Fall is upon us and so are a BUNCH of new jams!

 

Get a lil’ preview here and then dive on in!

 

1. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – American Dream

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September 1

Following their five year hiatus, LCD Soundsystem return with American Dream.

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2. THE NATIONAL – Sleep Well Beast

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September 8

This album got INSANE love from critics. Frontman Matt Berninger says,

“It’s about marriages falling apart. I’m happily married, but marriage is hard and my wife and I are writing the lyrics together about our own struggles, and it’s difficult to write, but it’s saving my marriage.”

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3. DEATH FROM ABOVE – Outrage! Is Now

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September 8

The Canadian duo return with their third album and then to Edmonton in November! Get tickets HERE.

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4. FOO FIGHTERS – Concrete and Gold

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September 15

Remember when the Foo pulled Rick Astley up on stage for a rocking rendition of “Never Gonna Give You Up’? Check it out HERE.

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5. EMILY HAINES & THE SOFT SKELETON – Choir of the Mind

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September 15

After wrapping up a giant tour with Broken Social Scene, Haines is back with her first solo album in 11 years – and it looks like she’s ready to kick some ass.

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6. THE KILLERS – Wonderful Wonderful 

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September 22

It’s been five years since the Killers released Battle Born, and now they’re back with some funky licks. They recently announced that only half the band would be heading out on their upcoming tour. Read more HERE.

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7. LIAM GALLAGHER – As You Were

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October 6

Both Noel and Liam are releasing new music this year. They’ll totally be civil about it.

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8. WOLF PARADE – Cry Cry Cry

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October 6

After a six year hiatus, the Canadian rockers are back with Cry Cry Cry. Fun fact: they opened for Arcade Fire in 2005 when they played Red’s.

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9. BECK – Colors

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October 13

FINALLY!!! Beck has teased us for over a year with a new album with the release of “Dreams” and “WOW”, and now it’s REAL!

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10. WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN – Ogilala

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October 13

Billy – who now goes by William Patrick Corgan – is taking a break from his wrestling business to release a new album produced by Rick Rubin.

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11. COURTNEY BARNETT & KURT VILE – Lotta Sea Lice

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October 13

Indie rocker sweethearts Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile have come together for a collaborative album and the world is better off for it.

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12. RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE – The Wild

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October 13

Listen to the entire album in full with exclusive commentary from front man Nils HERE!

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13. ST. VINCENT – Masseducation

October 13

“Putting out a record is like having a bridezilla-style wedding every two to three years.” That’s how St. Vincent’s Annie Clark views record making – and lucky for you, she’s a talented record-zilla.

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14. STARS – There Is No Love in Fluorescent Light

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October 13

Emily Haine’s Broken Social Scene bandmates are set to release their ninth(!) studio album!

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15. THE BEACHES – LATE SHOW

October 13

These ladies named themselves after the Beaches neighborhood in Toronto. They’re also extremely talented.

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16. THE GLORIOUS SONS – YOUNG BEAUTIES AND FOOLS

October 13

These fellas hail from Kingston, Ontario and have one Juno nomination under their belt!

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17. THE PACK A.D. – DOLLHOUSE

October 13

It’s their second album in just over two years!

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18. THE ELWINS – BEAUTY COMMUNITY

October 13

The indie rockers just released their third album! Not too bad for a group that started off as a high school band.

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19. GORD DOWNIE – INTRODUCE YERSELF

October 27

Gord cannot be stopped. This’ll be his second solo release since his diagnosis – read Gord’s description of the album HERE.

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20. WEEZER – PACIFIC DAYDREAM

October 27

This is the album with ‘Feels Like Summer” on it! And it’s coming out this fall!

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21. BJÖRK – UTOPIA

November 2017

No exact release date yet, but Björk has confirmed that it’ll arrive sometime in November.

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22. WALK THE MOON – WHAT IF NOTHING 

November 10

Walk The Moon return with their third album!

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23. MATTHEW GOOD – SOMETHING LIKE A STORM 

November 20

After keeping us on our toes, Good FINALLY confirmed the release of his upcoming album.

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24. NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS – WHO BUILT THE MOON? 

November 24

Gallagher announced the album with the release of a new track, “Holy Mountain”.

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25. OUR LADY PEACE – SOMETHINGNESS VOL. 2

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The band is set to release the second volume of their EP later this year, with the help from fans crowdfunding. Get more info and pledge HERE!

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Here are the albums that your SONiC announcers are most excited to hear!

GARNER: Beck, Liam & Noel Gallagher and Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

BRYCE: is on vacation and didn’t reply to the email in time

TAYLOR: Beck, Foo Fighters and Death From Above

LAYNE: Killers

LAUREN: Foo Fighters, Beck, Our Lady Peace, Death From Above

BROOKLYN: St. Vincent, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Beck, Wolf Parade, Death From Above, Beck and Noel Gallagher

BRANDY: Beck, Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift

ADAM: LCD Soundsystem, The National, Death From Above, Wolf Parade, Beck, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile and RRA

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