As the school year winds down, don’t forget to tune into the newest albums being released in May. While there are many popular artists who are dropping new music in the coming weeks, there are three can’t-miss release days approaching.
The first big day is May 13, when Meghan Trainor will premiere “Thank You,” her second studio album. Trainor recently won a Grammy for Best New Artist and her four preview singles off of “Thank You” promise only good feedback for the rest of the album. The pop artist will embark on a 2016 tour after her album release as well, and she will appear in Denver on July 26 at the Bellco Theatre.
Also on May 13, electronic duo 3OH!3, originally based in Boulder, will release “Night Sports.” 3OH!3 consists of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, and they have been active since 2004. The group will appear at the Pepsi Center in Denver on July 31 as part of the Vans Warped Tour.
On May 20, Ariana Grande, increasingly famous pop and R&B artist, will release the long-awaited “Dangerous Woman” album. The title song was already released and has topped charts in recent weeks. Grande has been gaining publicity through her music, but also through her memorable appearances on shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and her newest work should impress fans and non-fans alike.
In a change of style, Bob Dylan is also putting out a new album on May 20. Fans of older folk and blues music will appreciate “Fallen Angels,” the 37th studio album from Dylan. The album will consist of twelve covers of classic songs like “Young At Heart” and “All the Way,” chosen and performed by Dylan. Everyone should appreciate this album, as Dylan has been performing since 1959.
Finally, come May 27, both Flume and Dierks Bentley will release new music. Flume is an Australian electronic music producer; he has been active since 2008, but is really just beginning to hit the mainstream, especially in America; his newest album, “Skin,” should only continue his success. Best known for remixes of hits by other artists like Lorde and Sam Smith, he will play at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 18.
Dierks Bentley’s newest album, “Black,” is set to be released on May 27 as well. Bentley is a country and bluegrass singer-songwriter from Arizona and has been performing since 2003. Bentley has been nominated for a Grammy 12 times overall for different country music categories, and his ninth album, “Black,” should only further his career.
The entire month of May promises great new music aside from the few listed. Other artists to watch in the next few weeks include Fifth Harmony, JMSN and David Banner. There are amazing artists old and new to listen to, whether people are stuck in the library or out enjoying the Colorado sunshine.
