HAIM, Yaya Bey, Hotline TNT, and More Highlight NPR’s Top Album Picks for June 20

On June 20, 2025, NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’ highlighted a strong selection of new album releases on their New Music Friday feature. Hosted by Stephen Thompson with guest Raina Douris from World Cafe, the podcast explored standout projects from pop-rock trio HAIM, experimental artist Yaya Bey, and indie rock group Hotline TNT. HAIM’s latest album, *I quit*, is recommended for fans of Fleetwood Mac and Vampire Weekend. Hotline TNT’s *Raspberry Moon* draws comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr., while Yaya Bey’s *do it afraid* mixes jazz, R&B, rap, and dance, recommended for fans of SAULT and Digable Planets.

Other notable picks include albums from Kelsey Waldon and S.G. Goodman. A “Lightning Round” mentioned additional noteworthy releases from artists like Seven Davis Jr., U.S. Girls, and Matthew Shipp. The article concludes with an extensive genre-sorted list of new releases, including work from Karol G (*Tropicoqueta*), Benson Boone (*American Heart*), and SOPHIE (a reissue of *PRODUCT*).

This NPR feature emphasizes musical diversity and discovery, encouraging listeners to explore a wide range of new albums. Listeners can access full discussions and curated playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, or via NPR’s podcast platforms.