The Albums You Need In 2015

Here's a look at some of next year’s anticipated releases:

Jose Gonzalez

More than seven years have lapsed since the folky Swede delivered a solo studio album, so expectations are high. We were recently teased with some beautifully stark sounds; he actually promises a mixture of ‘70s Brazilian-inspired sounds, Americana and West African desert blues. (Vestiges & Claws, Feb via Shock)

Faith No More

Not be outdone, FNM have left it 17 years between releases. And what a comeback: gimps, handlebar mo’s, the heavy industrial funk of first single Mother Fucker. Pants already damp. (Title TBC, Apr via Ipecac)

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Giorgio Moroder

And it’s more than 20 years since Moroder’s last solo studio effort and the first single is a progtastic teaser. The Italian disco icon is promising a vast of array guests including our own Sia and Kylie Minogue. (Title TBC, spring 2015 via Sony)

Slayer

This will be the band’s first album following guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s death. But still expect the same intensity and aggression from them if new track Implode is anything to go by. (Title TBC, Apr via Nuclear Blast)

DMA’s

It’s time for the loose-fit Sydney outfit to prove to the naysayers that they have the right to own this sound. (Title TBC, mid-year via I Oh You)

Father John Misty

Picks up where the Americana troubadour left off with Fear Fun. And we ain’t sick of his Newmnanesque storytelling yet. (I Love You, Honeybear, Feb via Sub Pop)

Cancer Bats

The hardcore Canadians promise their fifth studio album is “a serious banger”. First taste Arsenic In The Year Of The Snake arrived in October and it proved they are no liars. (Searching For Zero, Mar via Cooking Vinyl)

Sarah Blasko

Very little is known about this yet except that by the time it drops, three years will have passed since her third top ten album I Awake. (Title TBC, late 2015 via EMI)

Dan Deacon

First taste Feel The Lightning indicates a return to the lo-fi synth glory days of noughties Deacon (remember Spiderman Of The Rings?) (Glass Riffer, Mar via Domino)

Paul Dempsey

With Something For Kate anniversary season over, it’s time for Dempsey to get seriously solo on our arses. Yep, that’s all we know. (Title TBC, late 2015 via EMI)

Atreyu

The OC metalcore lads have officially reunited following the now mandatory band hiatus and have already started pre-production on album number six. (Title TBC, May via Spinefarm)

British India

Victorian indie rockers follow-up last year’s Controller ASAP. Lead track Wrong Direction indicates some moodiness ahead. (Title TBC, Mar via Liberation)

Gaz Coombes

Earlier this year the former Supergrass frontman issued a smashing cover of The Kinks’ This Time Tomorrow. It’s not on the new album but the wonderfully epic 20/20 is. Whatever way this album goes, hopefully it won’t get ignored like the last one. (Matador, Jan via Caroline)

Northlane

Set to go back into the studio with Singularity producer Will Putney, the NSW metalcore band are ready to go global with this one. (Title TBC, Jun via UNFD)

Snoop Dogg

What’s the only thing better than a Snoop Dogg phone case that doubles as a lighter (it’s a thing)? A new album from the Dogg (not the Lion or the Zilla). (Title TBC, 2015 via I Am Other/Columbia)

Oh Mercy

Melbourne’s Alexander Gow has been writing overseas and soaking up influences like Arthur Russell. Don’t expect Deep Heat II. (Title TBC, Jul via EMI)

Laura Marling

The title track of the UK folkie’s return is nothing if not exciting in its starkness and lack of fear. Is this gonna be her best yet? (Short Movie, Mar via Caroline)

San Cisco

Run would indicate that the Perth kids have pushed past ‘difficult second album’ syndrome (D2ndAS) for a punchy but sophisticated follow-up to 2013’s self-titled breakthrough set. (Title TBC, Mar via Albert Productions)

Joanna Newsom

Could her newfound Hollywood notoriety (US box office hit Inherent Vice) bring this musical outsider into the fold? (Title TBC, early 2015 via Spunk)

Seth Sentry

Also knocking the fuck out of D2ndAS is this Melbourne rapper – single Run is already hinting at a more thoughtful, polished set on the horizon. (Title TBC, mid-year via High Score)

Little May

Coming off a breakthrough 2014 that saw BIGSOUND, Splendour and Laneway slots, international label deals and a whole lot of hype, expect a debut album to showcase a darker and more energetic side of the pop-driven Sydney trio. (Title TBC, 2015 via Dew Process)

Modest Mouse

There was a collective O-mouth earlier this month when these guys announced their first album in eight years would appear soon. Intensity expected. (Strangers To Ourselves, Apr via Sony)

Holy Holy

If there's going to be an Aussie break-out in the indie rock world next year it'll probably be Holy Holy. Are yet to release a dud single and their live show is pitch-perfect. (Title TBC, mid-year via Wonderlick/Sony)

Airling

Chilled-out, delicate electronica coming out of Brisbane and Airling - real name Hannah Shepherd - is offering something more than her peers at the moment. (Title TBC, 2015 via Inertia)

Meg Mac

Melbourne's Megan McInerney has only just started to show us the breadth of her talent and her alt-pop has real potential to attract a wide-ranging audience. (Title TBC, late 2015 via Inertia)

The Sidekicks

Ohio rock group put the emphasis on hooks and melodies on their new album, which was produced by Phil Elk, who's shaped the sounds of Fleet Foxes, Built To Spill and The Shins. (Runners In The Nerved World, Jan via Epitaph)

Gang Of Youths

It's been a long year of recording and tweaking from undeniably talented frontman Dave Le'aupepe - but inside word is the sprawling indie rock opus is finally ready. (Title TBC, early 2015 via Sony)

Dead Letter Circus

Coming off a national tour, 2015 will see Brisbane's DLC work towards their third album. Dedicated legion of prog-rock fans will be delighted. (Title TBC, August via UNFD)

Also look out for new long-players in 2015 from: Alison Wonderland, All Time Low, Art Of Sleeping, Belle Haven, Calexico, Carl Barat & The Jackals, Circa Waves, Coin Banks, Death Grips, Deez Nuts, Dick Diver, Jackie Onassis, Japanese Wallpaper, Kodaline, Kucka, Little May, Mark Ronson, Matthew E White, Olympia, The Prodigy, Spit Syndicate, Tkay Maidza, Tuka (Thundamentals), Twinsy and Wolf Alice.