The Best New Artist category is perhaps one of the GRAMMYs' most exciting. Each year honors artists from all genres who have the potential to become timeless legends in the future.

Whether the nominees have been in the game for decades or are fresh debutantes, the Best New Artist honor highlights the moment they are living now, and how they are breaking through the noise with distinctive voices, visions, and sounds.

The Best New Artist nominees for the 2024 GRAMMYs are Gracie Abrams, Fred again.., Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and The War And Treaty. Though only one of them will win the golden gramophone, their nominations speak to their excellence, and foreshadow exciting journeys ahead.

Below, get to know the nominees for Best New Artist at the 2024 GRAMMYs.

Gracie Abrams

Since her 2019 debut single "Mean It," Gracie Abrams has been making every listener feel like her closest friend. Through confessional lyrics and a soft, raspy voice, she's caught the attention of fans, media and even other singers alike.

On her list of admirers are names like Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift — both of whom invited Abrams to be an opening act for their respective tours. Amid those prestigious gigs, Abrams still found the time to release her debut studio album, Good Riddance, in February.

Co-written by her and The National's Aaron Dessner (who also produced the album), Good Riddance was recorded at Dessner's famous Long Pond Studios, which added to the record's intimate atmosphere. "I think working with Aaron allowed for so much to come up that I don't think would have for me otherwise. So much of that is because of the trust that he and I share,," Abrams told GRAMMY.com earlier this year.

The 24-year-old grew up surrounded by art (she's the daughter of Hollywood director J.J Abrams and producer Katie McGrath), but that only made her talents bloom further. In a generation filled with remarkable female songwriters, Abrams' delicacy leaves a deep, gripping mark.

Fred again..

Fred Gibson, better known as the viral producer and DJ Fred again.., rose to popularity during the pandemic. When people couldn't go to clubs or even leave their homes, his mix-and-match dance tracks brought us just the right amount of nostalgia and euphoria.

His Actual Life album series started as an EP in 2020, but quickly expanded into three studio albums — the latest of which, Actual Life 3, arrived in October 2022. In each project, the trivialities of the world find a new veneer: voice notes from friends, clips from social media, and even the restlessness of public transport all become main characters, surrounded by Fred again..'s larger-than-life synths.

But before diving into his own complex creations, Gibson was already lauded as one of the UK's most prominent producers. He co-wrote and/or produced hits for a number of artists, from Ed Sheeran to Rita Ora, and was mentored by Brian Eno — who was his family's neighbor growing up. In 2020, he won Producer of the Year at the Brit Awards, becoming the youngest producer to do so at 26 years old.

Though Gibson has admitted that he's "not really fussed" by the glitz and the glamor, he's undeniably become the dance scene's hottest new star. And as the only dance act in the Best New Artist category, that may be evident at the 2024 GRAMMYs, too.

Ice Spice

Who hasn't heard of Ice Spice? The rapper's chill bars and fiery curls dominated the world this year, whether it was on TikTok's latest viral hit or the Met Gala red carpet.

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, the 23-year-old had a breakthrough with 2022's "Munch (Feelin' U)," followed by the equally popular "Bikini Bottom" and "In Ha Mood." The singles led up to her January debut EP, Like..?, and propelled Ice Spice — whose birth name is Isis Gaston — even higher.

In less than a year, she released collaborations with PinkPantheress ("Boy's a Liar Pt. 2"), Nicki Minaj ("Princess Diana" and "Barbie World," featuring Aqua), and Taylor Swift ("Karma"), becoming the first artist to land four top 10 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart in 2023.

While Ice Spice hasn't even released a debut studio album yet, she's an undeniable phenomenon who is pushing the drill scene far and beyond. Her style and bravado have made a mark on the music industry, and will likely continue to do so.

Jelly Roll

"I want to write a conceptual album that kind of outlines my journey of religion, my journey of spirituality, my journey of redemption, my journey of wrongdoings," Jelly Roll explained to GRAMMY.com earlier this year.

That album is his first country LP, 2023's Whitsitt Chapel. It was named after Whitsitt Chapel Baptist Church in his hometown of Antioch, Tennessee, where he was baptized at 14 years old.

Jelly Roll had a turbulent journey before becoming one of country music's most exciting new artists. After breaking a cycle of felonies, he still spent almost two decades treading the waters of the music industry. Born Jason DeFord, the 38-year-old star spent a good amount of the early 2000s selling rap mixtapes out of his car. But the hard work paid off — he has since developed a unique mix of hip-hop, rock and country, which led him to a Grand Ole Opry debut in 2021, and to last year's smash hit "Son of a Sinner," off his 2021 album, Ballads of the Broken.

The success of "Son of a Sinner" inspired a full pivot to country, and his decision has proven right with the success of singles "Need a Favor" and "Save Me," the latter of which earned him a nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance this year for his duet version with Lainey Wilson. Along with coming full circle musically, Jelly Roll mends his past while becoming a new artist — and we're lucky to witness his becoming.

Coco Jones

You might remember Coco Jones from the 2012 Disney Channel film Let It Shine. In it, she played the prodigious teenage singer Roxie — and offered a glimpse of her dazzling talents.

Although Let It Shine was the most watched movie of the year for kids and tweens in 2012, it took a whole decade for Jones to truly gain the recognition she deserves. The South Carolina-born, Tennessee-raised star spent the majority of the past years as an independent singer and actress, dropping four EPs and scoring roles in films like 2018's Flock of Four and in the 2022 television series Bel-Air.

It was only last year, after she signed a contract with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings, that her efforts started to pay off. She released her first major label EP, What I Didn't Tell You, featured on Babyface's GRAMMY-nominated Girls Night Out ("Simple"), and earned her first No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with the sultry "ICU."

Now, she attests to her potential as R&B's next soulful diva with her first GRAMMY nomination.

Noah Kahan

When Noah Kahan named one of his songs "Stick Season" — the Vermont-specific term to describe the dreary, gray days between Halloween and the first snow — he didn't know that this period of time would be more bountiful to him than any blossoming spring.

