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6 December 2024
Alice Hebborn – Saisons
Angel Olsen – Cosmic Waves Volume 1
Claire Rousay – Sentiment Remix
Concrete Husband – Piel
Interpol – Live at Third Man Records
Kassie Krut – Kassie Krut EP
Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature
Lucinda Williams – Lucinda Williams Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road
Rosé [BLACKPINK] – Rosie
White Denim – 12
13 December 2024
The National – Rome [Live Album]
Saint Etienne – The Night
Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre – Missionary
20 December 2024
Canis Dirus – By The Grace Of Death
Deadly Magic – …As Nightmares Gorged The Earth EP
Epitaph – Path To Oblivion
Pandemic – Phantoms
Subway To Sally – Post Mortem
27 December 2024
Dominum – The Dead Don’t Die
Genocide Kommando – Third World War
Lament In Winter’s Night – Whereunto The Twilight Leads
Nefarious Dusk – Death Beneath A Starless Sky
Order Of Nosferat – Towards The Nightrealm Of Orlok
Úlfarr – Fornetes Folm
8 January 2025
Ethel Cain – Perverts
10 January 2025
Franz Ferdinand – The Human Fear
17 January 2025
Sophie Jamieson – I Still Want to Share
Ela Minus – Dia
24 January 2025
Ghais Guevara – Goyard Ibn Said
Open Head – What Is Success
Titi & Ale Hop – Mapambazuko
31 January 2025
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – The Purple Bird
Eddie Chacon – Lay Low
Freckle – Freckle
Geologist & D.S. – A Shaw Deal
MIKE – Showbiz!
7 February 2025
Squid – Cowards
James Brandon Lewis – Apple Cores
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory – Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory
Traxman – Da Mind of Traxman Vol.3
Wilco – A Ghost Is Born (Expanded Edition)
14 February 2025
Bartees Strange – Horror
Horsegirl – Phonetics On and On
Alessia Cara – Love & Hyperbole
21 February 2025
Sam Fender – People Watching
Saya Gray – Saya
28 February 2025
Ichiko Aoba – Luminescent Creatures
Mdou Moctar – Tears of Injustice
7 March 2025
Divorce – Drive to Goldenhammer
SASAMI – Blood On The Silver Screen
21 March 2025
The Horrors – Night Life
4 April 2025
DJ Koze – Music Can Hear Us
Penelope Trappes – A Requiem
25 April 2025
Prima Queen – The Prize
New album releases are a big deal in the music industry, often marking a significant milestone for artists and a fresh start for listeners eager to discover new sounds. Fridays are the traditional release day for albums across much of the world, and there’s a strategic reason for this timing. The industry adopted “Global Release Day” in July 2015, with Friday becoming the standardized day for new music drops. Before this, different countries had varying release days—Monday in the UK, Tuesday in the US, and so on. The change was designed to combat piracy and ensure fans everywhere could access new music simultaneously, creating a unified moment of excitement for global audiences.
Friday releases also capitalize on the weekend buzz. Fans are more likely to have free time to explore and enjoy new music on their days off, whether they’re streaming at home, buying physical albums, or attending launch events. From an industry perspective, releasing an album on a Friday gives a full week of sales and streaming data before weekly charts are compiled. This maximizes an artist’s chance of landing a strong debut, which is crucial for visibility and bragging rights in a highly competitive field.
Culturally, Friday drops align with the anticipation of the weekend, creating a sense of celebration and fresh discovery. Listeners are ready to set the tone for their days off, and new music provides the perfect soundtrack for everything from house parties to quiet nights in. It’s no coincidence that major artists often choose Fridays to drop surprise albums or long-awaited projects, knowing they can ride the wave of weekend chatter on social media. Ultimately, Friday releases are a savvy blend of tradition, business strategy, and audience psychology, keeping the music industry in sync with the rhythm of modern life.
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