New Music Roundup (June 9th

1. CKay – CKay The Second

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At the moment, the emo-Afrobeats connoisseur enters the following part of his profession along with his new EP, CKay The Second, out now by way of AWAL, his new label house. Spanning 6 tracks and together with options from Sabrina Claudio (“once more”) and Bella Shmurda (“nothing spoil”), CKay The Second showcases CKay’s evolution as he seamlessly fuses R&B and pop with Afro rhythms, making a physique of labor that feels deeply private but effortlessly inviting. Over an upbeat manufacturing, CKay brings his signature romantic vitality to what appears like a busy summer season forward, solidifying his place as Africa’s doting boyfriend. 

CKay The Second marks an vital milestone in CKay’s profession as he goals to broaden his distinctive sound to a worldwide viewers whereas leaning additional into the emotional vulnerability and melodic richness which have outlined his world breakout. The EP alerts his most refined and intentional launch but, crafted not solely to resonate along with his loyal fanbase however to attach with new listeners all over the world. There’s a music for each temper on the venture – cue the club-ready banger “allow me” and my private favourite, “tey tey!”

Past the music, CKay is gearing up for his extremely anticipated Summer season 2025 tour, which can deliver his electrifying reside presence to levels throughout key worldwide markets. The tour represents a significant step in his mission to deliver his distinct model of Afrobeats to a wider world viewers — and cements his evolution from viral sensation to totally realized world star.

Since his rise in 2019, CKay continues to push artistic boundaries whereas championing African tradition on the worldwide stage. His breakout single “Love Nwantiti” grew to become one among TikTok’s earliest viral success tales because the most-used music of 2021, amassing over 2 billion streams on the time and turning into the first-ever No. 1 on the previous Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart. The music peaked at #26 on the Billboard Scorching 100 and earned multi-platinum certifications in over 20 nations, making CKay one of the licensed Afrobeats artists on the planet. He adopted up in 2022 along with his debut album Unhappy Romance, and his 2024 sophomore album EMOTIONS, diving deeper into themes of affection and introspection, and cementing his place as a standout voice in Afrobeats. By the tip of 2024, CKay was named the best-selling Nigerian artist of the yr by the RIAA. 

With billions of streams and a rising worldwide fanbase, CKay is solidifying his place as one among Africa’s most influential up to date artists.

2. Pixel Grip – Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality

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At the moment, Chicago digital trio Pixel Grip have launched their extremely anticipated third impartial album, Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality, now obtainable on all streaming platforms. Accompanying the discharge is a fiery music video for the main focus observe “Cause to Keep”, alongside visualizers for all tracks – deepening the album’s visceral, immersive expertise. Watch HERE.

The album follows a collection of acclaimed singles together with “Cause to Keep”, “Break up”, “Stamina” and “Wager You Do”. Co-produced with Joo Joo Ashworth (SASAMI, King Tuff), and written over a three-year interval between Los Angeles and Chicago, Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality is a uncooked excavation of trauma, catharsis, and rebirth. The trio comprised of Rita Lukea (vocals), Jonathon Freund (synth), and Tyler Ommen (drums)—confront private demons all through: betrayal, habit, emotional fracture, and disconnection.

The result’s a searing sonic narrative exploring the collapse and reconstruction of id, connection, notion, and actuality itself. Opening observe “Crows Feast” units the tone and eases listeners in with Rita’s haunting lyrics: ”Thought that I made a buddy, it seems you’re one among them, I open up my ribcage and let the crows feast. After which they arrive again the following day and say they’re hungry.” On “Wager You Do”, Pixel Grip takes it up a notch with Rita’s vocals on full show amidst the band’s signature mix of darkwave and synth components. “Cause to Keep” affords a gripping and emotionally charged confrontation of betrayal with unrelenting pressure, balancing vulnerability and power in equal measure. 

Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality marks Pixel Grip’s first absolutely impartial launch, a daring testomony to their unwavering artistic autonomy and DIY ethos of their earlier work. The album is incisive, aggressive, tender, and turbulent—capturing the total spectrum of tragedy, triumph, and emotional readability. All through, Pixel Grip continues to eclipse style, fusing darkwave, digital, post-punk, and avant-pop into one thing wholly their very own.

Explaining the title, the band shares, “Percepticide is a portmanteau of percipere (to understand) and -cide (to kill), signifying ‘the killing of notion.’ Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality is extra than simply an album—it’s a visceral expertise, an announcement, and a name to redefine how we see the world.” 

Rita provides, “‘Percepticide’ is a cognitive distortion and a symptom of trauma—beliefs you maintain to be true are shattered—as you query everybody and the whole lot round you. My dream is that expressing my rage may help another person really feel empowered and, on the very least, much less alone. You’re by no means caught, and also you’re by no means alone.”

Pixel Grip will assist the album launch with a North American headline tour this Fall. The Percepticide Tour kicks off September twenty third in St. Louis, and hits 26 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, culminating in a triumphant hometown efficiency at Chicago’s Metro on November 14th. For full dates and ticket data, go to pixelgripmusic.com/tourdates.