First teased on TikTok in 2020, "Stick Season" went viral in the next two years, culminating with its official release as the lead track off Kahan's 2022 LP of the same name. The album followed suit as a smashing success, earning the top spot on five Billboard charts upon its release (including Top Rock & Alternative Albums) and prompting collaborations with Kacey Musgraves, Hozier and Post Malone.

The 26-year-old folk-pop singer is still adjusting to all the prestige, which will only grow as he starts 2024 with a stadium/arena tour that includes dates at L.A.'s Hollywood Bowl and New York's Madison Square Garden. "It's f—ing unbelievable," he told GRAMMY.com in October. "It feels so fake that it's almost like, the more time I spend thinking about it, the more abstract it becomes."

Kahan's main strength is this unflinching honesty — he talks openly about his struggles with depression and anxiety, and his lyrics resonate because of their sharp vulnerability. His openness as well as his charming wit have helped him continue to reach bigger audiences, and have now helped him earn his first GRAMMY nomination. 

Victoria Monét

While Victoria Monét has been releasing solo music since 2014 with her debut EP Nightmares & Lullabies: Act 1, she used to be best known for her work behind the scenes. Her expertise was writing hits for many of today's biggest pop stars, including Ariana Grande, Chloe x Halle, BLACKPINK, and more.

She has even been nominated for three GRAMMYs thanks to her songwriting prowess: two in 2020 for her work with Grande (Album of the Year for Thank U, Next and Record of the Year for "7 Rings") and one in 2021 for her work with Chloe x Halle (Best R&B Song for "Do It.")

Gradually, people started to notice the 34-year-old songwriter for her own singing as Monét came into her artistry more and more. Her 2020 independently released EP, Jaguar marked a breakthrough in her career and was critically acclaimed for its luxurious R&B melodies and classy undertones.

Following suit came her debut solo album, 2023's Jaguar II, through RCA Records. The album was equally acclaimed, and its supporting tour sold out minutes after being announced. Add to that  seven nominations at the 2024 GRAMMYs — including Best New Artist and Record Of The Year for "On My Mama" — it's more than clear that Monét is already a superstar to be reckoned with.

The War and Treaty

Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr. found each other in 2010, when they both played at Maryland's Spirit of Love festival. The name was a good omen, as the couple soon began a lasting partnership — both in love and in music.

The War and Treaty is their way to let us peek into their rich universe. While originally formed in 2014 under the name Trotter & Blount, they changed it in 2017 after several discussions. "Michael, calm down," Tanya said one day, as retold by Michael on BobbyCast. "This is not a war, we need to come to some sort of treaty about this."

Since then, they have been stirring hearts with emotional anthems inspired by soul, country, and gospel music. However, it was only in 2022 that they signed with UMG Nashville, already carrying one EP and three studio albums under their belt. In March 2023 came the devotional Lover's Game, their first major label LP, with production credits by GRAMMY winner Dave Cobb.

"This album isn't about whether you like the music or not," Michael said in an interview with NPR. "This album is about, 'Do you understand what we're trying to say? Can you get with this? Do you feel the inclusion in our voices? Do you feel the resilience? Do you feel the overcoming? And if you feel it, do you have a heart for the War and Treaty?"

As one of only eight artists with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination for 2024, it seems at least their peers do..

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The start of spooky season may be upon us, but there's nothing terrifying about the sheer plethora of releases on the first New Music Friday of October.

On the new project front, Leon Bridges drops his self-titled LP Leon, Ariana Grande celebrates seven months of her latest era with Eternal Sunshine Slightly Deluxe and Also Live, Tucker Wetmore makes his official debut with his Waves On a Sunset EP, and Brooke Alexx unveils her first full-length, Big Mouth. 

Plus, Joe Jonas offers Jonatics a second taste of his upcoming solo album Music For People Who Believe in Love with new single "What This Could Be," BLACKPINK's LISA channels Sixpence None The Richer's '90s-era classic "Kiss Me" on her latest solo offering "Moonlit Floor," and Nate Smith duets with Avril Lavigne on "Can You Die From a Broken Heart."

Below, dive into 10 more new releases ranging from pop-rock, R&B and electronica to soul, country and contemporary Christian music.

Coldplay are back among the stars for their tenth album, Moon Music. A sequel to 2021's Music of the Spheres, the new LP was executive produced by Max Martin, who also helmed production on its predecessor.

Moon Music also marks a new benchmark in the band's commitment to sustainability, with each vinyl LP being made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.

"I think what this album is about is a response to struggling with all the conflict within oneself, within myself, and also all the conflict outside, and working out what the best response is," frontman Chris Martin said in a recent video on social media. "And I think what Moon Music is trying to say is maybe love is the best response."

Victoria Monét expounds on her GRAMMY-winning 2023 album JAGUAR II with not just a few bonus tracks for its deluxe edition, but an entire second disc of new music.

The reigning Best New Artist GRAMMY winner takes a well-deserved victory lap on the musical addendum, with help from the likes of Bryson Tiller ("We Might Even Be Falling in Love (Duet)") and Thundercat ("Don't Sleep"). The result is a sensual, melodic thrill ride that's sure to keep fans enthralled as Monét dreams up the long-promised third act of her JAGUAR trilogy.

After two full-length albums filled with personal introspection, Dan Snaith is ready to hit the dance floor with Honey, his sixth album as Caribou and eleventh overall.

On the LP, the Canadian producer shows off his flair for sonic experimentation while simultaneously channeling his dance-driven alter ego Daphni. He embraced technological advances by using artificial intelligence to change his voice ("Once I tried it, it was impossible to look away," he said in a statement), resulting in the high-pitched pep of opener "Broke My Heart," the hollow echoes on "Come Find Me" and everything in between.

Fresh off earning a stamp of approval from none other than Beyoncé in her recent GQ cover story, Thee Sacred Souls have unveiled their sophomore studio album, Got A Story To Tell.

