New Music Friday: The best releases out on March 31
Chlöe's debut solo album In Pieces is on our shortlist for the best albums out on March 31. Jack Bridgland/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Up to now Chloe Bailey has been best known as half of the duo Chloe x Halle, a beloved R&B project she started with her sister more than a decade ago. But this week she drops her debut solo album as simply Chlöe. In Pieces is a fearless and boldly produced collection of songs on self-empowerment in the wake of heartache, redemption and retribution. We hear several tracks from In Pieces to open this week's show and talk about the ways Chlöe gets raw, honest and vulnerable while staying stronger than ever.
Hear The Songs
We've also got the long-awaited debut full-length from boygenius, the trio of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, Pink Siifu and Ahwlee together as B. Cool-Aid, veteran Senegalese artist Baaba Maal and more. Contributors Cyrena Touros and LaTesha Harris join WXPN's John Morrison and host Robin Hilton to share their picks for the best releases out on March 31.
Featured Albums:
- Chlöe — In Pieces
Featured songs: "Told Ya (feat. Missy Elliott)," "Body Do," "Cheatback," "Pray It Away" - B. Cool-Aid — Leather Blvd.
Featured songs: "ChalkRoundIt (feat. Ladybug Mecca)," "So Soft Salon (feat. DJ Harrison, Demae, Nita Darling & Funky Chunky)," "Wassup (feat. Devin Morrison, Pher & Moruf)" - Nakhane — Bastard Jargon
Featured songs: "The Caring," "Tell Me Your Politik (feat. Moonchild Sanelly & Nile Rodgers)" - boygenius — the record
Featured Songs: "Satanist," "Not Strong Enough," "Revolution 0," "We're In Love" - Baaba Maal — Being
Featured songs: "Boboyillo (feat. Rougi)," "Mbeda Wella (feat. Paco Lenol)," "Casamance Nights"
Lightning Round:
- NOIA — Gisela
- The New Pornographers — Continue As Guest
- Pursuit Grooves — 100 Seams
- Tyler, The Creator — Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale
Other notable releases for March 31:
- Alberta Cross — Sinking Ships
- Barrie — 5K
- Buzzy Lee — Internal Affairs
- City and Colour — The Love Still Held Me Near
- Damien Jurado — Sometimes You Hurt the Ones You Hate
- Deerhoof — Miracle-Level
- The Hold Steady — The Price Of Progress
- Larry June & The Alchemist: The Great Escape
- LIES — Lies
- Two Shell — Lil Spirits
- Wild Child — End of the World
- William Tyler & The Impossible Truth — Secret Stratosphere
- The Zombies — Different Game