RELEASES MAKING A SPLASH IN SUMMER 2023

Find your fix for boredom this summer!

Summer is the perfect time to find your next favorite thing. From hit blockbusters to songs of the summer, the season has a history of being the prime time for artists to unveil their latest work for fans to fall in love with. Summer 2023 looks just as promising as its predecessors, with plenty of music, movies and shows slated to debut. Keep reading and discover your next obsession!

Music

“The Album” by The Jonas Brothers

Release Date: May 12

Summary: “The Album” has been described by the brothers as having elements of 1970s pop and Americana, with inspiration pulled from the Bee Gees and the Doobie Brothers.

Why you should listen: Jo Bros fans have been waiting for the band’s second album back together for three years since they reunited in 2019 with their comeback album “Happiness Begins.” “The Album” introduces a new sound for the brothers and promises to be full of acoustic songs made for the summer.

“My Soft Machine” by Arlo Parks

Release Date: May 26

Summary: Park’s sophomore album has been described as a deeply personal body of work that centers on the artist’s experiences living through her 20s. Topics touched on include trauma, upbringing and vulnerabilityies, as well as how our worldviews are affected by what we experience.

Why you should listen: Park’s debut album, “Collapsed in Sunbeams,” was critically acclaimed — winning a Mercury Prize, as well as being nominated for multiple Brit Awards. “My Soft Machine” has been highly anticipated in the three years since Park’s previous release and should touch the hearts of the artist’s fellow Generation Z kids.

“Weedkiller” by Ashnikko

Release Date: June 2

Summary: The album’s concept has been described as a commentary on environmental disaster and the rapid evolution of technology, telling the story of “a fae civilization occupied and destroyed by machines that feed on organic matter where the faerie protagonist seeks revenge by becoming part machine,” according to the musician. Why you should listen: Ashnikko’s sophomore album has been long awaited by fans of the artist and her viral hits such as “STUPID” and “Daisy.”

“Weedkiller” will please fans of eclectic music by giving them something that is fun to listen to, while still having a deeper meaning.

“The Show” by Niall Horan

Release Date: June 9

Summary: Horan’s previous albums have been centered around telling a story and coinciding with the vibes of the season they were released in. “The Show” can be expected to consist of music perfect for sitting in the sun and relaxing this summer. Why you should listen: Horan’s return to music has been three years in the making. Following the unfortunate release date of his sophomore album “Heartbreak Weather” on March 13, 2020 at the start of the pandemic, “The Show” promises listeners a well-worked album full of love.

WRITTEN BY Sophie Farrar

DESIGNED BY Esther Wilson-McNeil