The rising R&B trio — made up of members Alejandro Garcia, Salvador Samano and Josh Lane — meld disparate influences from Jamaican rocksteady to girl groups of the 1960s into their 12-track collection of modern, shiver-inducing soul, including pre-release singles like "Lucid Girl," "Waiting on the Right Time" and "My Heart is Drowning."

In the wake of the destruction Hurricane Helene caused across North Carolina, Granite Falls native Eric Church isn't just dedicating his latest single to his home state — he's giving them all of the publishing royalties to help relief efforts.

"Darkest Hour," Church's first new release in over three years, is a heartfelt ode to, as the country star put it himself, "the people who show up when the world's falling apart." Over soulful, stripped-back instrumentation, Church tenderly sings, "Baby don't give up/ I'll do everything in my power/ To take even a minute off your darkest hour."

It's also a serendipitous release for the singer, who had the song written long before the tragedy. "The line that struck me in light of the recent devastation was 'I'll come running,' because there are a lot of people out there right now who are in their darkest hour and they need people to come running. We were going to wait to release music until next year, but it just didn't feel right to wait with this song. Sometimes you give songs their moment and sometimes they find their own moment."

Two decades after rocketing up the charts with 2004's Trouble, Akon is back and feeling blissed out on his single "Akon's Beautiful Day" — his first new song in a decade.

"God thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain/ Thank you for joy, thank you for pain/ It's a beautiful day-ay-ay-ay," the Senegalese-American artist sings on the track. But lest you think Akon has traded the bananzas and belly dancers that made him famous for nothing but inspiration and platitudes, never fear: he still manages to winkingly reference his 2006 smash "Smack That" in the song's verses.

James Bay returns with his fourth studio set, Changes All The Time. Along with co-production from Gabe Simon, the English troubadour's latest full-length also features heavyweight co-writers throughout its liner notes, from Brandon Flowers and Natalie Hemby to Holly Humberstone and Kevin Garrett.

Standout tracks on the album include the smoldering love song "Speed Limit" and anthemic, emotionally raw closer "Dogfight." For the three-time GRAMMY nominee, the album served as creative liberation. "I really felt some true musical freedom making this music," he wrote in an Instagram post, adding that Simon helped him find "the courage to make what I wanted to make in ways I never have before."

Toosii continues his string of annual album releases with JADED, a follow-up to the rapper's sprawling 2023 effort NAUJOUR and its viral single "Favorite Song."

The latest project from the Raleigh, North Carolina MC was preceded by singles "Fuk U Mean" and the Gunna-assisted "Champs Elysee." In addition to the "one of wun" rapper, Toosii also links up with Kehlani (woozy confessional "Ok… Whatever") and Muni Long (the sparklingly romantic "I Do") on the album in between solo tracks like "She Doesn't Mind," "New Corvette" and closer "Sticks and Stones."

Andy Grammer — 'Monster'

Throughout the 2010s, Andy Grammer made a name for himself thanks to bright, optimistic ditties like "Honey, I'm Good" and "Keep Your Head Up," and his fifth album, Monster, continues that streak of delivering sunny, emotional anthems — though this time, with a few more shades of gray.

The follow-up to 2019's Naive finds the singer/songwriter showing off his impressive skills on the mandolin while also venturing into new sonic territory. He digs deeper into his vulnerable side, too, particularly on the booming ode to self-awareness "Blind Spots," on which he admits, "I played the hero/ Wore a smile and wore a cape/ When all along I was the one/ That needed to be saved."

Don't Stop Praying is both the title and overarching message of Matthew West's new album. The contemporary Christian stalwart's latest body of work uplifts throughout its 12 tracks, courtesy of collaborations with Christian country singer Anne Wilson ("Last Page of the Bible") and Stephen McWhirter ("Breakthrough's Coming"), as well as testimonial solo cuts like "Chosen," "Unashamed," "Goodbye Yesterday," and "God's Hand."

"Each song in its own way is inspired by the different types of prayers we find ourselves praying throughout our lives," West wrote on Instagram upon the LP's release. "I hope these songs inspire you to discover for the first time or maybe rediscover the power of prayer."

The annual GRAMMY Awards voting process this year kicks off Friday, Oct. 4, with First Round Voting for the 2025 GRAMMYs, a process that determines the nominees at the GRAMMY Awards each year. 

Voting Members of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards, are able to cast their ballots for a variety of GRAMMY Categories to be awarded on Music's Biggest Night. The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will be held Sunday, Feb. 2, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 2025 GRAMMYs will be announced Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, so it's essential to get involved from the beginning. 

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Blink and 2024 will be over — that's the feeling when you realize the tenth month of the year is just around the corner. With falling leaves and jack-o-lanterns, October also brings with it an infusion of new music by icons and new artists, from country to EDM.

Right out the gate, stadium experts Coldplay will release their tenth LP, Moon Music, and FINNEAS (Billie Eilish's brother and creative partner) will come forth with For Crying Out Loud! on October 4. In the following week, new records from Becky G, The Offspring, Jelly Roll, and Justin Moore will hit the streaming platforms (and shelves) with the best of Mexican music, punk rock, and classic country.

The month will also feature the return of MC5 after 53 years with Heavy Lifting, Halsey's confessional The Great Impersonator, and Joe Jonas' sophomore solo, Music for People Who Believe In Love. Rapper Drake has also announced Untitled with PARTYNEXTDOOR — although there's no further info yet.

To make the best of this exciting season, GRAMMY.com compiled a list of 15 inspiring albums dropping in October 2024.

Coldplay — 'Moon Music' (Oct. 4)

October opens up with the arrival of Coldplay's tenth studio album, the Max Martin-produced Moon Music. Dropping Oct. 4, the LP is a sequel to 2021's From Earth with Love and part of their Music of the Spheres project and ongoing tour.

The band raised expectations with singles "feelslikeimfallinginlove" and "We Pray" featuring Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna, and Tini, and also with a series of immersive listening pop-up events, which will happen in cities like San Juan, London, Beijing, Auckland, and Santiago between October 1–7.

