New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Feb. 19 : All Songs Considered – NPR

SG Lewis. His latest album, times, made our shortlist of the best new releases out on Feb. 19. Jack Bridgland/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

The U.K. singer and producer SG Lewis is as inspired by the mindset of disco as much as the four-on-the-floor beats. On his debut album, times, he presents a dancefloor utopia where everyone is welcome and completely unbound in their celebration of life, rhythm and sound. We give a listen on this week's show and talk about how the young artist attempts to do more than pay homage to a genre and era he adores.

We've also got the first album in more than 30 years from the electronic artist Pauline Anna Strom, Australian singer Tash Sultana, Mogwai, R&B singer Lava La Rue, the Somali supergroup 4 Mars and more. NPR Music contributor Christina Lee joins Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody, WXPN's John Morrison and NPR's Lyndsey McKenna, along with host Robin Hilton, as they share their picks for the best new albums out on Feb. 19.

Other notable releases for Feb. 19: Animal Collective Crestone; Another Michael New Music And Big Pop; David Gray Skellig; Hand Habits Dirt; Indigo Sparke Echo; Katy Kirby Cool, Dry Place; Wild Pink A Billion Little Lights.

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