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Fopp’s Picks

December 2024

november is here, and we’re excited to share our top picks for this month’s releases. 

lauren mayberry – vicious creature

release: 6th december 2024
available on vinyl / cd

 

lauren mayberry, celebrated frontwoman of electro-pop band chvrches, steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated debut solo album, vicious creature. set for release on 6 december via emi records, this album marks an exciting new chapter in her career. showcasing her distinctive voice and emotive songwriting, it features standout singles something in the air, crocodile tears, shame, change shapes and are you awake?. fans can expect a bold, deeply personal sonic journey.

the national – rome

release: 13th december 2024
available on white double vinyl / double vinyl / 2cd

 

rome is the definitive live document of the national. recorded live (without overdubs) on 3 june 2024 at the architecturally stunning parco della musica ennio morricone, named for the legendary italian film composer, the 21-track lp delivers scintillating renditions of fan favourites like bloodbuzz ohio, don’t swallow the cap, i need my girl, the system only dreams in total darkness, england and fake empire. it also includes sharpened versions of newer tracks eucalyptus, new order t-shirt, tropic morning news and the boundary-pushing smoke detector. the double album, mixed by longtime collaborator peter katis, spans the band’s 20+ years of songwriting, showing how each song evolves in live performance. ‘you have to see this band live’ is often said about the national, and now, rome is the next best thing to being there.

snoop dogg – missionary

release: 13th december 2024
available on picture disc vinyl / fopp exclusive alternate artwork cd / cd

 

Snoop Dogg’s highly anticipated 2024 album, Missionary, marks a monumental collaboration with legendary producer Dr. Dre, who shapes the entire sound of the project. Packed with star-studded features, the album brings together Eminem, Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Sting, Jhene Aiko, and more, blending diverse styles and undeniable talent. With a perfect mix of classic hip-hop and fresh energy, Missionary delivers an exciting and unforgettable listening experience, cementing Snoop Dogg’s place in music history.

dua lipa – live from the albert hall

release: 13th december 2024
available on double vinyl / 2cd

 

dua lipa live from the royal albert hall offers a thrilling new way to experience dua lipa’s greatest hits, reimagined with the heritage orchestra, a fourteen-person choir, and a seven-piece band. the album features a medley of fan favourites, from the infectious levitating and cold heart (with the legendary elton john), to the bold new sounds of radical optimism, including tracks like training season and these walls. set for release on vinyl and cd, this highly anticipated live album captures the magic of dua’s unforgettable performance at one of the world’s most iconic venues.

sabrina carpenter – fruitcake

release: 6th december 2024
available on fruit punch coloured vinyl / cd

 

Fruitcake, the six-track debut holiday album from Sabrina Carpenter, is a festive treat that showcases her unique blend of pop and holiday spirit. The album includes five original songs, each with its own seasonal charm, along with the fan-favourite A Nonsense Christmas. This track adds a festive lyrical twist to her first Top 40 Radio #1 hit, Nonsense. Fruitcake offers a fresh, fun take on the holiday genre, making it a perfect soundtrack for the season.

twice – strategy

release: 6th december 2024
available on step 1 version cd / step 2 version cd / step 3 version cd / step 4 version cd / highlight version cd / sugar frost vinyl

 

Continuing to break records globally, TWICE is back with their highly anticipated 14th Mini Album, STRATEGY. Available in three versions — Step 1 ver., Step 2 ver., and Step 3 ver. — this album is packed with exciting content. It includes a CD, an 88-page photo book, and a photo card set with 5 random cards out of 45. Fans will also receive a folded poster (random 1 of 9), a random ornament (1 of 9), a lyrics letter, and an exclusive poster.

rahim redcar – hopecore

release: 13th december 2024
available on transparent blue vinyl

 

Rahim Redcar, formerly known as Christine and the Queens, unveils his highly anticipated 2024 album, Hopecore. Released on striking transparent blue vinyl, the album showcases a mix of bold sounds and emotive lyrics. Featuring the standout single DEEP HOLES, Hopecore explores themes of vulnerability, hope, and self-discovery, capturing Rahim’s evolution as an artist. This limited edition release is a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

cameron winter – heavy metal

release: 13th december 2024
available on metallic silver vinyl / cd

 

on heavy metal, the debut solo album from cameron winter, the geese frontman unravels his eclectic influences into a surreal mosaic of modern songwriting. rumored to have been composed in abandoned basements, taxi back seats, and impromptu jam sessions in public spaces, heavy metal reflects both the chaos of the road and winter’s deep existential dread. the album shifts between the grounded and the hallucinatory, pulsing with immediacy, fragility, and the sly humour of a storyteller unafraid to blur the lines between fact and fiction. it’s an unpredictable journey through winter’s self-reflection, revealing the frontman as a master of reinvention.

nial horan – The Show: Live from Madison Square Garden

release: 13th december 2024
available on yellow vinyl

 

Niall Horan is celebrating the incredible success of his ongoing 2024 world tour with the release of his live album, The Show: Live from Madison Square Garden. The album captures some of the finest moments from Horan’s sold-out two-night takeover of the legendary New York venue. Featuring his signature blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems, The Show offers fans a chance to experience the magic of Horan’s unforgettable Madison Square Garden performance.

arcane league of legends season 2

release: 6th december 2024
available on red green marble double vinyl / vinyl

 

‘Everything that ends sparks a new beginning’. riot games’ arcane season 2 soundtrack has arrived! experience the musical marvel that helped tell the story of arcane’s final season. led by the high-energy anthem paint the town blue by ashnikko, the album also features tracks from stray kids, young miko, tom morello, d4vd, twenty one pilots, marcus king, king princess and more. a powerful, genre-blending collection that captures the essence of the series’ dramatic conclusion.

 

 

 

 


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