixed at Electric Lady Studios in New York.
The album is a return to the band’s roots
The Raconteurs are an American rock band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 2005. The band is composed of Jack White (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Brendan Benson (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Lawrence (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Patrick Keeler (drums). Along with the White Stripes and the Dead Weather, the Raconteurs are one of several collaboration projects white has been a part of. p>
The Raconteurs’ debut album, Broken Boy Soldiers, was released on May 15, 2006. The album reached number seven in the UK and number five in the US. In 2008, the band released their follow-up album Consolers of the Lonely to positive reviews and commercial success; it debuted at number one on Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in the US. In 2011, they released their third album Hydraulic Cone Crusher only in Japan; it was not released internationally.
On June 3 2018 Sophisticated Leisure announced that The Raconteurs would be releasing a new album titled Help Us Stranger on June 21 2019. The album would be their first release in 11 years. It is set to be released under Third Man Records as well as being distributed by Universal Music Group’s subsidiary label Republic Records
Weyes Blood- Titanic Rising
Weyes Blood’s fourth studio album
Weyes Blood, born Natalie Mering in 1986, is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Weyes Blood’s music has been described as “gothic country” and her lyrics often focus on “themes of love, loss, heartache and hope.”
Weyes Blood’s fourth studio album, Titanic Rising, was released on April 5th, 2019 to critical acclaim. The album reached number one on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and number 18 on the Top Rock Albums chart. Titanic Rising was nominated for the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
Features 10 songs and is 41 minutes long
The album features 10 songs and is 41 minutes long. It was co-produced by Mering and months in the making. You can expect to hear some shifts in genre from her last album, but what remains consistent is her beautifully textured voice which sounds as wise beyond its years as it did a decade ago.
The album is a mix of Weyes Blood’s signature sound with a more polished production
Titanic Rising is the fourth studio album by American musician Weyes Blood, released on April 5, 2019 by Sub Pop. The album was recorded following a period of personal upheaval for lead singer Natalie Mering, who used the album as an opportunity to explore new musical territory while still staying true to her unique sound.
The album received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its mix of Weyes Blood’s signature sound with a more polished production. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard US Indie chart and number 14 on the UK Americana chart.
