Only thing I've heard of this list so far is the ariana grande album and i found it pretty forgettable, but I also am probably just not into pop music as much as I used to be. It's certainly no sweetener anyway.

I feel like at least for stuff im into this year has been really weak for releases so far

Try 'We Buy Diabetic Test Strips' by Armand Hammer.

I don't think it's their best offering in their discog but it's some good left wing-ish experimental rap. Billy Woods solo stuff is better imo but he last dropped in 2023, and I'd say his magnum opus was Aethiopes or Hiding Places.

To be honest, 2024 hasn't been all that great for music so far for me. I thought 2023 was a great year for it though.

You could also try TANGK, by IDLES if that sort of new-punk is your thing - their new album has some interesting electronic elements too. Again though, they've had better bangers.