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New Music Friday For June 8: Six Albums You Should Hear Now

By Robin Hilton

Published June 8, 2018 at 2:00 AM PDT

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Jorja Smith's debut album, <em>Lost & Found, </em>is one of the standouts for June 8 releases. — Jorja Smith's debut album, *Lost & Found,* is one of the standouts for June 8 releases.

All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Ann Powers, Lyndsey McKenna, and Sidney Madden to talk about June 8's standout albums. Highlights include the candid, introspective rock of Snail Mail, the jazzy, laid-back R&B of British singer Jorja Smith, the sultry pop of Lykke Li, and more.

Featured Albums

River Whyless: Kindness, A Rebel
Featured Song: "The Feeling Of Freedom"

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Serpentwithfeet: Soil
Featured Song: "Whisper"

Snail Mail: Lush
Featured Song: "Pristine"

Dierks Bentley: The Mountain
Featured Song: "Traveling Light"

Jorja Smith: Lost & Found
Featured Song: "Lost & Found"

Lykke Li: So Sad So Sexy
Featured Song: "Hard Rain"

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Other notable releases for June 8: Sugarland: Bigger, Angelique Kidjo: Remain In Light, Erin Rae: Putting On Airs, Lily Allen: No Shame, Ana Egge: White Tiger, Dave Matthews Band: Come Tomorrow, YOB: Our Raw Heart