There was a time when avid fans of an artist would wait outside a record store on the release day to be the first to listen. Well now thanks to the internet, everybody wants everything free, apart from when they don't know they want it and it falls on their lap (#Beyonce). To cater for Generation Now, albums are streamed to stop people downloading illegally, or on the downside, convince people the album is good enough to download illegally. Today, the album streams for some of the most anticipated artists have dropped and we've presented them below for your disposal.
Lily Allen- Sheezus
So far the songs released off Sheezus have taught us it's hard out here for a bitch, that we all get periods and that it's far more peaceful in an air balloon than on earth. With that in mind, Sheezus will naturally be a pretty educational listen. It's her first album since her short-lived retirement and venture into vintage clothing and is full of Lily's trademark quick wit and smut. It seems like all we've spoke about in the past week is Ms. Allen and we're sure to be talking about it a whole lot more following a quick listen to Sheezus.
Read our lessons learnt from Sheezus here.
Lykke Li- I Never Learn
Poor Lykke Li is a bit down in the ditches. Previous to the creation of the album Li said, "I've immersed myself in trying to figure out what actually is going on inside of me when the lights go out and the music stops". What has emerged from that soul searching is a collection of nine ballads featuring a seemingly troubled Lykke Li. It's not guaranteed to be an easy listen but given Li's track record it's not likely to disappoint.
Tune-Yards- Nikki Nack
Merrill Garbus is pushing the boundaries on her third albums. Her first two albums, Bird-Brains and whokill were critical darlings but it looks as if Nikki Nack will push her forth to a wider audience. Speaking of the album, Garbus told Fact that she had to "push myself in new directions and trust that my audience would come with me. And that was a terrifying leap.” That has been seen so far on the colourful Water Fountain and the RnB flavoured, Wait For A Minute. If you're feeling a little down after listening to Lykke Li, pop on this one for a colour explosion of loops, experimental instruments and playful melodies.
Read our review of Wait For A Minute in Musical Speed Dating here.
Movement- Movement EP
If you're strapped for time, listen to this shortie from Aussie boys, Movement. The trio is signed to Modular (Cut Copy, The Presets, Tame Impala) and have been a real hot topic overseas of late. Their song, Us, was labelled best new music by Pitchfork as was their latest, Like Lust. If you're looking for some steamy, after dark music there isn't a better place to look than right here.
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