Check out new albums due in May from Broken Social Scene, The Black Keys, Leela James, LCD Soundsystem, Flying Lotus and The Hold Steady.
Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record
Yep, they have a lot of members, as Brendan Canning explains, and they also have a lot of guests on the new album, including Feist, Emily Haines, members of Do Make Say Think, The Sea and Cake’s Sam Prekop and Tortoise (John McEntire produced the whole thing). Their first since 2005′s eponymous album, Broken Social Scene release Forgiveness Rock Record on May 4 via Arts & Crafts.
Stream album via NPR Music
LCD Soundsystem – This is Happening
It is happening, and lots of it. The new album is out May 17 in the U.K. and stateside May 18 via DFA. Mr. Murphy kicks off a summer tour today, bouncing back between Europe and the U.S. with stops at major festivals like Sonar, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork and Sasquatch.
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Hold Steady – Heaven is Whenever
The Hold Steady has a new album, Heaven is Whenever, out May 4 via Vagrant. The Brooklyn-via-Minneapolis band hits the road on a long summer tour, starting in sunny California, weaving through Europe and landing back in the States in July.
Stream album via NPR Music
Leela James – My Soul
Released by the legendary Stax Records on May 25, My Soul could be the soul singer’s biggest move since her 2005 debut A Change is Gonna Come. If you’re missing some sweet in your life, check the first single “Tell Me You Love Me.” Leela hits BET on May 2 as part of the “My Black is Beautiful” series.
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Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma
Today only Flying Lotus fans can stream the new album Cosmogramma on Brainfeeder Radio, also home to The Gaslamp Killer, Ras G and more. The album is out May 3 via Warp Records and features guests Ravi Coltrane, Laura Darlington (also on Daedelus’ new joint) and some chap named Thom Yorke.
Stream album via Brainfeeder Radio
The Black Keys – Brothers
The Black Keys will release their sixth full-length, Brothers, out May 18 via Nonesuch. The duo will hit Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with David Letterman, Central Park’s Summerstage, Lollapalooza and, oh yeah, a summer tour too.
Stream songs via The Black Keys
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