14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Tori Amos, and More
This week's notable album releases include American Football's fourth LP, which blends post-rock and emo with introspective lyrics, and Tori Amos' 'In Times of Dragons,' a politically charged exploration of modern societal ills featuring her first harpsichord use in decades. Danish artist Hekt debuts with 'Forever,' merging Copenhagen's left-field pop with Glasgow's electronic influence, while Ana Roxanne delivers a haunting ambient balladry album titled 'Poem 1.' Zara Larsson expands on her 2025 success with 'Midnight Sun: Girls Trip,' a remix album featuring high-profile collaborations and fresh arrangements.
- ▪American Football's LP4 explores post-rock and shoegaze while retaining their signature emo sound.
- ▪Tori Amos' 'In Times of Dragons' addresses political and societal issues with her first harpsichord use since 1996.
- ▪Hekt's debut 'Forever' connects Copenhagen's pop scene with Glasgow label Numbers' electronic legacy.
- ▪Ana Roxanne's 'Poem 1' is her most lucid ambient balladry album since 2020.
- ▪Zara Larsson's 'Midnight Sun: Girls Trip' is a remix album featuring artists like Robyn, Shakira, and Tyla.
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News14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: American Football, Kacey Musgraves, and MoreAlso stream new releases from Tori Amos, Isaiah Rashad, and Zara LarssonBy Jazz Monroe and Hattie LindertMay 1, 2026American Football, photo by Alexa VisciusSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWith so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from American Football, Tori Amos, Zara Larsson, and Kacey Musgraves. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors.
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