Percepticide: The Demise of Actuality alerts an exciting new chapter for Pixel Grip’s evolution–bolder, darker, and extra expansive than ever. With their signature uncooked vitality and cinematic aptitude, the trio transcends expectations, forging a singular sound that’s as abrasive as it’s hypnotic. It is a band absolutely moving into their energy, unafraid to confront the chaos and great thing about actuality on their very own phrases. 

Stream the brand new album, keep tuned for extra information to observe, and catch Pixel Grip reside as they unleash Percepticide to the lots this Fall.

3. The Marcus King Band – Carolina Honey

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The Marcus King Band unveils an extra style of latest music with “Carolina Honey” out now by way of American Data/Republic Data. Pay attention/share the music HERE.

“Carolina Honey” follows “Honky Tonk Hell.” Pay attention/share the music HERE. Watch/share the lyric video HERE.

“‘Carolina Honey’ is all about how I met my spouse and what a major influence that likelihood assembly had on my life that one evening after a present in Raleigh, NC,” says King. “I wakened nonetheless hurting from the evening earlier than – nonetheless feeling I didn’t have a lot to reside for. I’d given up on any thought that I might ever be ‘glad.’ All that modified when Little Hen walked into my life. After my set, Briley got here backstage to say good day – she began enjoying Linda Ronstadt and singing and for the primary time I noticed one thing or somebody in entrance me that gave me ‘hope.’ Somebody I wished to be my BEST self for – Somebody I wished to develop outdated with, somebody that made me wish to develop outdated ‘in any respect.’ ‘Carolina Honey’ takes the listener by means of my mentality that day, my change of coronary heart that evening and my burning want for her to really feel the identical means too.”

The beloved Marcus King Band Household Reunion music pageant will return for its fourth installment this summer season, happening in Charleston, SC for the primary time ever. Over the course of two days—August 23 and 24—the pageant will see performances by the Marcus King Band, Jamey Johnson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Molly Tuttle, Hiss Golden Messenger and extra. Tickets and extra data are HERE.

This yr finds King hitting the highway with Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Eric Church and Dwight Yoakam. Full record of dates beneath. King shall be acting at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Competition in Manchester, TN on June 12. He lately took the stage at CMA Fest in Nashville, acting at Nissan Stadium alongside Brooks & Dunn following their launch of “Rock My World (Little Nation Lady)” on their Reboot II album. He additionally performed Spotify Home earlier than becoming a member of forces with Jordan Davis for a particular efficiency of their unreleased observe, “Louisiana Stick.” Moreover, King shocked followers with a pop-up set at Chief’s for Sirius XM. He sat in with Lukas Nelson for his set at Chief’s as effectively.

Greenville, South Carolina-born, Nashville-based Marcus King began performing alongside his blues guitarist father when he was simply eight years outdated. He made his solo debut with El Dorado (2020), produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. The album was met with widespread acclaim, with the Related Press calling it “a particular excessive level of 2020.” It went on to earn King his landmark Grammy nomination for Greatest Americana Album on the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

He adopted up the success of El Dorado with Younger Blood (2022), additionally produced by Auerbach. His sophomore album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s High Blues Albums Chart, describing it as a “staggeringly assured work.” Final yr King returned along with his third album, Temper Swings, produced by Rick Rubin, of which Rolling Stone describes, “he…goes for one thing way more daring, susceptible, and openhearted.”

4. ZADA – Breath Away

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At the moment, rising singer-songwriter ZADA has launched her new music “Breath Away”.

Recorded at Vancouver’s HippoSonic Recording Studios, the observe was produced by long-time collaborators Chin Injeti (Eminem, P!nk, J. Cole) and Brian West (Nelly Furtado, Sia, Bono) and written by ZADA, Injeti, and West.

Marking a strong new chapter for the Ethiopian-born/Whistler-based artist, “Breath Away” captures catharsis, evoking emotions from moments, recollections, and interactions. The music is imbued with nostalgic indie pop, digital drum patterns, sweeping main chords, and a way of West Coast surprise as ZADA sings: “Salt, solar, serenity, I’m feeling the whole lot; these small infinities, they take my breath away.”

In talking concerning the observe, ZADA says: “‘Breath Away’ is concerning the small infinities that folks grant us and the echoes of their essence inside us, the way it takes your breath away.”

“Breath Away” is the primary providing of latest unique music from ZADA for the reason that launch of her 2024 debut album Water In The Desert, which introduced collectively Injeti, West, and producers Elliot Beenk and Tim Olivershe, with mastering by Grammy-winning engineers Neal H Pogue and Mike Bozzi. That includes singles “Atlantic Occasions,” “All In Your Thoughts,” and “Candy Issues In Life,” the 8-track venture explores themes of grief, ambition, love, and self-worth with daring vulnerability, garnering reward from the likes of BET, Billboard, and Advanced.

With extra new music on the horizon, ZADA will showcase her skills reside on the Tofino Jazz Competition on Saturday, June 28 and Concord Arts Competition on Saturday, August 9.

