Wednesday Roundups #107: 25 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time

With Yaya Bey, kwn, Loyle Carner, Samara Cyn, Nick Grant, Terrace Martin/Kenyon Dixon, Maxo, Ché Noir, Bas/The Hics, Nyah Grace, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.

Jun 25, 2025

Welcome back to another issue of Wednesday Roundups!

Diving into the world of music can be overwhelming with the constant influx of albums. That’s where Shatter the Standards makes your musical navigation easier every Wednesday. They slice through the noise, bringing you a curated list of noteworthy new drops accessible on streaming platforms. They handpicked specific records from this past release week to curate a diverse lineup, including Yaya Bey, kwn, Loyle Carner, Samara Cyn, Nick Grant, Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon, Maxo, Ché Noir, Bas & The Hics, Nyah Grace, Memphis Bleek, Daz Dillinger, ScarLip, Fashawn & Marc Spano, Lukah & Statik Selektah, The 7:45s, Georgie Sweet, Aitch, Dave East & Young Chris, Radamiz & Fortes, ANKLEJOHN & August Fanon, JACOTÉNE, Abrina, LUCA, and Ric Wilson.

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In today’s rapid-fire release culture, missing out on some real musical gems is easy. Shatter the Standards does the heavy lifting for you, sifting through the latest releases and handpicking the ones that make a mark. By joining their newsletter, stay ahead of the curve and discover music that steps outside the mainstream box.

Yaya Bey: Do It Afraid (R&B)