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4 Newly Released Albums For The Alternative Listener

Spice up your summer with these new tracks!

Mary Lou Kerins
Jun 07, 2016
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Summer is the time to adventure, celebrate and enjoy the sunshine with friends and family. This group of artists was inspired to produce new content in time for summer, so their listeners can experience the upbeat, tropical beats in their albums. Music is the soundtrack to our lives, so why not spice up your summer with the perfect alternative albums, offering a spin on acoustic, classic indie and electronic sounds. Check out these albums for some perfect summer jams.

1. Cloud Nine by Kygo

This Norwegian DJ got his start from SoundCloud, where he gained attention for his unique synthesized beats. His album features artists such as Kodaline, Tom Odell, John Legend, Labrinth, Matt Corby and many more. This album is so soothingly upbeat, it is perfect for a relaxing day on the beach, or something you might hear at a club.

2. Future Present Past by The Strokes

Originating in New York City, this seventies-influenced band has been on the music scene for 15 years, creating classic hits time and time again. If you’re looking for classic rock with a fun tone, this album is perfect for your summer playlist. Also, if you haven’t listened to the strokes before, definitely check out their past albums.

3. Stranger To Stranger by Paul Simon

Paul Simon back at it again with a new album. Paul stays true to his unique style, but makes this album festive and exciting, with many island-like, tropical beats. This includes a cello and blues guitar and lots of percussion, which was a risk for him, but I think he’s pulling it off. This album is perfect for an island vacation, and even if you can’t afford to go to the Bahamas this year, this album will help you pretend.

4. Love You to Death by Tegan And Sara

This Canadian rock duo is changing up their sound. Tegan and Sara typically go for an indie singer-songwriter vibe, but are now moving into more of a more electronic and mainstream pop sound. However, if you listen closely, their lyrics tell a story, and have a lot of emotion, keeping consistent with their usual moody tone.

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