Here is a list of notable albums released 15 August 2025.
POP / MAINSTREAM
Maroon 5 – Love Is Like
First album in four years from the pop-rock mainstays, featuring upbeat funk-pop singles, ballads, and guest spots from international pop stars.
Conan Gray – Wishbone
Fourth album from the pop singer-songwriter, exploring heartbreak, self-reflection, and cinematic production with influences from 80s synthpop.
Tom Grennan – Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be
UK singer-songwriter’s fourth album, mixing stadium pop, soul, and heartfelt ballads, tackling personal growth and bittersweet experiences.
Bret McKenzie – Freak Out City
Flight of the Conchords member’s latest solo LP, mixing witty, narrative-driven songwriting with folk-rock and quirky pop arrangements.
ROCK / INDIE / ALTERNATIVE
Alison Goldfrapp – Flux
Electropop and synth-driven album from the UK singer-songwriter, expanding on the shimmering, futuristic sound she explored in her debut solo work.
Big Noble – It’s Later Than You Think
Ambient, experimental collaboration between Daniel Kessler (of Interpol) and sound designer Joseph Fraioli, focusing on cinematic soundscapes and mood.
Black Honey – Soak
Fourth studio album from the Brighton indie rockers, blending alt-rock grit with cinematic pop hooks and dark lyrical themes.
Cass McCombs – Interior Live Oak
Americana-meets-indie folk release from the prolific US singer-songwriter, noted for his poetic lyricism and subtle instrumentation.
Chevelle – Bright As Blasphemy
10th studio album from the hard rock/alt-metal trio, continuing their heavy, melodic sound with dystopian lyrical themes.
Jack Garratt – Pillars
Electro-soul and alternative pop from the multi-instrumentalist, known for layered production, introspective lyrics, and emotive vocals.
Marissa Nadler – New Radiations
Dream-folk meets gothic Americana from the Boston singer-songwriter, with ethereal arrangements and haunting vocal delivery.
Pile – Sunshine And Balance Beams
Boston post-punk/indie rock veterans return with angular guitar riffs, knotty rhythms, and cryptic, emotionally intense lyrics.
Rise Against – Ricochet
Political punk rock with anthemic choruses and socially conscious themes from the Chicago band, marking their 11th studio album.
HIP-HOP / RAP
Chance the Rapper – Star Line
His first album since 2019’s The Big Day, combining gospel-tinged hip-hop, Chicago house influences, and soul samples, featuring high-profile collaborations.
Murs – Love and Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)
Final studio album from the indie rap veteran, mixing sharp wordplay, West Coast beats, and reflective autobiographical storytelling.
Evidence – Unlearning, Vol. 2
Second installment of the LA rapper’s acclaimed series, blending laid-back yet precise delivery with atmospheric, soulful production.
ELECTRONIC / R&B / SOUL
Kaytranada – Ain’t No Damn Way!
Genre-bending electronic/R&B record from the Canadian-Haitian producer, fusing house, funk, soul, and hip-hop with an array of guest vocalists.
Coco Jones – Why Not More? (Deluxe Edition)
Expanded version of the Grammy-winning R&B singer’s debut, adding new tracks and remixes that deepen the album’s mix of soulful ballads and upbeat grooves.
COUNTRY / AMERICANA / FOLK
Molly Tuttle – So Long Little Miss Sunshine
Bluegrass-Americana record from the Grammy-winning guitarist and singer, full of intricate picking, storytelling, and folk harmonies.
Steve Gunn – Music For Writers
Instrumental LP from the guitarist, blending folk, jazz, and minimalism; designed as a soundtrack for concentration and creativity.
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