AceShowbiz - With an abundance of fantastic music dropping regularly, figuring out what to listen to next can be a daunting task. Each week, Pitchfork highlights notable new releases available on streaming platforms. This week's lineup features fresh albums from Ratboys, J. Cole, Mandy, Indiana, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter for weekly recommendations straight to your inbox. Please note that all selections featured here are independently curated by our editors. However, when you purchase through our affiliate links, Pitchfork receives a commission.

Ratboys: Singin’ to an Empty Chair [New West]

For nearly 16 years, Ratboys has been crafting their unique blend of alt-country and indie rock, but they’ve never sounded as authentic as they do on Singin’ to an Empty Chair. Produced by former Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla and recorded in a secluded cabin in Wisconsin, this sixth album showcases the band’s deep chemistry and trust, allowing them to fully express themselves. Walla remarked to Nina Corcoran in a recent Pitchfork profile, “Some [bands] are fractured and tormented and ultimately unsustainable, and the discord fuels the work until it doesn’t. Some are blissful and lucky and just happy to be there. Ratboys work because they work.”

Mandy, Indiana: Urgh [Sacred Bones]

The debut album, I’ve Seen a Way, from Mandy, Indiana, fused bloghouse, industrial, and post-punk into a captivating experience for an anxious society. Their follow-up, URGH, pushes the boundaries even further. Frontwoman Valentine Caulfield delivers lyrics in her native French, blending yowling and rapping with galloping percussion, distorted guitar, and electrifying synths. Recorded during Caulfield and drummer Alex Macdougall's recovery from surgeries, this album pulsates with a raw energy of violence and intensity.

Joshua Chuquimia Crampton: Anata [Puro Fantasía]

Just months after the groundbreaking debut of Los Thuthanaka, Joshua Chuquimia Crampton returns with his solo follow-up to the 2024 album Estrella por Estrella. While Los Thuthanaka created a state of chaotic wonder, Anata intertwines divine soundscapes with heavy riffs that cut through, merging harmony into a powerful maelstrom. The title alludes to an Andean celebration of Mother Earth held annually before the rainy season, with Crampton’s production style likened to capturing “a ceremony or a natural phenomenon with a phone camera.”

Beverly Glenn-Copeland: Laughter in Summer [Transgressive]

When Beverly Glenn-Copeland announced this new release, fans were eager for his return. This album continues to build on his legacy, showcasing his distinctive sound and emotional depth.