5. Kevin Olusola ft. The HU Showtime Marching Band & Live performance Chorale – Hallelujah at Howard College

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In celebration of Black Music Month, Kevin Olusola, the dynamic singer, cellist, and beatboxer finest identified for his work with the 3x-GRAMMY® Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, joins forces with Howard College in a strong new collaboration of “Hallelujah at Howard College.” The observe is featured on the deluxe version of his acclaimed debut solo album DAWN OF A MISFIT DELUXE (Sony Music Masterworks), which is accessible in all places now. 

Sparked by his want to attach with younger artists, Kevin’s work with Howard shortly developed right into a exceptional artistic partnership rooted in shared expertise, mutual inspiration, and a daring dedication to difficult stereotypes, and celebrating the brilliance, creativity, and variations.

“Hallelujah at Howard College” isn’t only a musical partnership – it’s a cultural second aimed to assist, rejoice and amplify a brand new era.

The music video for “Hallelujah at Howard College” options Howard College’s ‘Showtime’ marching band and live performance chorale. Filmed by Howard College graduate college students on the Howard College soccer area underneath the route of Emmy-winning Affiliate Movie Professor Jami Ramberan, the video captures the vitality, satisfaction, and artistry of the Howard and HBCU communities.

“The guts of my artist venture is just this: ‘Be Your Personal Misfit.’ It’s about unapologetically standing in your fact—even when it means defying stereotypes and going in opposition to the grain of cultural expectations,” shares Kevin Olusola. “In a lot of mainstream media, Black id is usually narrowly portrayed by means of lenses of wrestle or success solely in sure areas like sports activities or hip-hop. However my story—and the tales of many others—don’t match that mould. I’ve discovered a distinct sort of success by means of classical music, beatboxing, and innovation, and I wish to highlight that narrative.

“That’s why I selected to collaborate with Howard College, the top of Black excellence. Once I visited campus, I used to be deeply moved by the scholars’ brilliance, their individuality, and the range of their passions—from medication to anime to engineering. These college students, like me, didn’t conform to media narratives—they had been misfits in the very best sense. So, we got here collectively to create one thing nobody expects: a strong fusion of classical and marching band traditions that celebrates Black freedom, pleasure, and authenticity. This collaboration with Howard’s Live performance Chorale and Showtime Marching Band is not only concerning the music—it’s a declaration of id, excellence, and liberation.”

“When Kevin and the Sony Music Crew approached us about collaborating on his new launch, we instantly stated YES. This grew to become a main alternative to be on the forefront and shift a present development. Let’s concentrate on the music and its message. There was rising visibility and most lately a nationwide/worldwide highlight on HBCU bands highlighting the expertise and wealthy cultural significance of our attain past simply the campus. Howard College is all the time subsequent degree, and this Sony Music partnership demonstrates Howard’s great networking and entry to world industries, whereas creating impactful hands-on alternatives for our college students and rising the following era of modern artistic artists, thinkers and leaders,” says Denise Saunders Thompson, Assistant Dean for Administration for Chadwick A. Boseman School of High quality Arts at Howard College. “HBCU bands proceed their historic position of utilizing their performances to voice resistance and mirror the struggles of the Black group, tackling up to date points by means of their music. They’re additionally an area for exploring and celebrating numerous identities, mixing trendy sound, and uplifting the core essence of simply being human.”

The multi-faceted artist beforehand unveiled his debut solo album DAWN OF A MISFIT this Might. The wide-ranging album touches on spirituality, fatherhood, and being a first-generation individual in a Western nation, all whereas fusing classical, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Take heed to extra on the album from NPR WEEKEND EDITION HERE.

6. Aaron Web page – Earlier than I Go

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Rising R&B artist Aaron Web page unveils his long- awaited new EP, “Earlier than I Go”, a genre-bending venture full of warmth, coronary heart, and uncooked authenticity, out now by way of AWAL. Having constructed momentum over with standout singles “Lord Is aware of”, Fairly Ladies Like R&B and “Sympathy”, the total physique of labor arrives with a spotlight observe that’s able to take over the summer season: “CLRS”

With an uptempo bounce, vibrant vitality, and plain rhythm, “CLRS” units the tone for the EP. The file is adopted by a colourful visible, obtainable to WATCH NOW.

Aaron Web page shares concerning the venture: “This venture is particular to me. It’s a dialog actually of what life’s develop into for me. From my relationship(s) to this journey musically I’m simply doing my finest to be current & narrate this story & the place this highway takes me.”

Created for the women and anybody using the wave of affection, heartbreak, and celebration, the EP delivers the essence of latest college R&B. This venture feels filled with vitality, emotion, and connection. It’s meant to spark moments and soundtrack the highs and lows of actual life. Every observe was produced with intention highlighting Aaron’s uncooked, heartfelt vocals and protecting the manufacturing tight and soulful. Whether or not it’s an evening out or a late-night playlist, this venture units the temper.

Along with “CLRS”. Every music on the EP comes with its personal short-form visible, serving to deliver the total imaginative and prescient to life. It’s not simply an audio expertise, it’s a narrative instructed in movement.

