Most Anticipated Albums of 2017

Are you looking for a reason to get excited about 2017? How about 20 reasons?

The xx – “I See You” — January 13 / Young Turks

Ryan Adams – “Prisoner” — February 3 / Blue Note

Ryan Adams mined his personal life – including his recent divorce – to write his latest album, an experience he describes as “cathartic.” He gave us some clues about the new release when he stopped by the station in August.

Temples – March 3 / Fat Possum

English four-piece Temples achieved international acclaim with their debut album, “Sun Structures”. Our first taste from their sophomore effort – “Certainty” – is very promising

Portugal. the Man – “Gloomin and Doomin” — TBD

PTM’s new album has been in the works for some times. I heard rumors they were recording here in LA with Mike D (yes, of Beastie Boys fame) and we finally got a taste with the release of the single “Noise Pollution”.

The Shins – “Heartworms” — March 10 , Apothecary/Columbia Records

Around Halloween, The Shins shared the aptly titled “Dead Alive”, giving us a hint of new music to come. Now we can confirm that is indeed the case with the March 10th release of Heartworms.Check out the brandnew single below.

Ty Segall – “Ty Segall” — January 27 / Drag City records

The LA-based fuzz rocker is incredibly prolific and his self-titled 9th studio record is one we’re really looking forward to.

Electric Guest – TBD /early 2017

Word on the street is that a rough breakup inspired the songs behind this album. Whatever the inspiration, the results are fantastic judging by the lead single, “Dear To Me”, featuring backup vocals by Haim.

Elbow – “Little Fictions” – Feb/March release date

Longtime UK faves released a gorgeous single – “Magnificent (She Says)” – in the latter part of 2016, cueing up our excitement for fresh material. It will be their 7th studio album.

Tennis – “Yours Conditionally” / March 10

Gabriel Garzon Montano – “Jardin” January 27 / Stones Throw

This NY-based artist is already a KCRW favorite and his soon-to-be-released full length is a stunner.

And a short list of other artists with albums due in 2017, all TBD

Beck

Dan Auerbach (solo album)

Fleet Foxes

Grizzly Bear

Phoenix

The National

Real Estate

The War On Drugs

Wolf Alice

LCD Soundsystem

Vampire Weekend

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Gorillaz

Spoon

Queens of the Stone Age