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From Taylor Swift to Bruno Major and Post Malone, musicians are turning up the heat for the summer. Here is a list of July releases for your next pool party, road trip or picnic.
“Henge” by Gus Dapperton | July 7
Gus Dapperton follows up the soulfully eclectic 2020 “Orca” with the new album “Henge,” with features from BENEE and Ocean Vuong.
“I’m so proud of this new body of work and so excited to share it with you all,” Gus Dapperton wrote in an Instagram post.
“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift | July 7
Swift’s third re-recorded album, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” will feature six new songs, including guest appearances from Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams. These influential singer-songwriters collaborated for what Swift calls “her” album.
“I consider this music to be, along with your faith in me, the best thing that’s ever been mine,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post.
“Starcatcher” by Greta Van Fleet | July 21
Rock group Greta Van Fleet brings fans their third studio album on July 21. “Starcatcher” features the singles “Meeting The Master,” “Farewell For Now” and “Sacred The Thread.”
“COLUMBO” by Bruno Major | July 21
The storyteller and songsmith Bruno Major brings fans a third album, “COLUMBO.” Major shared the album’s artwork on social media, expressing a similar vibe to his previous albums.
“Barbie The Album” by Various Artists | July 21
The highly anticipated movie and soundtrack, “Barbie,” drops on July 21. Featuring artists Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Khalid, PinkPantheress, Tame Impala and HAIM, among other notable singers, the lineup is nothing short of summer fun from producer Mark Ronson.
“Austin” by Post Malone | July 28
The self-titled summer album from rapper Post Malone, “Austin,” will be out July 28.
Featuring the single “Mourning,” this album is set to be a summer staple, with the album cover already showing off summer vibes.
“This whole deal has been one of the most challenging, rewarding and exciting records I’ve worked on,” the rapper wrote in an Instagram post. “I feel it captures who I am as a man and as an artist in this moment.”