Having made his mark on main levels nationwide, Aaron Web page joined R&B powerhouses PARTYNEXTDOOR on his Sorry I’m Exterior Tour and Bryson Tiller on his Again and Higher Tour as a gap act, additional establishing himself as a rising pressure in up to date R&B.

Aaron’s sound brings a recent vibe to up to date R&B, mixing clean melodies with  rhythms that make you wish to pay attention and really feel. His real type touches on love, vulnerability, and celebration, taking you on an actual and heartfelt journey by means of the EP. With this launch, Aaron Web page is stepping ahead as a promising new voice in R&B, mixing in the present day’s vitality with the guts of the style’s roots.

7. Devine Carama & Amadeus360 – Guardians of the Growth Bap

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Emmy-winning rapper Devine Carama and producer Amadeus360 launched their new collaborative album Guardians of the Growth Bap in the present day (6/13/2025). Out there on all main digital streaming platforms by way of Soulspazm, the album serves as an ode to Hip-Hop’s “Golden Period”. Album standout “Years To Construct” borrows from two quintessential songs from this roughly decade-long interval: Raekwon’s “Ice Cream” and Eric B & Rakim’s “Eric B. Is President”. The 2 samples praise Devine’s lyrical expression of the blood, sweat, and tears poured into his artistry, and the challenges confronted alongside the way in which. This morning, the music’s NYJtheOfficial-directed music video debuted by way of YouTube.   

“This one I had a variety of enjoyable creating. It is a observe I made to function the wrestle each Devine and I had developing on this recreation. The scratch hook alone says all of it. Once more, Devine delivers impeccable lyricism over a Wu-Tang sort pattern.” – Amadeus360

Watch “Years To Construct” on YouTube right here. 

Guardians of the Growth Bap follows Amadeus360’s The MPC Jedi (2023) and Devine’s Kingtucky 4 (2024). “We would like listeners to get that very same feeling they obtained listening to hip-hop within the 90’s”, Carama explains. “Simply beats, rhymes, and life.” 

Stream/buy Guardians of the Growth Bap right here.  

8. Avenoir & Bryant Barnes – Heaven

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One of the vital thrilling new voices within the R&B area in the present day, singer and songwriter Avenoir makes his return with a putting new single “Heaven” in collaboration with rising artist Bryant Barnes in the present day. The South-African-born, Alberta-raised artist burst onto the music area with a cult following, over 350 million complete world streams so far, bought out reveals, and a Juno nomination Modern R&B Document of the 12 months already underneath his younger belt. Injecting a breath of recent air into the exhilarating R&B area along with his singular sound, Avenoir arrives as a pressure to be reckoned with as he brilliantly fuses future-facing sonic components along with his love for putting reside instrumentation that continues to be on the core of his songs for music that transcends time and style confines making him standout within the style.

Written and produced by Avenoir and his shut collaborator and fellow producer YMX Beats, Andrew Luce alongside Bryant, “Heaven” sees the artists placing forth a physique of labor that’s soulful, cinematic, and undeniably actual. Mixing soulful vulnerability with atmospheric manufacturing, Avenoir creates soundscapes that really feel like late-night drives, hazy desires, and love letters by no means despatched. His voice is honey-drenched and haunting, weaving between up to date R&B, alt-soul, and a contact of nostalgic ‘90s affect. It follows his scintillating “Artwork Of Conflict” which was lauded by Billboard, proclaiming it a “glowing alt-R&B fantasia full with ebullient synths and luxurious keyboard chords cradling his breathless falsetto” and “Prince-esque”. Each singles share a glimpse into his putting universe that’s lined along with his signature sultry, tell-all and deeply confessional ballads that may make up his thrilling new physique of labor out later this yr.

The Edmonton-based 23-year-old first era artist is the kid of Nigerian and Zambian dad and mom who handed on their love for music to Avenoir and his siblings. His first enterprise into music started when he began enjoying piano in church along with his mom, a strong songstress within the church, as a strategy to fortify their relationship. At a younger age, he additionally found a deep love for poetry throughout the second grade and shortly after began making music from scratch as a child. He drew from the sounds he was surrounded by rising up which included the rock and various music of his father and the soul and R&B of his mom, each of which have come to tell his one-of-a-kind sound.

Extra to return from Avenoir very quickly.

9. Jwalt ft. Seiji Oda – Bay 2 NY

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Rising Bay Space MC Jwalt delivers a daring tribute to his roots with the discharge of his new single “Bay 2 NY,” that includes Seiji Oda and produced by ClayDough and Synchro. Obtain / Stream right here. The observe celebrates West Coast satisfaction whereas bridging cultural sounds between Oakland and New York. Sampling Bay legends like Mac Dre and Lil B, the only pairs a nostalgic bounce with a coast-hopping twist — setting the tone for what’s subsequent. 

