New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10

New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10

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July 10, 2026 · 42 min

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Host Stephen Thompson discusses new music releases with guest Maggie Brennan and NPR Music critics.

Jack White. Baby Rose. Suki Waterhouse. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Maggie Brennan of WCBE in Ohio about their favorite albums out Friday, July 10. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (02:00) Album No. 1 - Jack White, 'Frozen Charlotte' (07:28) Album No. 2 - Baby Rose, 'YEARNALISM' (15:23) Album No. 3 - Suki Waterhouse, 'Loveland' (22:17) Album No. 4 - Allison Russell, 'In the Hour of Chaos' (28:22) Album No. 5 - Houndmouth, 'Lordy' (32:46) The Lightning Round - Bella Kay, 'My Reckless Abandon' - Luluc, 'Sweet Thief' - The Temper Trap, 'Sungazer' - Kelela, 'new avatar' - Tracey Nelson, 'Hercules' - Ultra Lights, 'Pleasure's All Yours' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Maggie Brennan, WCBE Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Elle Mannion, Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special thanks to Sheldon Pearce and Lars Gotrich See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to…

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