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Fopp’s Picks
February 2025
February is here, and with it comes another month of amazing new releases, here’s our picks for February.

kendrick lamar – gnx
release: 7th february 2025
available on fopp exclusive grey vinyl / vinyl / cd
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, his sixth studio album, marks a bold new chapter following his departure from Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath. This 12-track, 44-minute record is Lamar’s shortest yet, infused with West Coast hip-hop and G-funk as a tribute to Los Angeles. Featuring collaborations with SZA, Roddy Ricch, regional Mexican singer Deyra Barrera, and more, GNX explores themes of identity, legacy, and spirituality. Highlights include “Reincarnated” a haunting dialogue with God, and “Heart Pt. 6” a reflection on his TDE roots.
lola young – this wasn’t meant for you anyway
release: 28th february 2025
available on translucent vinyl / translucent red vinyl / cd
‘Here is my first-born child, a fuck you to all my exes, and basically me just trying to figure out some shit openly and honestly on record. First of many and if you don’t like it, then this wasn’t meant for you anyway’ – Lola Young. This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway marks a remarkable shift in Lola’s sound as an artist. Recorded in LA and produced by friend and collaborator Solomonophic (Remi Wolf, BROCKHAMPTON, Dominic Fike), This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway is a multi-faceted, fearless concept. As irresistible as it is unexpected, Lola’s album is crackling with kinetic energy and lyrically fuelled by rage, passion, narrative flair and comedy derision. A contemporary break-up album, ‘This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway’ encapsulates the sound of what it means to be young and in constant romantic chaos. With exciting plans up Lola’s sleeve, her upcoming record will undoubtedly add to her musical trajectory.
manic street preachers – critical thinking
release: 14th february 2025
available on fopp exclusive clear vinyl / vinyl / deluxe edtion 2cd / cd
The band say of the album, “This is a record of opposites colliding – of dialectics trying to find a path of resolution. While the music has an effervescence and an elegiac uplift, most of the words deal with the cold analysis of the self, the exception being the three lyrics by James (Dean Bradfield) which look for and hopefully find answers in people, their memories, language and beliefs.
sharon van etten & the attachment theory – critical thinking
release: 7th february 2025
available on amber galaxy vinyl / vinyl / cd
Sharon Van Etten returns with a new, self-titled moniker and expansive new sound. Recorded at The Church Studios in London and produced by Marta Sologni, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory is sonically different from Van Etten’s previous work. Writing and recording in total collaboration with her band for the first time, Van Etten finds the freedom that comes by letting go. The result of that liberation is an exhilarating new dimension of sound and songwriting.
sam fender – people watching
release: 21st february 2025
available on fopp exclusive clear vinyl / vinyl / cd
Sam Fender’s third studio album, People Watching, released via Polydor Records on 21st February 2025. It was recorded over a period of 2 years in London, Los Angeles, Newcastle and the outskirts of Paris. The album was co-produced by Sam alongside The War On Drugs’ Adam Grancuciel and Marcus Dravs.
banks – off with her head
release: 28th february 2025
available on brown vinyl / cd
california-born singer-songwriter jillian rose banks, known as banks, has mastered moody, alternative pop infused with contemporary r&b. rising in the early 2010s with her distinctive alt-r&b sound, banks cultivated a devoted cross-genre fanbase. off with her head, her fifth album, showcases her evolution, featuring the standout hit best friends.
squid – cowards
release: 7th february 2025
available on vinyl / cd
squid’s new album cowards delves into the theme of evil, presenting nine compelling stories where protagonists grapple with cults, charisma, and apathy. blending real and imagined characters, the album explores the murky waters between right and wrong. with its intricate narratives and bold musicality, cowards stands as squid’s most courageous work yet, expanding their sonic scope while staying true to their roots.
marie davidson – city of clowns
release: 28th february 2025
available on white vinyl
marie davidson’s 2025 album city of clowns is the fifth studio release from the acclaimed canadian artist and showcases her evolving artistry. produced by belgian duo soulwax, her longtime collaborators, the album seamlessly fuses their innovative soundscapes with davidson’s distinctive style. soulwax’s masterful production adds depth and texture, enhancing the bold, hypnotic quality of her work. city of clowns captures the dynamic synergy of this creative partnership and stands as a testament to davidson’s enduring influence in the electronic music scene.

richard dawson – end of the middle
release: 14th february 2025
available on vinyl / cd
The title of Richard Dawson’s new album ‘End of the Middle’ is a suitably slippery contradiction, one that invites multiple interpretations: Middle-aging? Middle-class? The middle-point of Dawson’s career? The centre of a record? Centrism in general? Polarisation? The possibility of having a balanced discussion about anything? Stuck in the middle with you? Middle England? Middling songwriting? ‘End of the Middle’ is a wonkily beautiful peer into the workings of the family unit, perhaps several generations of the same family: ‘I wanted this record to be small-scale and very domestic’, Dawson explains, ‘to be stripped back, stark and naked, and let the lyrics and melodies speak for themselves and for the people in the songs’. By paring things right back what is revealed is a suite of remarkably poised, oddly elegant, beautiful music.
tate mcrae – so close to what
release: 22nd february 2025
available on neon orange vinyl / vinyl / cd
Tate McRae’s third studio album, So Close to What, explores themes of self-discovery and love. Featuring tracks like It’s OK I’m OK, 2 Hands, and Sports Car, the album highlights McRae’s artistic evolution, blending emotional depth with striking visual and sonic elements. Its songs are steeped in pop appeal and infectious toplines, showcasing McRae’s ability to craft memorable melodies while delving into personal, relatable narratives.