The discharge units the stage for his full-length album, Each Model of Me, which arrives on June 27 and is accessible now for pre-order and pre-save. The album affords a multi-dimensional have a look at Jwalt’s journey — navigating private progress, hometown satisfaction, and new beginnings. It options collaborations with Stunnaman02, 1100Himself, Shante, and Seiji Oda and features a highly effective interlude from the late Angus Cloud. 

With lyrical depth and cultural precision, Each Model of Me captures the essence of Jwalt’s evolution, showcasing each the enjoyable and introspective sides of his artistry.

10. June Freedom – Religious

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Cape Verdean Afro-fusion artist June Freedom returns along with his commanding new single, “Religious,” out now by way of EMPIRE and Flight Membership Music Group. The file is a hypnotic mix of Afro-Fusion and various textures, pulsing with uncooked emotion, poetic grit, and irresistible rhythm, anchored by June’s unmistakable voice.

Produced by Eric “AIR!C” José da Cruz and Ergin “BEARDEAUX” Dundar, “Religious” hits exhausting from the primary beat, wrapping lush instrumentation and hypnotic move round June Freedom’s seamless mix of English and Cape Verdean Kriolu. It’s a gritty avenue hymn rooted in sensuality and spirit, navigating the chaos of metropolis life by means of the lens of survival, want, and readability. “Give me cash… hustla / Ka manha-manha” takes on a layered, streetwise poetry (“No excuses, simply push by means of”) turning into each a mantra and a prayer, anchoring a observe that strikes between wrestle and launch, prayer and pleasure, grit and groove.

The inspiration behind the only June shared, “Religious is a mirrored image of the interior battles we combat whereas attempting to remain grounded in a chaotic world. It’s the a part of me that also believes there’s that means within the hustle… that even ache can sound like poetry.”

Following standout information like “Oh My Woman,” “DORAMA,” and “Bonita,” “Religious” marks a daring leap ahead. It’s a completely realized assertion, the place soul meets edge, and imaginative and prescient meets execution. Rooted in actual tales and elevated by world textures, June continues to carve his personal lane as one among music’s most unique and genre-defying voices.

Keep tuned for extra to return from the quick rising star.

11. Jonas Brothers – Reside From The O2 London

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Following the announcement of their highly-anticipated new studio album Greetings From Your Hometown and a monumental North American headline tour starting in August, GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum superstars Jonas Brothers are again in the present day with a brand new reside album, Reside At O2 London—pay attention HERE. Recorded at London’s iconic The O2 final yr, the reside album notably contains a cowl of “Goals” by The Cranberries and an unreleased observe “When You Know” from the forthcoming Greetings From Your Hometown. Followers also can take heed to reside up to date variations of basic Jonas Brothers hits, like “Burning Up,” “Lovebug,” and lots of extra, now obtainable for streaming for the primary time. See beneath for the total tracklist. The reside album continues an unforgettable yr for the Jonas Brothers as they rejoice their twentieth anniversary as a band. Up subsequent, their new studio album Greetings from Your Hometown is due out August eighth, and their much-anticipated North American tour begins with a large hometown present at MetLife Stadium on August tenth. Marshmello, The All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Ladies shall be becoming a member of the tour as particular friends in choose cities. Tickets can be found now at ticketmaster.com. The brothers additionally introduced this week that they are going to be headlining NBC’s ‘Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks’ celebration subsequent month—make sure to tune in.

12. Jenevieve – Head Over Heels

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Jenevieve is protecting her foot firmly pressed on the fuel pedal along with her latest single, “Head Over Heels,” now obtainable on all main streaming platforms. The music is an growth of Jenevieve’s sonic universe, showcasing her signature mix of soulful vocals over trendy manufacturing sampling Tom Browne’s “Charisma”. The observe explores the dizzying highs of falling for somebody, instructed by means of her distinct lyrical perspective and timeless supply.

The observe is very anticipated, with on-line teasers of the music (right here) producing over 5M views and fan frenzy over the previous 10 days. The accompanying full visualizer amplifies the music’s temper, including depth and dimension to the only’s narrative. The visible spectacle finds Jenevieve having an evening out in town with pals whereas expressing her emotions for that particular individual in her life.

“Head Over Heels” follows Jenevieve’s final single “Haiku,” which was launched in Might and served as a breezy, introspective new chapter from one among R&B’s brightest voices. Praised by VIBE as “candy and endearing— one thing R&B wants extra of”, the music itself was Jenevieve’s first launch in over two years, accompanied by a putting music video that featured the singer starring in a number of intimate, atmospheric vignettes.

Jenevieve broke onto the scene in 2020 along with her breakout single “Child Powder,” which has since surpassed 175 million world streams. Her critically acclaimed debut venture, DIVISION (2021), and follow-up EP, RENDEZVOUS (2022), solidified her as one of the thrilling new voices of her era. She was additionally praised by respected retailers resembling Pitchfork and Billboard, which hailed her sound as “the proper mix of new-age soul and timeless R&B” and “a pressure to be reckoned with—each musically and visually.”

With a method that’s equal elements soulful, experimental, and unmistakably her personal, Jenevieve has earned a loyal fan base and demanding acclaim that cements her as a pressure to be reckoned with in in the present day’s music scene.