As one of the most sustainably focused bands in the business, Coldplay maintains their commitment in making this record as eco-friendly as possible. Moon Music touts itself to be the world's first album to be released as 140g EcoRecord vinyl and EcoCD, originating from recycled PET-plastic bottles and polycarbonate, and providing an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to usual productions.

Thee Sacred Souls — 'Got A Story To Tell' (Oct. 4)

With their sophomore record, Got A Story To Tell, San Diego-based Thee Sacred Souls want to show that they aren't just a fad. Following their 2022 self-titled debut and a lengthy tour through North America and Europe, the upcoming 12-track LP finds a "darker, more mature" tone to their music, according to a press statement.

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"As we got busier, we were all dealing with things back home, trying to balance life and music and touring," said drummer Salvador Samano. Got A Story was mostly written on the road, and vocalist Josh Lane said that all the emotions and personal stories they went through during the tour "were sprinkled into the songwriting to create a potent blend of truth and imagination."

For a preview of those tales, the trio shared the ethereal "Lucid Girl." One week following the release, they will hop back on a new tour through North America and Europe, including stops in New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Samara Joy — 'Portrait' (Oct. 11)

Samara Joy, Best New Artist at the 2023 GRAMMYs, will follow up on 2022's otherworldly Linger Awhile with her new album Portrait. Set to release on Oct. 11, Portrait sees the rising jazz star stepping up into the role of co-producer along Brian Lynch, as well as expanding her singing and songwriting skills into arrangements and leading her touring band.

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"Eight musicians, eight fresh perspectives and musical backgrounds — all joined together in a context designed for growth and exploration," explained Joy of the ensemble in a press release. "I'm often the fifth voice, the fifth horn. I hope listeners will see that I'm a musician too." According to her, the band's work in this project represents "a well of inspiration that never runs dry because of the different streams that flow in."

Among their creations are new interpretations of "You Stepped Out Of A Dream" and "Autumn Nocturne," as well as fresh lyrics to music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, and more. Joy will tour the U.S. for the remainder of 2024, including stops in Florida, New Jersey, California, Arizona, South Carolina, and New York, followed by her A Joyful Holiday Tour in December.

The Offspring — 'Supercharged' (Oct. 11)

Four decades deep, punk rock pros The Offspring are still Supercharged — or so goes their forthcoming album title. "We wanted this record to have pure energy," said frontman Dexter Holland in a press statement. "From the height of our aspirations to the depths of our struggles, we talk about it all on this record."

A celebration of "the life that we share and where we are now," Supercharged surges ahead with "Make It Alright," a single about relying on your "partners in crime," and "Light It Up," which channels punk rock's cathartic aggressions. Produced by Bob Rock, the album was recorded in Maui, Vancouver, and in the band's studio in Huntington Beach, California. "I feel like this is the best we have ever sounded!" added Holland. "We've been rocking out and headbanging to it for months! And we can't wait for you guys to hear it!"

After performances at festivals Louder Than Life and Oceans Calling in September, the band will head to San Diego's Punk in the Park on November 16, and then to a sold-out show in Melbourne, Australia, on November 24.

Jelly Roll — 'Beautifully Broken' (Oct. 11)

Following a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2024 GRAMMYs, a slew of CMA awards, and the record-breaking success of his country music debut, Whitsitt Chapel, Jelly Roll will keep the momentum going with his new album, Beautifully Broken.

Set to release on Oct. 11, the tracklist includes hits "I Am Not Okay," "Liar," and ESPN's 2024 College Football Season anthem, "Get By." "I'm looking for songs that have purpose," said the multifaceted singer in an interview with New York Times Magazine. "When I go to put out a song under the name Jelly Roll, I think to myself, Why? Because for the first time in my life, it has nothing to do with a financial decision. I'm well past putting out anything for money."

Beautifully Broken was named after Jelly Roll's ongoing tour, which launched Aug. 27 in Salt Lake City, UT, and will cross more than 30 cities in the U.S. before wrapping up on Nov. 23 in Jacksonville, FL.

Justin Moore — 'This Is My Dirt' (Oct. 11)

This Is My Dirt is an album about appreciating your hometown and the simple things in life. "There are some home sentimental, family value type songs on it but also of course some humor, beer drinking hell raising, stone cold country music on there!" shared Arkansas-born singer Justin Moore on Instagram. "It's also the first album that my touring band has recorded with me which is exciting for us, and something I'm very proud of."

Featuring collaborations by Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, and Randy Houser, This Is My Dirt is one of Moore's "most confident records to date." Through 12 tracks, he "still sings about his small town USA," and keeps "true to his roots, honoring the military and even adding a fun, light-hearted tune or two" that put life as both a dad of four and touring artist in a nutshell.

Moore has been on the Country Round Here Tonight tour with Randy Houser since September, but still has a few dates scheduled for October and November, including stops at Indianapolis, Saint Louis Place, and Myrtle Beach.

The Blessed Madonna — 'Godspeed' (Oct. 11)

The Blessed Madonna's (aka Marea Stamper) debut studio album has been a long time coming, but Godspeed will finally see the light of the day on Oct. 11. The 24-track collection also features appearances from Kylie Minogue, A-Trak, Jamie Principle, and Shaun J. Wright.

The word Godspeed "marks the beginning of a journey and sometimes the end of one," Stamper explained on instagram. "After nearly a year in lockdown, when I signed the paperwork and knew that I was going to be allowed to make this album, I called my dad in Kentucky to tell him the good news. He could not contain his pride and in a way his relief. I was going to be ok. He says it better than I do at the beginning of the record."

Stamper lost her dad shortly before the first recording session, but states "his voice will live in Godspeed forever and make a million more journeys to everyone who hears it." The rest of the tracklist continues to balance "the twin flames of rave and religion" with personal themes, as can be seen in pre-releases "Godspeed" featuring DJ E-Clyps, "Serotonin Moonbeams," "Mercy" with Jacob Lusk, "Happier" with Clementine Douglas, and "Edge of Saturday Night" featuring Kylie Minogue.

