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Fopp’s picks

September 2025

september is here, and it’s packed with fresh new releases – here are the standouts we can’t stop talking about this month.

big thief – double infinity

release: 5th September 2025

available on green vinyl / vinyl / cd

double infinity is the follow-up to 2022’s grammy-nominated dragon new warm mountain i believe in you, recorded last winter at the legendary power station in new york city. for three weeks straight, the trio braved frozen brooklyn streets on bicycles, crossing into manhattan each day to gather in the studio’s warm, wood-panelled room. there, joined by a circle of friends and collaborators – including alena spanger, caleb michel, hannah cohen, jon nellen, joshua crumbly, june mcdoom, laraaji, mikel patrick avery and mikey buishas – they played for up to nine hours daily, tracking live, shaping arrangements in the moment and chasing collective sparks. produced, engineered and mixed by longtime big thief ally dom monks, double infinity radiates with discovery.

david byrne – who is the sky

release: 5th September 2025

available on lemon yellow vinyl / vinyl / cd

david byrne returns with who is the sky?, his first new album since the 2018 acclaimed and award-winning american utopia, arriving september 5th via matador records. produced by grammy-winning kid harpoon and featuring arrangements by new york’s ghost train orchestra, the 12 track album blends byrne’s signature innovation with fresh, collaborative energy. musical friends old and new, including st. vincent, paramore’s hayley williams, the smile drummer tom skinner, and american utopia percussionist mauro refosco, contribute to a richly textured soundscape. led by the infectious single everybody laughs, who is the sky? showcases byrne’s playful, boundary pushing approach to music, offering a vibrant, genre defying collection that is both adventurous and immediately engaging, perfect for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

saint etienne – international

release: 5th September 2025

available on vinyl / cd

Saint Etienne’s 2025 album, International, is their final album-length statement, after the group’s 35-year excursion through pop. A dreamlike drift with friends and collaborators, International features cameos from the higher echelons of pop – ’80s chart heroes, electro, acid house and all points in-between, from Vince Clarke to Nick Heyward, Confidence Man to Erol Alkan, Chemical Brothers, Orbital, Doves and Xenomania, through to the lesser known, but equally exhilarating Bradfordians Augustin Bousfield and Flash Cassette (an artist described as ‘sitting somewhere between Funkadelic and a SEGA Mega Drive’). Saint Etienne are the ’90s band who never left us, never imploded, and never adhered to clichéd excess. They are a testament to getting along, getting on with creating something new and, of course, getting away with it.

joy crookes – juniper

release: 19th September 2025

available on limited edition white vinyl / fopp exclusive artwork cd / vinyl / cd

Juniper cements Joy Crookes as one of the UK’s most electrifying and original voices. Raw, witty, and deeply human, the album blends heartbreak, humour, and sonic sophistication. Following her acclaimed 2021 debut Skin, Crookes pushed boundaries, working with Blue May, Tev’n, and Harvey Grant, and featuring Vince Staples (Pass the Salt) and Kano (Mathematics). Juniper dives into resilience, queer love, mental health, body politics, and the thrill and terror of falling in love. From the euphoric First Last Dance to the cinematic Perfect Crime, Crookes’ storytelling is sharp and immersive. Born from personal upheaval, the record radiates immediacy, warmth, and emotional intensity, showcasing Crookes at her boldest, most nuanced, and unstoppable.

shame – cutthroat

release: 5th September 2025

available on vinyl / cd

cutthroat captures shame at their blistering best, an unapologetic new album produced by grammy-winning john congleton that is souped-up, supercharged, and fearless. the band’s five childhood friends – charlie steen, guitarists sean coyle-smith and eddie green, bassist josh finerty, and drummer charlie forbes – are still in their twenties, yet have expanded shame’s sound exponentially. blending ambitious sonic ideas with the technical skill to realise them, the album showcases the band pushing boundaries while staying true to their raw energy. cutthroat is a thrilling, intense statement from a group hitting their stride, perfectly balancing power, precision, and unrelenting attitude.

suede – antidepressants

release: 5th September 2025

available on limited edition white vinyl / vinyl / deluxe edition cd

suede return with their 10th studio album, antidepressants, marking a major milestone in a career defined by innovation and enduring influence. following the success of their critically acclaimed ninth album, autofiction (2022), which reached no.2 on the uk albums chart – suede’s highest-charting release in over 20 years – the band continue to explore bold, emotive soundscapes with confidence and flair. antidepressants demonstrates their mastery of melody and atmosphere, combining introspective lyrics with expansive, dynamic arrangements. to celebrate, suede are taking over london’s southbank centre for a four-night residency of live performances, offering fans an immersive experience that captures the energy, ambition, and artistry of one of britpop’s most iconic bands.

parcels – loved

release: 12th September 2025

available on transparent blue vinyl / vinyl / cd

loved, parcels’ third album, is a dazzling mix of exuberance, euphoria, and thoughtful reflection. it’s an album that radiates unity – between the band, with their listeners, and within the grooves themselves – creating a sense of connection that’s impossible to ignore. guitarist and vocalist jules crommelin explains, ‘we do have a purpose as a band to our audience: we’re giving people joy. i see it as spirit, and it’s an incredibly powerful thing.’ packed with infectious tracks like safeandsound and yougotmefeeling, loved is a celebration of music’s uplifting power, offering listeners a euphoric, heartfelt journey through rhythm, melody, and pure positivity.

baxter dury – allbarone

release: 12th September 2025

available on transparent blue vinyl / vinyl / cd

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – perimenopop

release: 12th September 2025

available on alternate artwork cd / vinyl / cd

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s eighth studio album, Perimenopop, bursts with confidence, joy, and unapologetic self-expression, capturing the exact moment she knows who she is and revels in it. A playful, bold celebration of life, it sees her confidently return to the dance-pop sound that made her iconic. Featuring the irresistible tracks Freedom of the Night, Relentless Love, and Vertigo, Perimenopop is the album she was born to make seven albums and 25 years into her career. Packed with infectious hooks, shimmering production, and her unmistakable voice, it’s a dazzling, empowered, and celebratory ride that proves Sophie is still ruling the dancefloor with flair.

cate le bon – michelangelo dying

release: 26th September 2025

available on bone white vinyl / vinyl / cd

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