With so much great music being released all the time, it can be difficult to decide what to listen to first. Each week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of important new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums, EPs, and mini-albums from Kaytraminé, Mandy, Indiana, Paul Simon, Kesha, Blawan, Mega Bog, Summer Walker, Bar Italia, Slowspin, and Horse Jumper of Love. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.)
Kaytramine, Amine and Kaytranada: said Kaytra [Venice Music]
Producer In Kaytrana and emcee Amen combined their names and their powers for said Kaytra, a collection of upbeat tracks made for pool parties and memorable summer hangs. They announced the Pharrell Williams record–with “4 eve” at the beginning of April, and, during the first week of CoachellaAminé stopped by Kaytranada on Friday night set for the song live debut. The duo recently shared the single “correction.” Several guests appear on the LP, including Big Sean, Amaarae, Snoop Dogg, and Freddie Gibbs.
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Mandy, Indiana: I found a way [Fire Talk]
