The summer of 2024 was all about BRAT, the infamous album by Charlix XCX. The album was a blend of pop and club music, creating a loud and minimal sound that has rarely been heard before in the music industry. This distinct style allowed Charli XCX to label summer 2024 as “BRAT Summer”. She changed the music industry in a way that has never been seen before.
BRAT became more than just an album. The songs captured so many feelings that listeners finally felt like they had been seen and could relate to the songs they were listening to, which is why the album grew worldwide. The album’s success has left fans wondering what album will take off in the summer of 2025. Will it live up to BRAT, or will it offer something different.
In April 2025, Charlix XCX headlined Coachella on Saturday night. During her once-in-a-lifetime performance, she made it clear to know that there’s more to her than just BRAT. As her performance reached an end, she decided to use her audience and showcase new music from other artists who will be releasing albums this summer like she did last year. This showcase allowed fans to notice the variety of new and exciting releases coming out within a couple months.
There are several artists releasing anticipated music, and the excitement is already building up. Nice show of the excitement
One of the biggest releases coming out at the beginning of summer is “Fancy That”. The album, by British artist PinkPantherss, is set to drop on May 9th.The artist has already released two singles, “Tonight” and “Stateside”, both have already sparked interest from fans from the danceable beats. Her music is loved by all ages which is why the standards for this album have been set high.
In the K-pop world, two popular groups are releasing majo albums. BOYNEXTDOOR, a rising boyband, will release their debut album “No Genre” on May 13th. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN, an internationally known female K-pop group, will release their album “DESIRE: UNLEASH” on June 5th. These two albums are expected to continue the fresh and new sounds that the K-pop world gives.
On the more pop front, both Miley Cyrus and Mariah Carey will release albums. Both artists are icons in the music industry, and fans are curious as to what direction they are heading in for their new music. The surprise factor of what to expect from their new releases is sure to create buzz.
Lil Wayne’s, “The Carter VI”, is a highly anticipated release coming out on June 6th. His rap style will add a diverse sound to the other music being released this summer. With his experience and massive following, the album will more likely have an impact in the music world.
While these summer albums are feeding the music industry, there are more albums later expected in the year. Artists like A$AP Rocky, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, and Summer Walker are some taking part. Though there’s little information out yet about these albums, fans are eagerly waiting for updates. Listeners are counting down the days till these artists releases and staying updated when any new information about the album comes out.
As summer is starting to approach, it’s obvious that the music scene will not disappoint listeners. The albums listed above are just the beginning of an amazing year full of music. This summer may go down as one of the greatest in terms of new music releases. Whether or not it lives up to the hype of BRAT, it’s still clear that this summer will offer fresh sounds to make new memories.