Top Albums to Hear This Week (June 6): From Lil Wayne to Pulp, Turnstile

As we step into the first week of June, the global music scene is buzzing with powerful comebacks, groundbreaking collaborations, and fresh experiments across genres. Whether you crave bold hip-hop, nostalgic Britpop, or high-octane post-hardcore, this week’s album drops have something for everyone. Here are the top must-hear releases as of June 6, 2025:

1. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter VI

After much anticipation, Lil Wayne returns with Tha Carter VI, a 19-track album that blends classic Wayne bravado with ambitious sonic risk-taking. Featuring guest appearances from Bono, Andrea Bocelli, Kodak Black, and his children, the album offers emotional depth, global fusion, and signature punchlines.

Highlight Track: “The Days”

2. Pulp – We Are Reborn

Marking their return after nearly 25 years, Britpop icons Pulp drop We Are Reborn, an album that balances their signature cheeky wit with matured lyrical introspection. The sound is familiar but infused with modern orchestration and production.

Highlight Track: “Monday Rain”

3. Turnstile – Hypercolor Heart

The Baltimore hardcore heroes are back with Hypercolor Heart, a neon-soaked blend of punk, shoegaze, and funk. It feels like Turnstile stepping into their psychedelic era without losing their edge.

Highlight Track: “Joy to Burn”

4. Lana Del Rey – Soft Violence

Lana returns with a hauntingly cinematic album filled with minimalist arrangements and diaristic lyrics. Soft Violence is introspective, experimental, and emotionally devastating in the best way.

Highlight Track: “Velvet Crucifix”

5. Fred Again.. – Moments Vol. 4

Electronic maestro Fred Again.. brings us the fourth installment in his Moments series, weaving together voice notes, field recordings, and glitchy textures into deeply moving club anthems.

Highlight Track: “July Voice Note (feat. Arlo Parks)”

Final Thoughts

This week is a testament to the genre-bending future of music: hip-hop infused with opera, punk made psychedelic, and Britpop reborn. No matter your taste, there’s something bold and beautiful waiting to soundtrack your week.

Which one will you put on repeat first?