New Music Friday: De La Soul's return, Oneohtrix Point Never and this week's other new album releases
From deeply personal hip-hop legacy to abstract electronic soundscapes and raw, no-frills rock, this week’s releases are nothing short of eclectic.
- De La Soul’s triumphant return as part of Mass Appeal’s ongoing series is one of this weekend’s biggest releases on New Music Friday.
- There’s also an eclectic mix of blues rock, EDM and a turn from introspective songwriting to a throwback to their hardcore punk days.
- Here’s our picks of this week’s new releases, and how you can follow them on Deezer.
If you ever wanted a single Friday to prove that music remains gloriously messy, look no further than this week’s drop. We’re getting the complete spectrum of sound and sentiment, from the sheer noise of hard rock to the quiet devastation of electronic archives.
On the one hand, we have giants closing chapters and embracing legacy. De La Soul releases a new, deeply emotional work that serves as a tribute and celebration for the late Trugoy the Dove—a bittersweet but essential moment in hip-hop history.
On the other hand, we have British singer-songwriter Keaton Henson making a brave stylistic turn. Known for his delicate, quiet confessionals, he’s embracing a louder, fuzz-laden sound that he admits has been buried since his days in hardcore bands.
Then comes the noise: Danko Jones continues their mission to deliver pure, no-gimmicks rock and roll, proving that volume is still the best policy. Contrasting that sheer aggression is Oneohtrix Point Never, who has taken an abstract dive into obsolete ’90s digital archives to construct his new sonic hallucination, Tranquilizer.
See... we told you it was eclectic.
Here are our essential listens for November 21st.
New Music Friday - new albums dropping on November 21 2025
De La Soul – Cabin In The Sky (Mass Appeal)
It’s a huge return for one of hip-hop’s most illustrious, iconic acts, and De La Soul’s new album marks a hugely significant, emotional release. Cabin In The Sky marks De La Soul’s first full project since the tragic passing of founding member David Jude Jolicoeur, better known as Trugoy the Dove, in 2023.
The album, released via Mass Appeal, is being released as part of their ‘Legend Has It’ series. The remaining members, Posdnuos and Maseo, have confirmed that the project was largely complete before Trugoy’s death, making it a powerful testament to their collective legacy.
The title itself is a reference to a 1943 all-Black musical, a nod that Posdnuos said made him "Immediately... feel Dave." Early singles confirmed that the project maintains its signature, witty, jazzy, and sample-heavy production style.
Oneohtrix Point Never – Tranquilizer (Warp)
The mastermind of experimental electronic music, Daniel Lopatin (a.k.a. Oneohtrix Point Never), returns with his eleventh studio album, Tranquilizer. Lopatin is an artist who constantly pushes the boundaries of sound, and this record is no exception.
Released through the prestigious Warp Records, the album's sound is derived from a conceptual, removed sample library discovered on the Internet Archive. The sound is described as a "sonic hallucination," where "ambient calm twist[s] into digital chaos" and samples melt into static.
Lopatin toured Europe earlier this month in support of the new record, which promises a return to the deeply textural and abstract electronic music that defined his early career.
Keaton Henson – Parader (PIAS)
The incredibly reclusive but deeply beloved British artist Keaton Henson returns with his ninth album, Parader. Following 2024's instrumental Somnambulant Cycles, this new record is generating excitement for its stylistic departure.
Singles like ‘Insomnia’ offer a first look at this shift, pairing Henson’s trademark honest and sardonic lyrics with a rawer, fuzz-laden instrumentation and fuller production.
The album is reported to explore themes of self-observation and pulling moments from his past, moving beyond the quiet simplicity of his earliest folk releases toward a more complex, full-band sound, all while maintaining his intimate connection with the listener.
Danko Jones – Leo Rising (Perception)
Canadian hard rock veterans Danko Jones are set to release their 12th studio album, Leo Rising. Known for their blistering, high-energy, "sweaty, barroom hard rock," the trio—led by the charismatic frontman Danko Jones—show no signs of slowing down after nearly three decades in the business.
In interviews, Jones noted that the album features "more of an attention to melody" than their earlier, more aggressively shouted records, a change he attributes to greater confidence and experience.
Tracks like ‘What You Need’ and ‘Everyday is Saturday Night’ confirm the album is ready to sound great in a hot, sweaty venue, proving that their lack of a "Plan B" has successfully driven them to their 12th full-length release.
What other albums are being released on November 21?
According to Metacritic, the following albums are also set to be released this week; however, dates sometimes are and can be subject to change.
- Haley Heynderickx & Max García Conover – What Of Our Nature
- Kara-Lis Coverdale – Changes In Air
- Rheostatics – The Great Lakes Suite
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