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MUSICALLANCES OF THE WEEK: August 18-22, 2025, nominated by Rolling Stone Brazil

August 21, 2025
8:10 PM

Of the returns awaited to the new names of the scene, we selected the national and international releases that are worth the Play this week

Some of today’s releases from veterans to new names of the national and international scene. In Brazil, highlight for Lô Borges present Chalk in unprecedented partnership with Zeca Baleirothat signs the letters and divides vocals in half the tracks. Nina Maia expands internationally with Whole (Deluxe)relaunching his album online and in vinyl resulting from his partnership with British seal Mr Bongo, with 4 unreleased tracks. The Independent Rock Band Naked It presents its third disc mixing classic indie references with contemporary experiments.

Among the international, Defton Launches the Espared private musicfirst album in five years of the Sacramento Band. Mac Demarco it presents GuitarCanadian’s new album known for the indie rock lo-fi, while Wolf AliceEnglish Rock Quartet with whom we spoke this week, brings its unprecedented album after 3 years. Stray Kids it presents Karmaexploring its own interpretation of the theme “destiny” that intertwines with choices and consequences. Dominic Fikestar of the Euphoria series, comes more introspective and focused on paternity, fame and other previously not exploited feelings.

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National

Bruno Gadiol – Twins in twins

Lô Borges invites Zeca Baleiro – Chalk

MC Hariel – Eh noiz ki ok

Nina Maia – Whole (Deluxe Edition)

Paulete Lindacelva – BRAZIL EP

Naked – Contact

Tiaslovro – Kingdom Ports

Zaina Woz – Zaina Woz {vol.01}

International

Ciara – Cici

DEFTONES – private music

Dominic Fike – Rocket

Hunx & His Punx – WALK OUT ON THIS WORLD

Jon Batiste – Big Money

Laufey – MATTER OF TIME

Mac Demarco – Guitar

Superchunk – Songs in the Key of Yikes

Stray Kids – Karma

Teyana Taylor – Escape room

TOPS – Bury The Key

Water from Your Eyes – IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

Wolf Alice – The clearing

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Source: Rollingstone

Earl

Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.