With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new projects from Flo, Pa Salieu, Young Nudy, Star Bandz, Merely & Malibu, Johnny Coley, Sofie Royer, Cavalier & Child Actor, and Big Sad 1900. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.)
Flo: Access All Areas [Republic]
After years of honing their throwback R&B and girl-group charisma, Flo have released their debut album, Access All Areas. The three singers go big with belt-out songs (“AAA”) and radio hits (“Walk Like This”) as a way to showcase their self-described “growth and dedication to making girl group history.” The album, which follows last year’s 3 of Us EP, delves deeper into the rich harmonies, pop-teasing production, and soulful vocals that have helped Flo earn praise from genre figureheads like Kelly Rowland and Ariana Grande.
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Pa Salieu: Afrikan Alien [Warner]