13. Gunna – Gained’t Cease

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Kickstarting what guarantees to be a daring period, four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap famous person Gunna returns with a brand new single entitled “Gained’t Cease” out now by way of Younger Stoner Life Data/300 Leisure. It marks his first solo launch of 2025, and it begins the following part of his journey as one among hip-hop’s main rappers and a generational artist. 

Take heed to “Gained’t Cease” HERE! 

Gunna reunites with famend producer and longtime collaborator Turbo on this newest observe. Their artistic partnership continues to evolve, with the brand new single being recorded throughout a current journey to Johannesburg, South Africa.

“Gained’t Cease” showcases Gunna and Turbo’s seamless chemistry over a stripped-back beat, accented by moody piano and sharp cymbals. Gunna’s crisp move delivers each confidence and drive, declaring, “I believed I instructed you time and time once more. This shit gained’t cease.” The music speaks to his transformation as not solely an influential artist, but additionally as an inspiring presence within the tradition prepared to depart a optimistic mark on the sport.

Gunna has continued his regular rise in 2025, displaying up with a string of standout options that show he’s not slowing down anytime quickly. From Werenoi’s “Gulfstream” to Wiz Khalifa’s “5 Star” and Turbo’s “Stylish Lady,” he’s remained a continuing presence within the dialog. He closed out 2024 sturdy with “GOT DAMN,” which racked up over 36 million Spotify streams and 13 million YouTube views, incomes reward from Rolling Stone as “an ode to his jet-setting way of life and his gratitude for the perks that include it.” That adopted the success of “HIM ALL ALONG,” which debuted on the Billboard Scorching 100 and soared previous 80 million streams on Spotify and 32 million YouTube views. Now, with a headlining slot at Scorching 97 Summer season Jam and the discharge of “Gained’t Cease,” Gunna is making one factor clear, he’s locked in, leveled up, and never letting up.

14. Chris Brown – Holy Blindfold

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Two-time Grammy successful world R&B famous person Chris Brown releases new single “Holy Blindfold” out now by way of Chris Brown Leisure/RCA Data – click on right here to pay attention. The one premiered nationwide throughout lots of of the most important radio networks (City, Rhythm and R&B stations) together with — iHeartMedia, City One, SiriusXM, Cumulus Media, Audacy, Summit Media, Townsquare Media and Alpha Media—in order that followers all around the nation tuning in obtained the primary pay attention. This launch continues the kickoff celebrations of his world stadium tour, Breezy Bowl XX, which began this previous Sunday. To buy tour tickets, click on right here.

That is Brown’s first solo launch since his Grammy award-winning album 11:11 (Deluxe), which gained him his second Grammy in 13 years for Greatest R&B Album. This album additionally had the RIAA Platinum, Grammy nominated hit single “Residuals.” Chris Brown was additionally the musician with essentially the most wins this yr on the NAACP Picture Awards garnering three awards, together with one for Excellent Male Artist, which he’s gained 4 instances and is tied with Usher for successful essentially the most instances. This previous weekend he gained two extra awards – Greatest  Male R&B/Pop Artist and Viewer’s Alternative Award (for “Residuals”) – this time on the 2025 BET Awards. To this point, Chris Brown at the moment stands because the R&B singer with essentially the most Scorching 100 entries in Billboard historical past. And along with his further 21 new RIAA certifications, Brown is within the high 10 of all artists throughout all genres with essentially the most RIAA multi-Platinum certifications. See record of latest certifications beneath.

Introduced by Reside Nation, Breezy Bowl XX tour kicked off in Europe on June eighth in Amsterdam. The tour options assist from three of R&B’s powerhouses: 7x Grammy nominated artist Jhené Aiko, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum hitmaker Summer season Walker and 3x Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist Bryson Tiller. On account of overwhelming demand, Brown has added numerous new present dates to this tour together with a third evening in Atlanta at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 3, and second nights at Detroit’s Ford Subject on August 7, Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on August 20, and Washington, DC’s Nationals Park on October 8. Brown has additionally added a fourth present in Manchester, UK and second reveals had been additionally added in London, UK; East Rutherford, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Arlington, TX; Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA, following excessive demand within the markets. This present tour follows Brown’s profitable 11:11 Tour in 2024, which noticed a number of sold-out dates all over the world and reaffirmed his world fan attain.

15. Foggieraw – Nefertiti

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At the moment, acclaimed rapper and masterful storyteller Foggieraw returns with a captivating expression of his love on a brand new single entitled “Nefertiti.” Pay attention HERE.

On this music, Foggieraw serenades his queen with masterful lyrics that makes you blush. “Nefertiti” finds him returning to the enjoyable in love – a candy try and win his girl again laced with intelligent references to iconic cultural moments. Poetic lyrics over jazz manufacturing superbly intertwine with melodic vocals that envelop you in his heat and soul as he raps, “My candy Nefertiti let’s signal us a peace treaty. Let’s return to when me and also you was sweeties. Let’s return to when each shirt you owned was graffiti, printouts of Betty Boop and Tweety.”

