Now that it’s September, it’s time to look at all the fall releases for 2025
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC]
Yes, I know Taylor Swift has a new album coming. Yes, I know she and Travis Kelsey are engaged.
Yes, there are all kinds of speculation about the wedding date, the maid of honour and the best man. And yes, she’s currently the odds-on favourite to perform the Super Bowl halftime show. But believe it not, there are plenty of other albums coming out this fall. Here’s a round-up of what to expect beyond Sept. 1.
September 5
Big Thief, Double Infinity (4AD)
Big Thief is an interesting band whose style is tough to categorize. This sixth album was recorded over just three weeks at Power Station, NYC’s famous studio.
David Byrne, Who is the Sky? (Matador)
A few weeks ago, David Byrne dashed everyone’s hopes about a Talking Heads reunion. No one in the group seems all that interested in getting back together, Byrne especially. Why? He’s got so much going on. This record, recorded with The Ghost Train Orchestra, is his 11th solo record (Talking Heads released only eight studio albums). I’m impressed with what I’ve heard so far.
Shame, Cutthroat (Dead Oceans)
Shame is a South London five-piece post-punk band with an impressive following and critical acclaim. It’s a noisy record for a noisy world. We need that.
Suede, Antidepressants (BMG Rights Management)
Suede appeared in that tiny gap between Madchester and Britpop and have been able to navigate things for more than 30 years. This will be their 10th album.
September 12
David Bowie: I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016) Parlophone
Fans will recognize the title of this collection as the title of a song from his final studio album, Blackstar, released just hours before Bowie’s death in 2016. This is a massive box set (the sixth in a series) that will feature 13 CDs and 18 pieces of vinyl. Like the title says, it will cover material from his Heathen album (2002) right up to Blackstar and come with an 84-page hardback book. The best pre-order Canadian price I’ve seen is $265.
King Princess, Girl of Violence (Section 1)
If you haven’t discovered New York’s Mikaela Mullaney Straus yet, this might be the album that does it. She can already sell out medium-sized venues based solely on word of mouth. She is a hero of the lesbian and genderqueer community. This will be here third album.
There’s a LOT more. Keep reading.
