The Nashville duo Twen released their first album, Awestruck, toward the end of last year, which came on the heels of a 2016 live EP that the band had been touring behind for a few years. You don’t have to wait so long for new material from the group, though, because they recently released two […]
Nine Inch Nails Face the Despair of Today on 'Ghosts V-VI'
Nine Inch Nails has always been ahead of the curve. From their groundbreaking 1989 debut Pretty Hate Machine to their much-hyped score for Damon Lindelof’s 2019 HBO series Watchmen, they’ve shown a preternatural ability to anticipate trends and shape the cultural conversation. Trent Reznor and composing partner Atticus Ross are disciplined. They have a workman-like […]
Audrey Mika Drops "Y U Gotta B Like That" Remix Featuring KYLE
Audrey Mika’s ‘Fake Heartbreak’ Audrey Mika ranks as one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to her bop-filled 5 A.M. EP. It includes her major label debut single “Fake Heartbreak,” the recently-released “Pan!c” and her breakthrough hit, “Y U Gotta B Like That.” Originally released last summer, the soulful pop anthem has already amassed […]
Little Mix Introduces Their 6th Album With "Break Up Song"
Little Mix Relaunches With ‘Bounce Back’ New music from Little Mix is just what the doctor ordered. The UK girl group returns to the New Music Friday lineup with a wistful banger called “Break Up Song.” The title says it all. This is a shiny, ’80s-influenced tune about picking yourself up and taking yourself out. […]
Rita Ora Returns With New Single "How To Be Lonely"
Rita Ora’s ‘New Look’ Video EDIT: The post has been updated with the wacky, Dave Meyers-directed video, which includes aliens, a UFO and several dozen eggs. Watch below. Rita Ora introduces her third LP with a mid-tempo tune called “How To Be Lonely.” Penned by “Someone You Loved” hitmaker Lewis Capaldi, the track finds the […]
PARTYNEXTDOOR Reunites With Rihanna On "Believe It"
RiRi gives an ‘R9’ Update She’s back! Rihanna returns to the New Music Friday lineup courtesy of a feature on PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “Believe It.” Of course, RiRi has already worked with the Canadian artist/producer several times — most notably on 2016 chart-topper “Work” and 2017 smash “Wild Thoughts.” Unfortunately, their latest reunion isn’t quite on that […]
Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga Join Forces For The Fiery "Like It Is"
Kygo & Whitney’s ‘Higher Love’ Kygo has made the most of social distancing. Instead of watching TV and talking to pot plants, the Norwegian producer has been putting the finishing touches on his third album. And if “Like It Is” is any indication, Golden Hour could be the hitmaker’s best album yet. Featuring Zara Larsson […]
Dua Lipa's Hot Streak Continues With "Break My Heart"
Dua Lipa’s ‘Physical’ Video When it comes to pop music, Dua Lipa is the moment. The 24-year-old delivered the best song of 2019 with “Don’t Start Now” and then kept her foot on the gas in 2020 with the equally amazing “Physical.” She now makes it three perfect pop songs in a row with “Break […]
Becky And The Birds Builds Momentum With "Wondering"
Becky’s ‘Do U Miss Me’ 2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Becky And The Birds (or Thea Gustafsson, to her family and friends). The Swedish alt-pop artist/producer relaunched in February with a great single called “Do U Miss Me” and now ups the ante with “Wondering.” In fact, this might be […]
Stream: Pabllo Vittar's '111' Album Is Jam-Packed With Bangers
Pabllo Vittar & Thalia’s ‘Timida’ International drag-pop sensation and all-around legend Pabllo Vittar has just released her third album, the banger-filled 111. The title is a reference to the diva’s birthday on November 1, and comprises six previously tracks as well as three new gems. Of the existing material, the 25-year-old’s collaborations with Charli XCX […]