Wednesday Roundups #117: 25 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time

With Braxton Cook, D Smoke, KIRBY, Destin Conrad, Nova Twins, Dewey Bryan/earoh, Ché Noir/The Other Guys, Kwamé, John Oates, Miles Minnick, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.

Sep 03, 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 Braxton Cook, D Smoke, KIRBY, Destin Conrad, Nova Twins, Dewey Bryan & earoh, Ché Noir & The Other Guys, Kwamé, John Oates, Miles Minnick, Declaime & Spectacular Diagnostics, Junetober, Dayo Bello, Sheléa, Nate Smith, Pro Dillinger & Futurewave, Maurice Brown, The Walls Group, Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton/Esperanza Spalding/Karriem Riggins, Carter Ace, Aria Lanelle, Danni Baylor, Weekend Plans, and Cha Wa.

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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.

Braxton Cook: Not Everyone Can Go (Jazz/R&B)