This summer is bringing many amazing new albums our way, and some of the most-anticipated new records will hit the shelves in the next few weeks. From Janelle Monáe’s The Age of Pleasure to Kelly Clarkson’s Chemistry, here are five brand-new albums hitting the shelves this June.
Foo Fighters – But Here We Are (June 2)
Foo Fighters have been through a lot in the wake of Taylor Hawkins’ tragic death, but they’re back to releasing new music. They paid homage to the late drummer with several songs from this album, exploring the themes from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance.
Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure (June 9)
It’s been five years since Janelle Monáe dropped her last album, and she’s finally ready for a comeback. She’ll enter her new era with The Age of Pleasure and she gave us a taste of things to come with “Lipstick Lover”.
Niall Horan – The Show (June 9)
The follow-up to Horan’s Heartbreak Weather is just around the corner, and he dropped new singles “Heaven” and “Meltdown” to tease its release.
Kim Petras – Feed the Beast (June 23)
Kim Petras’ debut album has been years in the making, and it’s finally hitting the shelves this month. She dropped several songs from her first LP, including the lead single “Alone” featuring Nicki Minaj.
Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry (June 23)
Kelly Clarkson’s tenth studio album Chemistry is her most personal work to date, and it’s expected to explore “the arc of an entire relationship”, chronicling all the emotions she experienced after her marriage fell apart.