MC5 — 'Heavy Lifting' (Oct. 18)

It's not everyday that a band releases a new record after 53 years, which makes MC5's posthumous Heavy Lifting even more anticipated. Plus, the album features the final studio recordings of founding guitarist Wayne Kramer and drummer Dennis Thompson, who both passed away earlier this year.

"It's very heavy," producer Bob Ezrin said in a statement. "It has a revolutionary message but also a good sense of humor. There's a little bit of heavy metal. There's quite a bit of funk. But it is a heavy record, and it's a guitar record left, right and center. Just a wall of guitars most of the time, and mostly driven by Wayne and his ethos." Ezrin also mentions that they feel "a responsibility to make sure his work is heard, and he is celebrated."

The LP is spearheaded by single "Boys Who Play With Matches," and features stellar guest appearances, such as Slash, William DuVall, Tim McIlrath, and Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, who features on the title track.

Shawn Mendes — 'Shawn' (Oct. 18)

After the announcement of his much-anticipated fifth studio album, Shawn, Shawn Mendes shared on Instagram: "Music really can be medicine. 2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn't step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift…Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better."

The Canadian star has always been honest about his struggles with anxiety, which led him to cancel his 2022 tour after just seven shows. Shawn was crafted in that aftermath, drawing "deeply from his travels and experiences over the last few years," per a press statement. "It represents his most musically intimate and lyrically honest work to date, guiding listeners through a profound self-dialogue with each song."

So far, Mendes has shared "Isn't That Enough," "Why Why Why," and "Nobody Knows" off the project, where country-leaning riffs and soulful lyrics reflect his internal growth journey. To celebrate the beginning of a new chapter, the singer announced a series of intimate concerts in North America, taking place from Oct. 14 to Nov. 25.

Joe Jonas — ‘Music for People Who Believe In Love' (Oct. 18)

The first and last time Joe Jonas released a solo album was in 2011, with the club-ready Fastlife. "I have so much love for those songs — they actually aged pretty well!" Jonas told Billboard in a recent interview. "But it feels like a different person."

Since then, the Jonas Brothers' resident middle child founded the pop collective DNCE, reunited with the JoBros for the release of "Sucker," got married to actress Sophie Turner, welcomed two kids, and went through a turbulent divorce in 2023. "I was going through a lot of life changes," he reflected. "Finding out who I was as a person and father and friend, and living under the microscope of what the music industry can be. And I think, at such a crazy time in my life, I looked to music as an outlet."

The result is Music for People Who Believe In Love, Jonas' sophomore solo album, set to drop on Oct. 18. "It was scary at times, and also freeing," he said of the experience. "I'm not trying to come for anyone on this album. I'm not trying to put stuff on blast. I have a beautiful life that I'm grateful for. I've got two beautiful kids. I'm a happy person, and the music needed to resemble that — but also, the journey to get here."

Halsey — 'The Great Impersonator' (Oct. 25)

"I spent half my life being someone else. I never stopped to ask myself: Is this a person you're proud to leave behind? Is it even you?" singer/songwriter Halsey asks in the album trailer for her upcoming fifth LP, The Great Impersonator.

Described as a "confessional concept album," The Great Impersonator sees Halsey time-travel through the decades, reimagining what her sound and life could have been like. "I really thought this album might be the last one I ever made. When you get sick like that, you start thinking about ways it could've all been different," she says in the video, recalling her Lupus SLE and T-cell disorder diagnoses. "What if I debuted in the early 2000s, the '90s, the '80s, the '70s… am I still Halsey every time, in every timeline?"

She dares to find out in the Britney Spears-inspired "Lucky," the moody new metal of "Lonely Is the Muse," and, most recently, the pop rock of "Ego." The Great Impersonator follows Halsey's 2021's If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power.

Kelsea Ballerini — ‘Patterns' (Oct. 25)

Country popstar Kelsea Ballerini is also gearing up to release her fifth album, Patterns, out Oct. 25. Recently, she told The Associated Press that the album is an "accurate snapshot" of her life as a whole — not just its good parts. "I think that people probably expect this really happy-go-lucky, love, mushy, gushy record from me. That's not the case, and I'm really proud of that." Patterns is a record about "analyzing yourself and the people that you love the most in order to grow," Ballerini added. 

In the album trailer, she also reflects that "we have the ability to look at our patterns and find the ones that serve us, and then we look at the ones that we don't want to carry with us, and…change them. I think that we make patterns so they don't make us."

That perspective appears in singles "Two Things," "Sorry Mom," and "Cowboys Cry Too" with Noah Kahan — the only feature in the album. Ballerini will celebrate the release with a sold-out performance at New York's Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29.

Pixies — 'The Night the Zombies Came' (Oct. 25)

Just in time for Halloween, veteran indie band Pixies will drop their tenth studio album, The Night the Zombies Came. Following 2022's Doggerel, this is their first release with new vocalist and bassist Emma Richardson, formerly of Band of Skulls, who replaced Paz Lenchantin in March of this year.

Off the 13-track project, Pixies have shared an eclectic bundle of singles, including "Oyster Beds," "Chicken," "You're So Impatient," "Que Sera, Sera," and the recent '90s rock of Berlin-inspired "Motoroller." Of the track, vocalist Black Francis explained in a statement: "This is one of those kinds of songs where there's little threads you can follow and they take you somewhere, but they're not required for the experience. You can just start fishing around in the lyrics, and maybe you won't find exactly what the story is, but you'll find a story related to the city of Berlin. So just have fun with the clues that are there."

The band will go on tour with Pearl Jam in Australia and New Zealand this November, and announced a 2025 European tour kicking off on April 25 in Utrecht, Netherlands, and concluding on May 24 in Manchester, UK.

Amyl and the Sniffers — 'Cartoon Darkness' (Oct. 25)

Australian punk rock quartet Amyl and the Sniffers are gearing up to release their third LP, Cartoon Darkness, on Oct. 25. Recorded at Foo Fighters' 606 Studios in Los Angeles, it follows 2021's Comfort to Me, and sees the band take a layered approach to the world's current status.

