New Releases

HYFIN has curated a list of six essential new albums that came out today, June 7, 2024. The artists highlighted include Tems, Kaytranada, Actress, J.P., NxWorries, and Nduduzo Makhathini, featuring works from various genres and cultural backgrounds. Below is an in-depth look at these remarkable albums and each artist's unique contributions. Tems - Born in the Wild Tems, the Nigerian singer-songwriter, makes a powerful debut with her studio album "Born […]

Welcome to this week's edition of HYFIN's must-listen new albums, where we spotlight the freshest and most exciting releases out today (5/31/24). We delve into the latest projects from a diverse array of talented artists: Milwaukee's Myaap with her energetic "YOP!" EP, Crystal Murray's genre-melting "Sad Lovers and Giants," Shaboozey's groundbreaking "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going" featuring Beyoncé, Suzi Analogue's innovative "ONEZ," Mxshi Mo's distinctive "Nkanyiso," The Brkn […]

This week, HYFIN highlights eight new must-listen albums. Machinedrum returns with his deeply personal and conceptual album "3FOR82", while Vince Staples delivers his introspective and reflective "Dark Times." Shenseea continues to blend genres with her vibrant sophomore album "Never Gets Late Here", and UK artist Halima showcases her growth with the "EXU EP." Rock icon Lenny Kravitz captivates with "Blue Electric Light", and Los Angeles artist Low Leaf explores celestial […]

Childish Gambino, the musical moniker of multi-talented artist Donald Glover, has finally released his long-awaited album 'Atavista.' The project dropped earlier this morning and is an updated version of his 2020 album “3.15.20”. 'Atavista' is out now and features 11 tracks, running for approximately 55 minutes. The album includes new songs like "Human Sacrifice" and the title track, previously performed on Gambino's This is America Tour. The tracklist also features […]

Check out HYFIN's must-listen new albums for May 10, 2024. Yaya Bey explores collective struggles through soulful melodies in "Ten Fold." Chief Keef solidifies his status as a trailblazer with the trap and drill-inspired "Almighty So 2". Ghostface Killah showcases his lyrical prowess in "Set the Tone (Guns & Roses)," and Andra Day takes listeners on a personal journey with "Cassandra (cherith)." Jordan Rakei delivers a cohesive and soulful collection […]

Melbourne-based, genre-fluid band Hiatus Kaiyote is set to perform at Chicago's The Salt Shed on July 9th. This follows the announcement of their forthcoming album, "Love Heart Cheat Code," due June 28th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. In anticipation of the album, the band has shared a new single, "Telescope," which reflects their personal and otherworldly inspirations. "Telescope" transports listeners to an intimate crux in the universe, offering solace […]

Ravyn Lenae, photo by Kennedi Carter HYFIN artist Ravyn Lenae is gearing up for the release of her sophomore studio album, "Bird's Eye," on August 9 through Atlantic Records. The album, a follow-up to her well-received "Hypnos," is led by two singles, "Love Me Not" and "Love Is Blind," which is accompanied by a Lenae-directed video. Lenae's unique vocal style, which seamlessly blends classical technique with a contemporary R&B and […]

Check out these six must-listen albums hand-picked by HYFIN for Friday, April 26, 2024. From the jazz stylings of Isaiah Collier to the future jazzy-soul grooves of Audrey Powne, the raw Americana storytelling of Charley Crockett, the boundary-pushing electronic beats of Brazil’s VHOOR, the charismatically toxic R&B of PartyNextDoor, and the unapologetic rap skill of Anycia, this week's lineup is a testament to the spectrum of Black music. Isaiah Collier […]

As we dive into the fourth week of April 2024, HYFIN presents a diverse selection of must-listen new albums from a range of talented artists. This week's spotlight shines on Blue Lab Beats, an electronic jazz fusion duo; Bbymutha, a defiant Chattanooga-born, Atlanta-based rapper; Cadence Weapon, a Hamilton-based rapper, producer, and author; Seafood Sam, a virtuosic rapper, singer, and producer from Long Beach County; and Ruger and BNXN, two rising […]