The observe follows a high-profile run for Foggieraw, together with a Greatest Video Director nomination on the 2025 BET Awards and a spot on Vogue’s “Greatest Dressed” record. It additionally builds on the momentum of his current single “Prairie View” that includes Monaleo, which ESSENCE praised as “New Hip-Hop Music To Soundtrack The Weekly Grind.” The accompanying music video takes these rising stars again to Prairie View A&M College. Sporting a classic Minnesota Vikings pullover, Foggieraw raps to the digital camera, channeling basic swagger. Directed by nehemyuh, the drama within the music’s verses performs out on-screen, and Stunna 4 Vegas even makes a cameo!

Not too long ago, Lauryn Hill tapped him to affix her on stage to carry out throughout her iconic Miami Jazz In The Gardens set. He closed out 2024 with “Love Don’t Value a Factor” together with a music video starring Anycia.  HotNewHipHop praised, “There’s a way of unpredictability with Foggieraw that makes every one among his releases thrilling to parse over.”

Prior, “Keep Awhile” (feat. Ari Lennox) graced the ESSENCE “Greatest New Music This Week” roundup, and Rolling Out plugged it on “New Music Friday.” To not point out, Foggieraw supported Wale on the enduring MC’s “Each Blue Moon Tour.” All through 2024, Foggieraw has made a major influence throughout music, style, and tradition. He grew to become a face of New Stability’s 990v6 marketing campaign, carried out on the Chicago Bulls’ “Membership Pink” live performance, and directed Summer season Walker’s “Drown In My Love” video. His singles “Keep Awhile” and “Future” racked up tens of millions of streams and earned reward from retailers like Billboard, Uproxx, Wonderland, and extra. Foggieraw’s momentum continued with a standout look within the BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher, whereas additionally securing co-signs from stars like Alicia Keys, SZA, Anderson.Paak, and extra. He additional infiltrated style, strolling in Milan Vogue Week for Pharrell’s Moncler assortment and starring in campaigns for Nike Yardrunners and Sergio Tecchini.

Keep tuned for a complete lot extra from Foggieraw in 2025. It’s just the start!

16. Thirteendegrees° & BNYX – PALACE

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Carving out a lane as one of the compelling voices within the underground scene, Thirteendegrees° returns with “PALACE” — a daring new single produced by chart-topping hitmaker BNYX (Drake, Travis Scott, Yeat). The observe is accessible throughout all main streaming platforms — take heed to “PALACE” with BNYX HERE.

“PALACE” is a pointy evolution of Thirteendegrees° sonic id, a masterclass in rigidity and launch, delivered with haunting readability and textured manufacturing. BNYX’s futuristic, layered beat offers the observe a cinematic weight, whereas Thirteendegrees° commanding supply and assured lyrics cement their place as an underground pressure to be reckoned with, rapping, “Everyone know me in Atlanta, NY and LA even Washington, DC…I’m a n***a with standing.”

Concerning the launch 13 shared, “BNYX despatched me this beat about 3 months in the past, so I do know he was prolly questioning if I used to be really gonna hop on it — however lol, artwork takes time! … and we right here now.”

BNYX went on so as to add, “I named the beat file 13 levels. 13 was the one vocal I might hear execute the imaginative and prescient I had for the music. He did precisely what I imagined he’d do.”

With a sound that’s each enigmatic and unrelenting, Thirteendegrees° has steadily constructed a popularity as a formidable presence within the underground hip-hop scene, rising because the face of the #New Chicago motion. Heralded by tastemakers and critics alike, the rising artist is turning into a wanted reside performer. This month he takes the stage at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer season Smash, after following a sold-out hometown present at Reggie’s Rock Membership and having a standout run at SXSW.

This launch follows a yr of mounting momentum for Thirteendegrees° fueled by his January mixtape Clique Metropolis Vol. 2 and the fan favourite single “Da Drawback Solva.” The projec t showcased his melodic aptitude and nostalgic MySpace-era aesthetic. It pushed his artist discovery to a boiling level with early champions solely including gasoline to the flame. The FADER named him one among “The 30 coolest artists proper now” whereas Pigeons & Planes included him as “Greatest New Artists for Spring 2025.” Concurrently Pitchfork famous, “Chicago’s Thirteendegrees ° is a standout from the continued nostalgia parade, a rap recreation time traveler who in all probability watches 106 & Park like white 30-somethings watch Buddies.”

As whispers of a full-length venture proceed to construct, “PALACE” marks a defining second within the artist’s ascent.

17. LARRENWONG – Coast To Coast

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Bay Space-bred R&B pressure LARRENWONG is continuous his breakout 2025 new music roll out marketing campaign. The NFL-pro-turned-singer unleashes his newest providing, “Coast to Coast,” a sultry single and cinematic visible that places his plain triple-threat bundle, vocals, presentation, and presence, on full show.