"Cartoon Darkness is about climate crisis, war, AI, tip-toeing on the eggshells of politics, and people feeling like they're helping by having a voice online when we're all just feeding the data beast of Big Tech, our modern-day god," vocalist Amy Taylor shared in a statement. "It's about the fact that our generation is spoon-fed information. We look like adults, but we're children forever cocooned in a shell. We're all passively gulping up distractions that don't even cause pleasure, sensation or joy, they just cause numbness."

Singles "Big Dreams," "Chewing Gum" and "U Should Not Be Doing That" give a taste of Taylor's words, kicking the door open to the band's new era. "The future is cartoon, the prescription is dark, but it's novelty. It's just a joke. It's fun," Taylor adds. Following the release, AatS will embark on a European tour in November.

Soccer Mommy — 'Evergreen' (Oct. 25)

For her upcoming fourth LP, Evergreen, Nashville singer Sophie Allison — better known as Soccer Mommy — wanted a new approach to her delicate music. "I wanted to change things up a bit on this one and play around with some more organic textures," she wrote on Instagram. "It was really important for me that the songwriting shone through everything and came to the forefront."

Allison revealed "Lost," "M," and "Driver" out of the 11-track collection, showcasing that she's as atmospheric and poignant as ever, crafting even more intricate songs. The album was recorded at Atlanta's Maze Studios with the help of producer Ben H. Allen III, and will be out Oct. 25. 

Starting 2025, Allison will hit the road with a comprehensive tour across North America, including cities like Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and her hometown of Nashville.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, the music industry is poised to unleash a tidal wave of new releases. September comes in full force with a myriad of releases, featuring everything from debut albums to long-awaited comebacks across a spectrum from indie darlings to megastar acts. 

The month kicks off on September 6, marking the return of '00s socialite Paris Hilton with her album Infinite Icon, her first in two decades. On the same day, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour ends a nine-year hiatus with his solo release, Luck and Strange. The momentum continues with Suki Waterhouse, Brantley Gilbert, and Miranda Lambert all dropping fresh LPs in the following week.

The peak of this release frenzy hits on September 20, a day packed with new music from Bright Eyes, Katy Perry, Manu Chao, Nelly Furtado, The B-52s' Kate Pierson, Hippo Campus, Keith Urban, Mitchell Tenpenny, James Bay, and the anticipated debuts of Kassi Ashton and Mason Ramsey. Whew. But catch your breath quickly, because the last week of September closes the month out strong with Ezra Collective's Dance, No One's Watching and Luke Bryan's Mind of a Country Boy.

To navigate this bustling season, GRAMMY.com compiled a list with 15 must-hear albums coming out September 2024.

Fred again.. — 'ten days' (Sept. 6)

The 2024 GRAMMYs' Best New Artist nominee and viral producer Fred again.., real name Frederick Gibson, is set to release his fourth LP, ten days, on Friday, September 6. The album includes magical collaborations with Anderson .Paak, Four Tet, Emmylou Harris, the Japanese House, Skrillex, and more.

On Instagram, Gibson shared the intimate concept behind the album: each of the 10 songs represent a different, important day in his life. "There's been a lot of biggg mad crazy moments in the last year but basically all of these are about really very small quiet intimate moments. Some of them are like the most intensely joyful things i have felt, and some of them are the other side of things."

The British star has previewed the record with singles "adore u" with Obongjayar, "ten" featuring Jozzy and Jim Legxacy, and "places to be" with Anderson .Paak and CHIKA. Gibson is also set to play a handful of concerts throughout North America in September and October.

Read more: 6 Reasons Why Fred Again.. Was Dance Music's Rookie Of The Year

Toro y Moi — 'Hole Erth' (Sept. 6) 

Experimental chillwave artist Toro y Moi, aka Chaz Bear, is set to release his eighth studio album, Hole Erth, on September 6. The title was inspired by Stewart Brand's counterculture magazine Whole Earth, which was published in the late ‘60s. "The Whole Earth catalog is this encyclopedic, self-sustaining guide. With the album title alone, that's something I wanted to spark as a conversation," said Bear in a press release. "We can be off the grid, and also be on the internet, and try out all of these different lifestyles at the same time."

Bear shared a first look into this nostalgic project with the single "Tuesday" shedding light on his evolving musical tastes. "Growing up, the often-controversial-line between mainstream and underground artists was so defined, but now that line has become so blurred I can't even tell what I like anymore… sometimes."

This eclectic mix is evident across the album's 13 tracks, which navigate through rap rock, pop punk, and emo, marking Hole Erth is Bear's most unexpected project yet. The album holds a slew of superstar features including Don Toliver in "Madonna," BROCKHAMPTON's Kevin Abstract and Lev in "Heaven," and Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard in "Hollywood." Overall, the record emerges as an oeuvre, steeped in the digital era yet deeply connected to the human experience. 

Paris Hilton — 'Infinite Icon' (Sept. 6) 

It's been nearly two decades since early-aughts' socialite Paris Hilton launched her singing career with Paris in 2006. Since the global success of its hit single "Stars Are Blind," Hilton has only sporadically dabbled in music, focusing on a variety of other endeavors. This September, she surprises fans with her much-anticipated album, Infinite Icon.

Executive produced by popstar Sia, the 12-track album includes collaborations with Rina Sawayama, Meghan Trainor, Argentine singer Maria Becerra, and Sia herself. The buzz around Hilton's musical comeback bubbled up in December 2022 following the re-release of "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)." Her performance of the hit song with Sia and Miley Cyrus' at a New Year's Eve concert in Times Square further fueled anticipation. 

In June 2024, Hilton performed the new single "I'm Free" with Rina Sawayama at the Alice + Olivia Pride party in New York City, igniting excitement for future performances yet to be announced.

