New Music April

April 5 

Khruangbin 

One of my favorite trios ever, Khruangbin is releasing their latest album, “A LA SALA.” 

If you’re into heavy bass with touches of varying cultural musical influences you will absolutely love Khruangbin. I can’t rave about this group enough and they have never produced a bad song, so I’m heavily anticipating this release. 

Khraungbin will be going on tour in support of “A LA SALA,” kicking off their North American leg at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

You can’t tell but tears are definitely falling on my keyboard right now because I wish I could be there. 

Marcus King 

Now, if soul is what you’re craving to hear, you need to give Marcus King a listen. 

In this recent discovery, I have fallen down a rabbit hole of immaculate storytelling, gritty vocals that also happen to be as smooth as butter and shredded emotions. King is the epitome of good music — no extra gimmicks, no added controversy, no shock factors — just good music. With blues and soul influences pouring out of his heart and guitar, he gives listeners an experience to remember. 

King will be releasing his album, Mood Swings, this April, and he has already given fans a peak of what’s to come with early releases of his singles, “Hero,” “F*ck My Life Up Again,” and his title track. King will also be kicking off his Mood Swings tour, on May 6.

Wisp

As shoegaze continues to regain popularity, 19-year-old Wisp has paved her way into the scene with her soft voice and hypnotizing guitar. My discovery of her came after my introduction to her song, “Your Face,” which continues to have major replay value on my playlists.

Wisp has announced her debut EP, And Enough for you, while also releasing the title track, which highlights her vocals a bit more — while still making room for her guitar. Wisp has also announced she will be going on a U.S. tour!

Lizzie McAlpine 

After the major success of her single “Ceilings,” Lizzie McAlpine is gracing fans with her newest project, “Older.” The album features 14 songs that I’m sure are reminiscent of McAlpine’s own lore. 

With her sound usually consisting of heavy acoustic instrumentation, fans can likely expect an emphasis on her own style of artistic narration with a stripped-back sound. 

Bryson Tiller 

Singer Bryson Tiller is making his way back on the music scene with his latest hot-girl anthem, “Whatever She Wants” and also dropping a new self-titled album this spring.

Tiller released the single “Calypso” from his upcoming album with an emphasis on his sultry vocals a a chill, island-type beat in the background.

I can definitely foresee Tiller’s new album being my go-to for being “outside” this summer.

Conan Gray

After his single “Heather,” took over the internet in 2020, Conan Gray became so popular, he  took a hiatus from releasing music. Four years later, Gray has announced the release of his LP, “Found Heaven.” Gray has released five songs before the drop, getting fans stirred up over what’s to come. 

April 12 

Girl in Red

Queer icon, girl in red, has announced her latest project, “I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!” as well as her North American and European tour. 

This album will serve as her sophomore album with the early release of her song “You Need me Now?” featuring Sabrina Carpenter, enticing fans with an upbeat anthem. 

Maggie Rogers 

Before the release of her 10-track project “Don’t Forget About Me,” the Maryland singer-songwriter gifted fans with early releases of her songs, “So Sick of Dreaming” and the title song both sounding like a nod to the early 2000s, reminding me of the style of singers such as Nora Jones and KT Tunstall. Rogers’ newest release also comes with a tour beginning May 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

April 19

Pearl Jam

For all my “dad-rock” connoisseurs out there, get excited because Pearl Jam has announced their latest album, “Dark Matter.”  

The project is accompanied by an exclusive cinematic experience, a one-night-only global theatrical performance shown in more than 225 locations in the United States and around the world. I will be in attendance with my fellow Pearl “Jammers” (yes, it’s coming to Jax!) to experience what band members have been cooking up to serve us. 

The album release also comes with the promise of a world tour starting in North America, on May 4. Pearl Jam will unfortunately not be visiting Florida so, my cinema experience is the closest I’m going to get.