Albums that you just can’t miss this month
TIM, Avicii (6 June)
Following his untimely death in April 2018, Avicii’s family are releasing the album that he was working on at the time. TIM includes the singles “SOS” (featuring Aloe Blacc) and “Tough Love”. Net proceeds from album sales will go to The Tim Bergling Foundation which works to prevent mental illness and suicide.
Doom Days, Bastille (14 June)
The long-awaited third album, and follow-up to 2016’s “Wild World”, sees the London band exploring the idea of an “apocalyptic house party”. The first single “Joy” features gospel choirs, and regarding the title track, Bastille frontman Dan Smith says: “We wanted it to be really direct and talk about trying to find escapism from our modern anxieties.”
Western Stars, Bruce Springsteen (14 June)
The Boss’ first studio album in five years, a solo effort that Springsteen says is inspired by the folky Southern California pop music of the ’60s and ’70s. At first listen, the sound is almost disorientatingly more polished.
Madame X, Madonna (14 June)
Under her new persona of Madame X, the new album contains 15 songs inspired by Madonna’s time living in Lisbon, Portugal, and finds her singing in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Originals, Prince (21 June)
Troy Carter and Jay-Z have curated a set of 15 previously unreleased tracks from Prince’s vault, on behalf of the late musician’s estate. The selection comes from recordings that Prince made for himself and others between 1981 and 1991.
Late Night Feelings, Mark Ronson (21 June)
You already know the smash hit with Miley Cyrus, “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart”, but the full complement of sad bangers from Ronson will finally be out. It’s a definite shift away from the sound of his 2015 album, Uptown Special.