1. Peaches – No Lube So Rude
Known for sexually explicit songs like “Fuck the Pain Away” (2000), Canadian electro-clash musician Peaches will release her first album in 10 years on February 20. What else is in the teaches of peaches?
2. Magdalena Bay – A Nice Day: A Collection of Singles
The American alternative pop duo, formed by high school sweethearts in Miami, now based in LA, are known for creating immersive, narrative-driven music blending nostalgic pop, Y2K aesthetics, and sci-fi themes. Anticipated in April.
3. The Molotovs – Wasted On Youth
The teenage siblings, who already have Sex Pistols, Libertines and Blondie concerts under their belt, are releasing their debut album on January 30.
4. Arca – A9 (???)
While no official announcement for a new Arca album has been made, rumours of an imminent drop are circulating. She’s celebrated for her fluid expression, featuring spectral sounds with themes of identity and technology, and has collaborated with Björk and Kanye West.
5. Charli XCX – Wuthering Heights
The soundtrack album for the upcoming film adaptation of Emily Brontë’’s novel. A darker, gothic sound is expected – a departure from Brat. Inspired by the film’s script, it’s described as “raw, wild, sexual, gothic and British”. February 13.
6. Lana Del Rey – Stove
Lana Del Rey has changed her upcoming country album’s name multiple times, from the initial “Lasso” to “The Right Person Will Stay”, and most recently to “Stove”. With more autobiographical songs added, the release date is believed to be pushed back to late January.
7. Ladytron – Paradises
It’s a great year for electro-clash fans as another major player Ladytron tempts a genre revival with Paradises. Releasing March 20, it’s “a beach at the end of the world” …
8. Xiu Xiu – Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
Xiu Xiu is an American experimental rock band, formed in 2002, known for their challenging, emotionally raw music. It blends avant-garde pop, noise, and art-rock with deeply personal and often dark lyrics exploring trauma, identity, and sexuality. January 16.
9. Cardinals – Masquerade
The Cork quintet, known for their canny ability to translate Ireland’s cultural fabric into introspective earworms, are set to release their debut album on February 13. A bumper 2025 saw the band boast supporting slots for The Pogues and Fontaines D.C, priming Masquerade for maximum impact.
10. The Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment
With a career spanning five decades, January 30 will see punk juggernauts the Buzzcocks release their latest and 11th album. Attitude Adjustment sees punk’s piercing snarl meet moreish, melodic musings.
