Fri Oct 04 04:15:34 UTC 2024: ## New Music Friday: The Smile, FINNEAS, Maya Hawke, and More Deliver Fresh Sounds

This week’s New Music Friday is packed with diverse offerings, from the experimental sounds of APTBS’s “Synthesizer” to the personal introspection of Leon Bridges’s “LEON”.

**Highlights include:**

* **The Smile**, the supergroup featuring Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner, release their second album of 2024, “Cutouts,” a more electronically-driven follow-up to their acclaimed “Wall of Eyes.”
* **FINNEAS**, known for his work with Billie Eilish, returns with his sophomore solo album, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!”, showcasing his continued growth as a songwriter and producer.
* **Maya Hawke**, the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, releases a four-track companion project to her earlier album, “Chaos Angel,” offering more insight into her artistic vision.
* **Godspeed You! Black Emperor**, the Canadian post-rock giants, return with their latest album, “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD,” a politically charged and emotionally resonant work.

Other notable releases include **Caribou’s** dancefloor-focused “Honey,” **Drug Church’s** raw and energetic “PRUDE,” **Geordie Greep’s** ambitious debut “The New Sound,” and **The Hard Quartet’s** self-titled debut album featuring the talents of Stephen Malkmus, Emmett Kelly, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White.

This week’s New Music Friday offers something for every music lover. Whether you crave experimental sounds, personal storytelling, or powerful anthems, there’s a fresh release waiting to be discovered.

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