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This week, 'Suicide Squad' drops its soundtrack while Wild Beasts, Corbu and more drop LPs.

While other weeks have been filled with a number of well-known artists, this week is filled with releases from acts who might not necessarily be on your radar. Aside from the chart-topping acts, like Lil Wayne, Grimes and Imagine Dragons, have lent their talents to the Suicide Squad soundtrack, many of these bands are ones to watch, and we're here to give you a taste of what they're made of.  Jeremy & The Harlequins are back with their latest, Into the Night, and Wild Beasts are dropping Boy King. Corbu are revealing their debut album, Crayon Soul, while Cheena are releasing their first full-length, Spend the Night With.... Find out more about these albums below.

'Suicide Squad' Original Movie Soundtrack

If there's one movie everyone's been talking about for months now, it's Suicide Squad. And with a heavy-set cast that includes Jared Leto, Will Smith, Margo Robbie and Cara Delevigne, the DC Comics movie is bound to win at the box office (even though the critics are hating on it like crazy).

While the film will visually pack a punch, it's also got one helluva a soundtrack. Definitely not for the faint of heart, each track is packed with thumping beats like Skrillex and Rick Ross' collab, "Purple Lamborghini," and the haunting tune by Twenty One Pilots, "Heathens," or seductive vocals like Grace and G-Eazy's rendition of Lesley Gore's 1963 defiant tune "You Don't Own Me." The soundtrack also includes Creedance Clearwater Revival's classic 1969 hit, "Fortunate Son." And if there's one song on the record that sums up the vibe of the movie as well as brings on a strong group of talents together, it's "Sucker for Pain," which features the vocals of Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic and X Ambassadors. Regardless of what you think of the film after seeing it this weekend, you won't be disappointed by the soundtrack. 

'Boy King' - Wild Beasts

Since 2008's Limbo, Panto, Wild Beasts have been treating our ears to their mix of indie rock and dream pop because, yes, those two things really do go together. And the UK band does it again with its fifth album, Boy King. Recording in Dallas with producer John Congleton, the quartet returns to its more angsty and perhaps darker side, which is clearly heard in songs like "Celestial Creatures" and the deep synth toe-tapper "Eat Your Heart Out Adonis."

The retro beats in "Alpha Female" will get you moving as you listen to them sing about letting a woman be the strong character that she is. Meanwhile "He The Colossus" warns anyone who wants to get too close that they could perish in his arms. One thing that is apparent on Boy King is the immense sensuality throughout the album. Whether it's the low, and at times breathy voices of Hayden Thorpe and Chris Talbot, or the mid-tempo bassy beats, the album easily seduces you, and that is the most apparent on "Ponytail." Boy King really shows how bold these lads can be when it comes to their music and will make you feel a little dirty afterward, which you won't mind one bit.

 

'Into the Night' - Jeremy and The Harlequins

Following the release of their debut album, American Dreamer, Jeremy and the Harlequins are back with their sophomore record, Into the Night. Set to revive rock n' roll and bring it back to its glory, the New York City quintet does a great job of doing that. Catapulting you back to the days of sock hops and beach dance parties of the '50s and '60s, songs like "Rhythm Don't Lie" and the title track, "Into the Night," will quickly dragg your not-as-enthused sweetheart to the dancefloor and cut loose.

The pop rock guitar strums of "Let Her Run" and "There's a Girl" perfectly walk that pop and rock boundary. And you can't help but swoon as singer Jeremy Fury croons on "Critical Condition." Into the Night isn't just a good record, it is also a great history lesson for those who really want to know more about American music. So put on your vintage leather jacket and shades and get ready to ride into the past with these guys.

 

'Crayon Soul' - Corbu

Get ready to step into another dimension with Corbu. Their debut album, Crayon Soul, is a sonic journey into their colorful world. Setting the tone with the strictly instrumental opening track, "Sirens," the rest of the album quickly instills a calming veil on you. Heavily influenced by art, you can hear the various layers in each song. From the pulses of "Branches" to the beautiful melody in "Battles," the songs are rich in texture and thought. The New York City band brings psychedelic electronic music to the present with tunes like "We Are Sound," "Polygon Forest" and "Better Better Off." If you're looking for something to unwind to, Crayon Soul is the one for you.

 

'Spend the Night With' - Cheena

If you're ready to revel in some crazy liquor-filled evenings and some bad decisions, Cheena's Spend the Night With... is your jam. From the rolling guitars to the upbeat drums, the New York City band will get you on your feet and dancing like no one's watching — even though you know everyone actually is. From the opening buzz of "Jane" and album opener, "Cry For Help," to the chilled out vibe of "Electric Snoopy Gang," Cheena does a great job of putting out free-spirited songs that will liven up any setting.

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