Julia Porras

Bloc Party turns heartbreak into a deeply personal concept album, tracing the excitement, confusion, obsession, and eventual acceptance that comes with falling in love again.

Dexys Midnight Runners return with ‘LOVE,’ a reflective album about aging, family and relationships. While Kevin Rowland brings plenty of heart, the album struggles to recapture the band’s old spark.

Phoebe Bridgers returns with Lost Weekend, a raw exploration of grief, complicated relationships, family trauma and learning to let go. Across 16 tracks, she turns painful memories into an emotional story about forgiveness, acceptance and moving forward.