Upcoming Album Releases for May
May is just around the corner! Get ready to mark your calendars because May is bringing a wave of new alternative albums that are sure to hit all the right notes. From indie vibes to exploratory sounds, this month's lineup is packed with fresh sounds from alternative artists. Letβs dive into 6 highly anticipated alternative albums set to drop this May!
1. empathogen- WILLOW
empathogen is set to release on May 3 with 12 songs total with a shift in sound from her previous rock album to a jazz influenced sound. The album has 2 feature tracks: βhomeβ with Jon Batiste and βpain for funβ with St. Vincent. This album marks Willowβs first studio album in almost 2 years following the release of <COPINGMECHANISM>. Willow describes the new album as a new perspective with a lot of self-reflection.
2. Love Hate Music Box- Rainbow Kitten Surprise
May 10 marks the official release date of Love Hate Music Box. The album includes 1 feature track, βOvertimeβ featuring Kacey Musgraves, and 22 songs total. The three leading singles include βLOL,β βOvertimeβ featuring Kacey Musgraves, and βSuperstar.β Love Hate Music Box is Rainbow Kitten Surprise studio album since How To: Friend, Love, Freefallβs release in 2018.
3. Clancy- Twenty One Pilots
Fans eagerly anticipate the release of Clancy on May 17, which features a total of 13 songs. With the release of two singles, "Overcompensate" and "Next Semester", anticipation is high for the remaining tracks. "Clancy" signifies Twenty One Pilots' sixth studio album creating a significant milestone in Twenty One Pilotsβ musical journey and evolution as artists.
4. Neon Pill- Cage the Elephant
May 17 is the official release date for Neon Pill. This album has 3 leading singles, βNeon Pill,β βOut Loud,β and βGood Time,β and a total of 12 songs. Neon Pill is Cage the Elephantβs first album after their 5-year hiatus following the release of Social Cues in 2019 and their sixth studio album release.
5. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT- Billie Eilish
Billie Eilishβs HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is set to release on May 17 marking Billie Eilishβs 4 studio album release. Eilish officially announced the album name and release date only a little over a month before its release on social media. Eilishβs previous album, Happier Than Ever, was released nearly 3 years ago in 2021. The album has 10 songs and no feature tracks.
6. Model- Wallows
May 24 marks the official release date for Wallowsβ third studio album Model. The two leading singles, βYour Apartmentβ and βCalling After Me,β have Wallowβs distinctive vocals and guitar riffs. The third leading, βBad Dream,β single was released earlier today. βCalling After Meβ includes live tracked instruments with production layers added on top. This album succeeds Tell Me That Itβs Over which was released in 2022.