10 Albums to Look Forward to in August 2026
Things are warming up nicely. The challenge this month was keeping our preview down to ten picks. New records from Kiwi Jr., Interpol, Westside Cowboy, and Weezer feature.
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Charli XCX – Music, Fashion, Film
Music, Fashion, Film’s lead single “Rock Music” triggered a thousand opinion pieces on Charli’s latest pivot, but my take is far simpler: it just isn’t very good.
The Magic Number #5
This week’s Magic Number puzzle is another teaser. Let us know if you can solve it!
Tramlines 2026 Review: Sheffield’s Biggest Party Exceeds the Sum of Its Parts
Sheffield’s biggest festival delivered a weekend of nostalgia interspersed with moments of brilliance.
Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music
The snarky Leeds band once again thrive on contradictions on their third LP, sucking you in with sumptuous grooves and then spitting you out with their blistering anguish.
Swapmeet – Mount Zero
Sometimes a debut album is just ok. Some good moments, some bad ones, but mostly in the middle. Mount Zero is one of those records. And that’s perfectly ok.
The Magic Number #4
This week’s Magic Number puzzle is our hardest edition yet. Share your answer on social media if you can solve this one!