Phoebe Bridgers, NCT 127, Weezer, and All the New Albums You Need To Hear This August

The month of August is stacked with new music from both up-and-coming artists and longtime favorites alike.  After more than six years since the release of Punisher, alternative folkFolkA genre rooted in storytelling and tradition, often built on acoustic instruments and honest, plainspoken lyrics. In the Philippines, folk and its protest-song legacy have long carried social commentary, andGo to Folk Glossary singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers returns to break more hearts with Lost Weekend, while Los Angeles’ Weezer are back at it again with another color-themed album. Alongside the two are more albums worth waiting for this month’s releases to keep on your radar this August.

FLO, ‘Therapy at the Club’

FLO’s Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas, and Renée Downer may be onto something with the title of their sophomore album, Therapy at the Club. The trio has delivered an array of underrated bops over the past couple of years. On the brand new album, releasing on August 7, FLO promises a peek of the group’s more delicate moments as they navigate themselves through the current popPopShort for popular music, a broad genre built on catchy melodies, clear hooks, and polished production that aims to reach a wide audience. Pop constantly borrows from other styles, andGo to Pop Glossary scene. 

Power sNATCH, ‘EP2’

Hayley Williams’ other band, Power Snatch, surprise-dropped an EPEPShort for extended play, a release longer than a single but shorter than a full album, usually three to six songs. EPs let emerging artists introduce their sound without aGo to EP Glossary, following up on their debut EP from February. The catch here is not just that Williams released new music under a different entity, but that she also managed to upload the entire thing on the band’s Instagram profile. Nope, it has not made it onto official streaming platforms aside from Bandcamp. Power Snatch’s baggy trip-hop sound continues to flourish, with Williams’ vocals swirling and twisting all over the project. What is she up to next? We’ll never know.

Phoebe Bridgers, ‘Lost Weekend’

For over two years, Phoebe Bridgers has remained completely quiet following the release of boygenius’ debut albumDebut AlbumAn artist's first full-length record, which introduces their sound, voice, and ambitions to a wider audience. Often shaped by years of writing and rehearsing, a debut sets expectations for everythingGo to Debut Album Glossary the record in 2023. But all of that is set to change come August 14 with the release of her latest album, Lost Weekend. Bridgers has largely stayed out of the public eye, only returning for a handful of arena shows with one important rule: no phones allowed. With no real evidence making it out online, fans have spent months speculating what the new album will sound like, let alone what it will be about. The first single, “Lost Boys,” gave audiences a taste of what’s to come and teasers of who’s who of indie darlings being part of the new album suggest that we might be getting one of the best albums of the year. 

Silica Gel, ‘Ballad of You’ 

South Korea’s indie sceneIndie SceneThe indie scene refers to independently produced music and art existing outside major label or studio systems, prioritizing creative control over commercial reach and mass appeal. The Philippine indie sceneGo to Indie Scene Glossary couldn’t be prouder of Silica Gel. Blending psychedelic rock, electronic textures, shoegaze, and art rock into something entirely its own, the Seoul quartet has become one of the country’s most adventurous live bands. Ballad of You, out August 20, comes after three years since the release of POWER ANDRE 99. They’ve also worked steadily on expanding their signature sound through standalone singles and festival appearances across Asia. If the band’s recent output, from the visceral “NamgungFEFERE” to the genre-mashing lead single “Molecular Gastronomy,” is anything to go by, the album should continue its unpredictable mix of towering guitars, warped electronics, and emotionally charged songwriting. It’s easily one of the most anticipated Korean indie releases of the year.

Weezer, Gold Album

Weezer just can’t seem to stop adding colors to its catalog. The band has become widely known for the colors of several of their self-titled albums, including the Blue album (1994), Green album (2001), Red album (2008), White album (2016), Black album (2019), and Teal album (2019). Rivers Cuomo and company return with the Gold album, another release that continues one of alternative rockRockA guitar-driven genre that grew from rhythm and blues in the 1950s and splintered into countless styles, from punk and metal to alternative. With a long history of rebellion andGo to Rock Glossary’s longest-running gimmicks. Whether it leans toward the band’s trademark crunchy power pop or its more oddball garage rock records remains to be seen, but that’s always been part of Weezer’s appeal. For longtime fans, the Gold album is another excuse to see where the band wanders next this coming August 21.

NCT 127, ‘Blingy’

K-popK-popSouth Korean pop music, known for polished production, precise choreography, and highly organized fan communities. With a massive following in the Philippines, K-pop shapes fan culture, concerts, and fashion, andGo to K-pop Glossary sub-unit NCT 127 has consistently pushed the envelope in terms of their sound, bouncing between abrasive hip-hop, glossy R&B, and some of K-pop’s most left-field production choices. Take “Sticker” and “Cherry Bomb,” for example. Coming out August 24, Blingy celebrates the group’s 10th anniversary. Even after core members Winwin and Mark left the group, NCT 127 isn’t showing signs of slowing down. For NCTzens, Blingy signals another important chapter for one of SM Entertainment’s homegrown acts as it enters a new phase.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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• In This Article:
• FLO
• NCT 127
• Phoebe Bridgers
• Silica Gel
• Weezer