NPR Music New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 14
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Nov 14, 2025 Join music curator Liz Warner from WDET in Detroit as she dives into the freshest tracks hitting the scene. Discover FKA twigs' late-night rave vibes in 'EUSEXUA Afterglow' and the exciting collaboration of The Avett Brothers with Mike Patton. Liz raves about Gabriel Jacoby's soulful EP and K-Lone's introspective house sounds. Plus, they cover other notable releases like Summer Walker and Austra, and share their favorite picks from the week. It's a music lover's dream, packed with expert insights and hot new sounds!
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Unlikely Blend: Avett Meets Patton
- The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton collaboration blends earnest folk-rock with gritty, unpredictable vocals.
- Tracks oscillate between Avett-coded reflection and Patton-driven gutter blues, creating thrilling unpredictability.
Gabriel Jacoby's Brief Soul Blast
- Gabriel Jacoby released an eight-song debut EP Guttachild that clocks in at 20 minutes and shows vintage soul influences.
- Stephen Thompson and Liz Warner both praise his brevity, falsetto, and potential as a sought-after collaborator.
K-LONE's Meditative Club Sound
- K-LONE's Sorry I Thought You Were Someone Else mixes hypnotic, spacey house with introspection after personal loss.
- The mostly instrumental album uses distant vocals as textures and creates a contemplative club atmosphere.