David Gilmour — 'Luck and Strange' (Sept. 6)

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour is set to release his fifth studio album, Luck and Strange, on September 6 — his first in nearly a decade. In an interview with Prog Magazine, Gilmour hailed it as "the best album I've made in all those years since 1973 when [Pink Floyd's] The Dark Side Of The Moon came out." 

Luck and Strange was co-produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew, known for his work with indie band Alt-J. "We invited Charlie to the house, so he came and listened to some demos, and said things like, ‘Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?' and ‘Do they all fade out? Can't some of them just end?' shared Gilmour in a press release. "He has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine. He's very direct and not in any way overawed, and I love that. That is just so good for me because the last thing you want is people just deferring to you."

The upcoming LP contains eight tracks "from the point of view of being older," majorly written by Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson, and includes a stirring cover of The Montgolfier Brothers' "Between Two Points." Gilmour and Samson's children, Romany and Gabriel, also feature as singers in the latter. As for the title track, it includes a special 2007 recording by late Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright. In October, Gilmour will head to the U.S. for several shows in Los Angeles and New York.

Nilüfer Yanya — 'My Method Actor' (Sept. 13)

British singer Nilüfer Yanya dives deep into the craft of her new album, My Method Actor, drawing parallels between her process and method acting. "I was researching method acting — and from what I read, it's based on finding this one memory in your life, a life-altering, life-changing memory," Yanya explained in a press statement. She describes method acting as sometimes traumatic because it involves constantly revisiting pivotal personal moments— a process akin to the emotional recall required during musical performances.

Scheduled for release on September 13, My Method Actor explores themes of transition and change, a reflection of a period of Yanya's own life. To write it, she and producer Wilma Archer secluded themselves in the studio to create what she describes as her "most intense album," focusing solely on their collaborative efforts without any external influences. 

Yanya is ready to share her new work with audiences across North America, Europe, and the UK, beginning with a tour that kicks off on September 28 in Philadelphia, PA. She has given fans a taste of what's in store with singles "Like I Say (I Runaway)," "Method Actor," "Call It Love," and "Mutations."

Suki Waterhouse — 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin' (Sept. 13)

Suki Waterhouse's new album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, was inspired by a spider. But not your average house spider: "I came across the Sparklemuffin — which is wildly colored, does this razzle-dazzle dance, and its mate will cannibalize it if she doesn't approve of the dance," she said in a press release. "It's a metaphor for the dance of life we're all in. The title felt hilarious, ridiculous, and wonderful to me."

The album arrives on September 13, two years after her lauded debut I Can't Let Go, showcasing a sundry of styles, from folk, to indie, to pop across 18 tracks. The English singer collaborated with producers Jonathan Rado, Brad Cook, Greg Gonzalez, Rick Nowels, and more, all while preparing for the arrival of her first child. "I finished the record in my home studio during the last months of my pregnancy," she recounted. This period of personal transformation shaped the album, which she hopes will resonate deeply with listeners. "If it captures something pure I've experienced, it should touch others too," she added.

Starting September 28, Waterhouse will embark on The Sparklemuffin Tour through North America, performing in 26 cities throughout December.

Brantley Gilbert — 'Tattoos' (Sept. 13)

"All my albums, they capture a chapter of my life," said country rockstar Brantley Gilbert about his new LP, Tattoos. "If somebody wants to know who I am, what I've been through and where I stand, they can start at the beginning and listen through, and that's why it was undeniable that Tattoos should be the title — because my tattoos do the same thing."

Marking Gilbert's seventh studio effort, Tattoos comprises 10 tracks co-written by the singer, and features Justin Moore, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, and Gary LeVox. On its lyrical contents and symbolism, Gilbert added: "People get ‘em for a lot of reasons, but for most of us, tattoos talk about our victories and losses, our struggles and the whole nine."  

The Georgia-born artist will celebrate the release day in style, headlining Brantley Gilbert's World's Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in Nashville. Following the release, he will play several shows across the U.S., including stops in Knoxville, Jonesboro, and Savannah. Gilbert also shared the single "Me and My House," featuring Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones.

London Grammar — 'The Greatest Love' (Sept. 13)

A decade after their debut, London Grammar is set to release their next album, The Greatest Love, signaling a new chapter for the band. According to a press release, this album allows the band to "leave their past behind them and hone in on a newfound sense of freedom."

Following their 2021 critically acclaimed album Californian Soil — which earned them a second BRIT nomination — the new album is brimming with confidence and a new outlook, while retaining their classic etherealness. Hannah Reid explains, "The last couple of years have changed our priorities and process as artists. That is a big part of our story." 

The album's lead single "House" encapsulates this new direction with empowering lyrics: "This is my place, my house, my rules." Another track, "Into Gold," speaks to overcoming adversity, reflecting: "And when I was made from the right kind of wrong / All of these things that I’ve seen turned darkness into gold." The band will support the release with a tour beginning in November, with eight shows scheduled across Europe and the UK.

Miranda Lambert — 'Postcards From Texas' (Sept. 13)

Country queen Miranda Lambert went back to her roots for her ninth studio record, Postcards from Texas. Reflecting on the album's deep personal significance, Lambert shared with Variety, "I made this record in Texas, and it meant the world to me. I had not made a record in Texas since I was 18, my independent album… And this music really reflects what made me the artist that I am. I feel like it's pretty honky-tonk."

Postcards From Texas also marks Lambert's debut release under Republic Records after her departure from a two-decade stint at Sony Nashville. "I just thought I could learn a lot, to be honest, from a New York-based label, and try to grow my career still and do it in different ways than I have before," she told Variety. 

Collaborating closely with frequent co-producer Jon Randall, Lambert crafted a 14-track collection, personally co-writing 10 of those songs. Album highlights include the lead single "Wranglers," "Santa Fe" with Parker McCollum, a cover of David Allen Coe's "Living on the Run," and "Alimony." Notably, "Dammit Randy," marks the first song to feature co-writing credits from her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.

