Fri Sep 20 12:45:13 UTC 2024: ## New Music Friday: Fresh Sounds from Bright Eyes, Jamie xx, and More
Get ready to welcome the fall season with a wave of new music releases, featuring everything from indie rock to experimental electronic sounds.
**Bright Eyes** are back with their highly anticipated 11th album, **“Five Dice, All Threes,”** showcasing the band’s familiar camaraderie and spirit. Meanwhile, **Jamie xx** has finally released his long-awaited second solo album, **“In Waves,”** featuring contributions from The xx bandmates, Panda Bear, Honey Dijon, and more.
**The Voidz**, led by Julian Casablancas, return with their first album in six years, **“Like All Before You,”** an ambitious and experimental offering.
Other notable releases include a sprawling 27-disc box set of **Bob Dylan**’s 1974 tour recordings, **“Love (the) Ominous World”** by the hip-hop duo **Blu & Exile**, and **“Radios and Rainbows,”** the first solo album in a decade from **Cindy Wilson** of The B-52s.
International artist **Manu Chao** delivers his first LP in 17 years, **“Viva Tu,”** featuring songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English. **Nubya Garcia** releases her sophomore album **“Odyssey,”** featuring a blend of instrumental tracks and collaborations with Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Ann Muldrow.
**Sunset Rubdown** returns with their first album in 15 years, **“Always Happy to Explode,”** showcasing their signature indie rock sound with a touch of maturity.
**Lee Ranaldo** (Sonic Youth) releases his ninth studio album, **“The End of the End,”** exploring themes of nature, lucid dreaming, and modern dance.
Finally, a collection of artists have come together to celebrate **Jesse Malin** and support his recovery from a spinal stroke. This compilation, **“Jesse Malin: The Fine Art of Self-Destruction,”** features covers of his songs by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Susanna Hoffs.
Get your dose of fresh music this Friday and dive into the diverse sounds of the fall season.
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