10 new albums available for streaming for Phoenix music enthusiasts

human beings,” as we see with songs like “Guide You,” a jerky guitar-heavy banger truly speaks to life’s dualities. Elsewhere, in a track like “Excavate” we’re not only asked to reflect on our own past traumas, but come to grips with them through the power of music. Lastly, songs like “Pawns” put the “jam” in post-punk jam by offering a sonic tapestry of sorts assembled out of pure minimalist experimentation. In all, “Wish Defense” may very well be the record everyone should be talking and thinking about right now.

Cassandra Jenkins, ‘Parasol’ There was a time when the mere mention of folk music sent a shiver down your spine; those days are over. Instead, it’s time to welcome a whole new genre hybrid thanks to Jenkins’ “Parasol.” The album is a real feat of strength and power, and we really see Jenkins come into her own via songs like “Hard Drive” and “Vadoo.” It’s also clear Jenkins is all about urgency and care, as there’s an empathy not just for the listener but for Jenkins herself. Whether we’re talking about relationships, career changes, or even political strife, “Parasol” shows us that what we lost in innocence and wonder, we’ve gained in Jenkins’ wisdom and grace.

Hey, King!, ‘Young Heart’”Young Heart” is an album about transition, heartbreak, and learning how to take steps toward brighter days. Just take the title track, which goes in on the process of shedding one’s past while embracing the unknown. On the flipside, a track like “Morning Rain” is about grieving and understanding when to make a big move in your life – it’s both a glide through the past and a treatise on the future. As for “Hallelujah,” it’s about the small victories we nurse along our way to the grand ones, and it really showcases the profound idea that hope and belief can bring about renewal and even an odd sort of purity.

The Menzingers, ‘From Exile’ Even hear that band and think how captivating and catchy their music is? So here we are with The Menzingers and their album “From Exile.” The LP is the band at their most grand and momentous, and we understand why The Menzingers feel the need to carve out this special moment just for us. Whether we’re talking about “America You’re Freaking Me Out” or “Last to Know,” the message is all the same: through dedication to one another and to our collective humanity, we’re really able to reach something genuinely universal and inspiring. The album serves as a reminder that maybe we’re not as different as we might think, and that in and of itself has to count for something truly special.

Black Wing, ‘Nostalgia for Tomorrow’ Who says nostalgia has to be all clouded with heavy hearts and longing gazes? Perhaps in Black Wing, we’re allowed a bit of vision and hope. Case in point, a track like “A Floor,” a tune that transcends its post-industrial death-drive. Also, songs like “Is This Real Life, Alice?” or “Inverse Bloom” suggest that maybe all the odd parts of our past can be reconfigured into something impossibly optimistic yet keenly earnest. In all, “Nostalgia for Tomorrow” isn’t just about what could have been – it’s also a guidebook for what could still be if we’re willing to put in the work.

Bowerbirds, ‘becalmyounglovers’ In a world of constant uncertainty and disarray, we think we could all use a single moment of tranquility. And if that moment can be found in Jonathan Clancy’s new album “becalmyounglovers,” so be it. This is a record full of magic and wonder, but it’s also about digging in and facing down your fears. Songs like “Creating Echopilots “and “Moon Smart” make us confront our selves in a special way and urge us to embrace our own sense of wonder and love. The sound here is not just about providing background noise; it’s more like the sounds that really and truly define our days in 2025.

Mitski, ‘This is Where We Fall’ Mitski has always been about letting the sharp parts of her soul come out in a very public and resonant way. And with “This is Where We Fall,” that sentiment has never been more apt or poignant. Through tracks like “Run for Cover” and “Who Am I,” Mitski navigates those tough corners of our human hearts and minds while never losing sight of the bright spots. Last track “Hard F#!king Love” is the perfect ‘lil banger to help close it all out. All told, it’s just another few reasons