Some great new sounds for you to check out this month.

PRIZEFIGHTER
By Mumford & Sons

The group’s sixth studio album, co-produced with Aaron Dessner, is due out on February 20 and features collaborations with the likes of Hozier, Chris Stapleton and Gracie Abrams. According to the band, it features a return to their barebones folksy roots and the title track is certainly an example of that with pared back harmonies over heartrending lyrics that are reminiscent of an earlier and simpler sound.

WE MEAN IT, MAN!
By Gogol Bordello

The latest offering from New York-based Gogol Bordello strays just a little from their gypsy-punk roots to flirt with hints of techno and hardcore. But long-term fans will not be disappointed; the 12-track album features plenty of punchy, energetic offerings with the much-loved social commentary built into the lyrics. There’s also a remix of the Ukraine protest song Solidarity produced by Nick Launay.

THE ROMANTIC
By Bruno Mars

The very, very long-awaited release is the singer’s first solo album since 2016’s 24K Magic and it’s been in development since at least 2023. The first single I Just Might dropped on January 9 showcasing sugar-sweet vocals, once again, reminiscent of the heydays of Motown. The rest of the track listing is, thus far, a mystery but we’re betting there’ll be some dancefloor fillers in there and maybe a crooner or two, going by the title.