We know today is the the day that Drake's new record, Views From the 6, drops, but we wanted to open your mind to some other great new music. London rockers Boxer Rebellion are back with their latest record while fans of the hit FOX series, Empire, will be pleased to know the show has dropped its second soundtrack today (April 29). We're also highlighting American Idol alum Haley Reinhart's new record, as well as Britta Phillips' debut solo effort. Check them out below.

'Empire Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 2'

When Empire premiered in January 2015, it not only changed the way we looked at the music industry but also how we saw how music can be portrayed on television. While millions were glued to their TVs and watch the ruthless and, at times, ratchet ways of the Lyon family, everyone—even those who don't tune in every week—couldn't deny how good the music on the musical drama was. With Empire's first soundtrack debuting at the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart, as well as becoming the first soundtrack to hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart, its second release, Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 2, hopes to be as successful.

From the moment you press play, you're instantly thrown into the Empire world with the uplifting track, "Freedom." The energy remains high with tracks like "Get It Started," "All Nite" and "Crown." Sereyah, who many may know as part of Taylor Swift's squad, shines and isn't afraid to tell you what she does and doesn't want with tunes like "Look But Don't Touch" and "Body Speak," which you can see above. "Chasing the Sky" is the song that best conveys the heart of the show. With Terence Howard, Jussie Smollett and Yazz, who play Lucious Lyons and his sons, Jamal and Hakeem, respectively, on vocals, the tune is a conversation between the men and is heartwarming yet inspiring at the same time. This record is a hefty one with 20 tracks, but that just means there's more chances for you to fall for a tune.

The Boxer Rebellion - 'Ocean By Ocean'

The Boxer Rebellion's Ocean By Ocean is probably one of this year's better crafted albums. As you go from track to track, each song becomes a piece of this bigger picture that tells you a melodic story that will no doubt make you feel all the feels. From the toe-tapping "Weapon" to the wavy "You Can Love Me," there is a flow to the songs that make you ready for the big bang at the end. Even though they don't go over the top with the theatrics in the way we would probably see a Coldplay and U2 records go, it's in the quiet moments—especially with Nathan Nicholson's vocal delivery—that makes the body of work more powerful. And although it might show a softer side of the rock band, we're sure they will amplify things a bit more once they take it to the stage.
 

Britta Phillips - 'Luck or Magic'

Britta Phillips has always been part of a musical group. However on Luck or Magic, she's giving the solo thing a try. Teaming up with the late dance producer Scott Hardkiss in 2012, it was shelved after he died. However, Hardkiss' wife and Britta's husband and bandmate, Dean Wareham, encouraged her to take it up again, which is what she's done for the past two years.

Over the course of 10 songs, her vocals float over whatever melody she sings. Despite the delicateness in her voice, her star power shines throw. What makes this debut a little different is that Britta went ahead and revamped five classic tunes—Agnetha Fältskog's "Wrap Your Arms Around Me," Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” Evie Sands' “One Fine Summer Morning,” The Cars' "Drive" and Dennis Wilson’s “Fallin’ in Love.” If this is Britta as the solo artist, then we hope she continues to make music on her own (in addition to Luna and Dean and Britta) because it's symphonically beautiful.

Rogue Wave - 'Delusions of Grand Fur'

It's been more than three years since we've heard from Rogue Wave, but the wait is finally over—they're back with Delusions of Grand Fur. While this isn't their first time in the studio, the Bay Area band decided to take it into their own hands. Literally. With full creative control over their fifth album, they experiment with different sounds while still keeping their signature. This is clear in their lead single, "What Is Left to Solve."

Between the synth-driven bass line, the song has that dark '80s pop sound while still leaving some room for Zach Rogue's lighter vocals to shine. Meanwhile, "California Bride" is more in the band's wheelhouse and has that throwback pop vibe with easygoing guitar strumming and boppy melody. "Ocean,"  which features Mike Deni from Geographer, has a fun rhythm but deals with the debilitating feeling you get after a breakup. The album has a variety of tracks that will make you feel a little bit more relaxed, even if the subject matter might be the complete opposite.

Hayley Reinhart - 'Better'

Haley Reinhart wasn't only known for her vocals on the 10th season of American Idol, but she was also know for her personality. And on her sophomore album, Better, we definitely get a lot of it. She's not only bringing the sass but also the funk, especially on tunes like "Behave," and the record's opener "My Cake." Throwing in jazzy scats and strong belts, the 25-year-old pop singer walks the fine line of a vintage sound and something a bit more modern. But that's probably what makes this record one that shouldn't be missed. Other standouts include "Talkin' About" and "Love is Worth Fighting For," but the shining star is "Better," making it the best choice for the LP title.