Jamie xx — 'In Waves' (Sept. 20)

Nearly a decade has passed since Jamie xx, famed DJ and producer from The xx, released his full-length debut album. His eagerly awaited sophomore album, In Waves, is slated to finally break that drought on Sept. 20.

"I am so unbelievably happy," Jamie expressed in a press statement. "It's been a while… and a lot has happened in that time. Ups and downs, growing up, figuring stuff out and then forgetting it all many times over. I wanted to make something fun, joyful and introspective all at once. The best moments on a dance floor are usually that for me. I can't wait to share it with you."

Over four years in the making, Jamie meticulously shaped the album to evoke "the emotional crescendos and thrilling volatility of an almost mystical night out." To help him on this mission, he collaborated with bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim, as well as John Glacier and Robyn, and included a special feature with Erykah Badu in the deluxe vinyl edition.

In May, Jamie previewed In Waves during his intimate The Floor residency in London. He has since publicly shared tracks "Treat Each Other Right," "All You Children" with the Avalanches, "Life" with Robyn, and "Baddy on the Floor" with Honey Dijon.

Manu Chao — 'Viva Tu' (Sept. 20)

It's been 17 years since Manu Chao's La Radiolina graced the airwaves, but the wait for new music is finally over. The mythic French-Spanish singer is set to release Viva Tu, his fifth studio LP since his debut with Clandestino in 1998, heightening the anticipation for his latest work.

Drawing inspiration from his global travels and the everyday lives of people, Chao's new album offers a tapestry of languages including Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English, reflecting on "the current state of the world, both in factual and virtual terms." "São Paulo Motoboy," a standout track, pays homage to the city's delivery drivers who navigate its sprawling chaos daily, while "Viva Tu" is a heartfelt rumba celebrating the women of his neighborhood. 

Viva Tu also shines with collaborations from Willie Nelson on "Heaven's Bad Day," and French singer Laeti on "Tu Te Vas." As Chao continues his current world tour fans can catch him live in various European cities throughout September.

Bright Eyes — 'Five Dice, All Threes' (Sept. 20)

The indie sad boys of Bright Eyes will be back with their first new album in four years. Five Dice, All Threes is set to drop September 20, following 2020's Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was. The fully self-produced record also features Cat Power, Matt Berninger of The National, and Alex Orange Drink from The So So Glos'.

Discussing the album's melancholy themes, frontman Conor Oberst reflected in a statement, "For whatever reason, I was born with a brain that's preoccupied with that kind of thing. When I was young, there was a performative aspect to it, which got reflected back at me. Now I'm at a point where I don't care what the reaction is going to be. Before it was a little out of my hands — I didn't know how to write if it wasn't specific to my actual life. Now I do it by choice." Nate Walcott, the band’s multi-instrumentalist, added, "I think it revisits the spirit of our older records. There is a real quality of chaos and ecstatic urgency in the performances." 

For now, fans can enjoy the single "Rainbow Overpass" and will soon have the opportunity to experience these emotions live. Bright Eyes embarks on a U.S. tour in September, followed by a European leg, before returning to North America for an extensive 43-show tour across the continent starting in January 2025.

Katy Perry — '143' (Sept. 20)

Katy Perry's seventh album, 143, heralded as a "sexy, fearless return to form," is set to drop this fall with 11 club-ready anthems. Perry described the album as "a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album," with the title '143' representing the symbolic numerical expression of love.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Perry revealed the personal significance behind the album's title: "It's my angel number. It's my symbol, it's my sign," she said. "A couple years ago, we were going through a little bit of a hard time medically in our family, and it was a little bit scary, and I started seeing 143 in many different ways, not just on the phone. It was trippy, almost. And I looked it up, and it's code for 'I love you.'"

For this release, the former American Idol judge worked with long-time collaborators Max Martin, Dr. Luke, and Stargate, but also enlisted new names, such as Vaughn Oliver and Rocco Did It Again!. The tracklist features collaborations with 21 Savage, Doechii, and Kim Petras, previewing this new era with singles "Woman's World" and "Lifetimes."

On the day of release, September 20, Perry will headline a sold-out show at Rock in Rio in Brazil. Further tour dates have yet to be announced.

Ezra Collective — 'Dance, No One's Watching' (Sept. 27)

Following their 2022 Mercury Prize-winning album, Where I'm Meant to Be, jazz group Ezra Collective will return with their third LP, Dance, No One's Watching, on September 27. The album is described as "an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing," capturing the essence of various dance floors the band has encountered on their global tours and exploring how rhythms connect humans on a deeper level. 

Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios, Dance, No One's Watching was enriched by surprise visits from close friends and family, infusing the album with a profound sense of community and shared experience. The British quintet recently released the single "God Gave Me Feet for Dancing," featuring Yazmin Lacey, which exemplifies these themes.

Drummer Femi Koleoso elaborates on the significance of dance in their music: "Myself, Ife, and TJ all grew up in church, and it played a massive role in how we view the purpose of dancing. Dancing is bigger than just the club space. Dancing is a community thing, dancing is a spiritual thing, and ‘God Gave Me Feet For Dancing' is like a window into that element of Ezra Collective for the five of us."

Luke Bryan — 'Mind of a Country Boy' (Sept. 27)

Luke Bryan explores fresh vocal styles in his forthcoming album set to release on September 27, Mind of a Country Boy, reflecting on songs that have stood the test of time. "If it's a song that I cut two or three years ago, and I still love it, and it still sounds fresh, then I feel like it'll stand the test of time."

Summed up as "a well-rounded collection of songs from a man who has lived what he sings," Mind Of A Country Boy has "a little bit of everything," according to Bryan. "I do some things differently vocally on this one that I've not done before. It's about each song having its place and having its meaning. It's trying not to be overly redundant with songs. I think that's why I've been blessed to have a long career and what I feel like this album's going to do."

The album includes 14 tracks produced by Jeff and Jody Stevens, who previously worked with Bryan on his 2020 album Born Here Live Here Die Here. Leading singles from the album include "Country On," "But I Got a Beer in My Hand," and "Love You, Miss You, Mean It."