Being well into the swing of 2016, the output of music begins to increase both in quality and quantity. Whether it’s tunes from well-established musicians or up-and-coming underdogs, one can expect to find their soon-to-be summer bangers. Here’s a little guide to help aid in that process, highlighting upcoming big and small releases.

ANOHNI – “Hopelessness”

ANOHNI, formerly the lead singer of chamber pop group Antony and the Johnsons, has been building a steady wave of hype leading up to her debut album “Hopelessness.” After the announcement of her new moniker, project and an Academy Award nomination, a great deal of mystery and ambiguity surrounds her musical output.

Leading up to this release, ANOHNI has shared two singles with the public. The first of which being “4 Degrees,” a triumphantly tragic swan song backed by simple, militant percussion and blaring brass-inspired synths while ANOHNI’s full, wavering voice claims its ground among the assertive instrumentation.

The most recently dropped track is titled “Drone Bomb Me.” At skin level, the song could easily be taken as merely a dance track but the lyrics infuse a more somber tone. The song is told from the perspective of a young girl in Afghanistan who has experienced the destructive power of drone bombs.

The singles leading up to ANOHNI’s debut have displayed shimmering instrumentation that is both sleek and dark. The album is produced by established artists Hudson Mohawke and Oneohtix Point Never and has an expected release date of May 6.

Drake – “Views From the 6”

Modern music heavyweight Drake’s fourth album, “Views From the 6,” has been announced to drop sometime in April. “Views From the 6” will serve as a follow up to his last full studio album, 2013’s “Nothing Was the Same.”

Very little details have been released concerning Champagne Papi’s upcoming album and the amount of speculation is only increasing.

Some details have been grasped from various interviews and leaks, but nothing has been confirmed. What fans know for sure is that “Views From the 6” will be more experimental than previous Drake releases, is heavily inspired by Toronto and Los Angeles and will have a more refined and sunnier quality than last year’s mixtape “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.”

M.I.A. – “Matahdatah”

The pleasantly controversial rapper M.I.A. is working on her fifth studio album “Matahdatah” to follow up 2013’s “Matangi.” M.I.A. has established a steady output of self-aware, politically charged music that brings in worldly instrumentation.

In July 2015, M.I.A. released the audio for “Matahdatah Scroll 01 Broader than a Border” accompanied with a music video. The video suggested that it would be a ten part series, leading for conclusions to be drawn about the upcoming album being a ten track audiovisual project.

It has also been hinted that electronic producer Skrillex is affiliated with the new M.I.A. project from an Instagram post of both the musicians together.

M.I.A.’s “Matahdatah” is expected to be released this spring, likely an unexpected surprise release.

M83 – “Junk”

Masterful electronic band M83 is preparing to drop their seventh studio album “Junk.” The band, fronted by Anthony Gonzalez, has established itself as one of the most prevalent and influential bands in the modern indie and alternative music scene.

“Junk” is the follow up to M83’s 2011 “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,” a magnum opus of synth-pop beautifully illustrating Gonzalez’s fascination with dreams and nightmares.

“Junk” is set to take a much more concrete approach as the music’s lyrical content focuses more on the real world and society’s waste.

Two singles have been released so far to promote the album: “Do It, Try It,” a bizarre, pulsating piano-driven track, and “Solititude,” a Bond-esque ballad with ornate physical and synthesized instrumentation.

M83’s “Junk” will be released April 8 along with a corresponding tour to support the new album.