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Music to Watch: Indie & Alternative

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SBU chapter.

As the weather warms up so do the indie/alternative charts. Here are some of the albums to look out for this spring.

  • The Shins-Heartworms

The indie rock group is back after a five-year hiatus. Their newest album is to be released on March 10. Like many artists, they’ve released a new single, “Name For You.” Give it a listen here https://youtu.be/VnQKb2lHGes

  • Real Estate-In Mind

Following their 2014 LP, Atlas, Real Estate will be back on March 17 with their new album. The band has released a single, “Darling,” and a new music video. Be sure to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUFr4SK1-l4

  • Spoon-Hot Thoughts

After three years, the indie rock group Spoon will be coming out with another new album. They’ve been teasing fans with album artwork and a new single, “Hot Thoughts.” You can expect to hear them again on March 17, when the album will finally be out.

  • Father John Misty-Pure Comedy

Josh Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty, will be releasing his third studio album. In an interview with Pitchfork, Tillman said the themes of his new album will be aging, politics and human connection. In his single, “Ballad of the Dying Man,” he makes a statement calling out “overrated hacks, homophobes and hipsters.” Expect to hear all about it on April 7.

  • Lorde

This has been a much anticipated album release for many fans of Lorde. The New Zealand singer-songwriter hasn’t released anything since 2013 but has hinted that new music is on the way. As of right now, there is not a set spring release date so be sure to keep an eye out for a surprise release date. 

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