New releases: from Kneecap to Nu Genea, the records of the week

From the irreverent energy of Kneecap to the cosmopolitan groove of Nu Genea, the recording week moves between strong identities and constantly evolving sounds. Between expected returns, debuts and global contaminations, here are the most interesting albums coming out this week.

Nu Genea – “People of the moon”

“People of the Moon” arrives after the international success of Bar Mediterraneo in 2022 and represents a significant evolution of Nu Genea’s sound: if the previous works were strongly linked to the Neapolitan and Mediterranean imagery, here the duo broadens the perspective towards a more universal and internal dimension. Musically, the album continues to blend disco, funk, jazz and global influences, but pushes even further on linguistic and cultural contamination: Neapolitan, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic coexist in the songs, reflecting a cosmopolitan and borderless vision. Among the most relevant elements are the international collaborations: the presence of guitarist and producer Tom Misch stands out, together with voices such as María José Llergo, Fabiana Martone, Celinatique and Gabriel Prado.

Kneecap – “Fenian”

Kneecap, in the last two years, have been among the most controversial bands on the world scene. Ended up in the sights of the authorities, they had to face trials on charges of terrorism: their songs were considered, by some, to instigate violence and insurrection. An attempt was also made to block its activity. In September 2025, however, the charges were dismissed, marking a recently confirmed turning point. The Irish rap trio, formed by Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, returns with their second album, “Fenian”, out on May 1st. An incendiary album, produced by Dan Carey, which channels political tensions, identity and provocation.

Tori Amos – “In times of dragons”

“In Times of Dragons” is Tori Amos’s eighteenth album and comes about five years after “Ocean to Ocean”. The album is a very ambitious and highly political concept work. Tori Amos described it as a sort of allegorical fable that tells of a struggle between democracy and tyranny, set in a symbolic world populated by figures representing authoritarian powers, technological oligarchies and civil resistance. Recurring characters such as “The Daughter” also appear in this narrative universe, which contributes to giving the album an almost theatrical and narrative dimension. From a musical point of view, the work remains centered on the piano, Amos’ distinctive element, but with more complex, atmospheric and often dark arrangements, with an almost cinematic imprint. The album lasts over 70 minutes and is built as a sequence of chapters that follow the evolution of the story.

Nerissima Serpe – “Very Black”

The rapper Nerissima Serpe has announced his new album “Nerissima” with a trailer: the protagonist of the much discussed video is the global cultural and fashion icon Michèle Lamy, who recites a monologue focused on black and the meaning of all the shades of color. His rap, which he himself defines as “extra-urban”, mixes influences ranging from Vasco Rossi and Marracash to Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Dave and Burna Boy. Writing is the center of everything. After the first independent projects and the album “Identità” in 2023, in 2025 he reached the top of the Fimi charts with “Mafia Slime 2”, with Papa V and Fritu, consolidating his figure in the urban scene.

The Black Keys – “Peaches!”

Fourteenth studio album for the duo formed by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, “Peaches!” arrives less than a year after the previous “No Rain, No Flowers”, confirming an extremely prolific creative phase. One of the most relevant features of the project is its nature: Peaches! it is in fact a covers album, conceived as a return to the band’s musical roots, with a sound described as among the most “natural” and instinctive since their debut in the early 2000s. The album contains 10 songs and was preceded by the single “You Got to Lose”, a reinterpretation of a classic blues-rock. From an emotional point of view, the album was born in a difficult personal moment for Auerbach: his father’s illness (esophageal cancer) profoundly influenced the creative process, transforming the studio sessions into a sort of spontaneous outburst rather than a planned project. This is also reflected in the sound: “Peaches!” focuses on a raw, direct and “primal” aesthetic, with deliberately unrefined recordings and an almost live approach, far from overly polished productions.