Directed by Sean Regner, the video is a compelling visible expertise that follows LARREN by means of a clean, magnetic evening in town. Drenched in moonlight and want,  the singer guarantees his main girl greater than only a good time, providing a connection with out boundaries. Because the observe glides with heat synths and hypnotic rhythm, LARREN’s voice delivers with intention, longing, and that signature appeal; “Sky’s the restrict after I’m with you.”

“Coast to Coast” appears like the proper soundtrack for a summer season evening out—bae as a passenger princess, metropolis lights forward, and love within the air. It’s an invite to intimacy with out borders, tailored for followers of gradual burns and late-night rides.

The discharge follows the excitement of LARREN’s earlier single “Out The Body,” which emerged as a standout observe from his four-song EP, 4th & Lengthy, which was a cleverly titled venture nodding to each the artist’s NFL previous and the emotional weight of creating crucial strikes underneath strain. That venture solidified LARRENWONG’s rising standing within the R&B area, incomes coveted spots on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Contemporary Picks and glowing reward from VIBE Journal and a variety of others. 4th & Lengthy’s  lead single, “7 Days,” was a daring, reimagined tribute to Craig David’s basic, flipping nostalgia into one thing totally his personal. Throughout all tracks, LARREN seamlessly blends his Filipino and Black heritage with Bay Space roots, delivering a sound that’s intimate, daring, and culturally wealthy.

With “Coast to Coast,” LARRENWONG proves as soon as once more that he’s not simply enjoying the sport, he’s rewriting the playbook. From the sector to the stage, his journey is pushed by ardour, authenticity, and a voice constructed to final.

18. Dai Verse – Warrior’s Youngster

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Dai Verse launches his debut EP, ‘Warrior’s Youngster’, a compelling seven-track journey. This EP takes its listeners by means of the complexities of coming-of-age and residing as much as the legacies left behind by those who got here earlier than. The venture, anchored in mid-tempo rhythms and vivid storytelling, explores the dualities of youth, capturing its blessings, struggles, and profound moments of self-discovery.

Opening with the title observe, ‘Warrior’s Youngster‘ units the tone, immersing listeners in vivid African warfare drums, symbolising preparation and resilience

’Social Misconduct’ addresses themes of betrayal and redemption, delivering a nuanced narrative of private progress

In distinction, the lead single ‘Save Me’ delves into emotions of isolation, heartbreak, and the stark realisation that assist may by no means arrive
‘What If’ acknowledges loyalty and celebrates those that stay steadfast throughout tough instances
‘DND’ pays tribute to parental sacrifice, encapsulating a strong message of group and giving again
‘Demons’ candidly portrays inner battles and the vulnerability in yielding to temptation
Lastly, ‘LLF’ resonates as a hopeful anthem, urging listeners to “Reside, Love, and Combat” amidst life’s uncertainties.

Originating from Imo State and now deeply embedded in Lagos’ vibrant music scene, Dai Verse has swiftly risen to prominence and his artistry . He has develop into famend for his capability to mix wealthy narratives with infectious melodies, efficiently merging components of Afrobeats and R&B. Hits like ‘Cocaine’, ‘Colorado’ that includes Zugo, and ‘Candy Daddy’ that includes BNXN have garnered widespread acclaim, reinforcing his standing as one among Nigeria’s most fascinating younger storytellers.

Talking on the inspiration behind the EP, Dai Verse shares, “My EP is from a son that now understands the struggles of his father, ‘Warrior’s Youngster’ is my journey of loss and rebirth.”

‘Warrior’s Youngster’ affirms Dai Verse’s position as an genuine voice in up to date music, revealing unfiltered truths about private evolution. 

Listeners in search of a soundtrack to their very own tales of resilience and progress will discover it on ‘Warrior’s Youngster’, obtainable now throughout all streaming platforms.

19. Pi’erre Bourne – Pop

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Grammy-winning producer-rapper Pi’erre Bourne continues the rollout for his upcoming album Made In Paris with the discharge of “POP,” out now by way of Interscope Data. Losing no time the observe arrives because the official follow-up to “BLOCS,” increasing the sonic and narrative of his extremely anticipated Made In Paris album which is now obtainable for pre-order. Followers also can count on an official visible to reach later in the present day. 

“POP” finds Pi’erre Bourne absolutely in his zone, effortlessly mixing dreamy, atmospheric manufacturing with plain membership vitality. The manufacturing sparkles with Pi’erre’s signature polish as he faucets into themes of delight, energy, and playful chaos. With sharp references to damaged hearts, designer matches, and late-night rendezvous, “POP” is an anthem that feels equally fitted to reinforcing his place as one among hip-hop’s most constant and inventive forces.

This newest providing builds momentum towards Made In Paris, solidifying Pi’erre’s standing not solely as one among rap’s most influential producers but additionally as an artist dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries. Identified extensively for shaping trendy hip-hop by means of manufacturing credit on main hits together with Playboi Carti’s “Magnolia,” and Travis Scott’s “Watch” that includes Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West, in addition to lately for Ken Carson on his newest “Extra Chaos” album , and his collaboration album “Sli’merre 2” with Younger Nudy. Pi’erre continues to reveal progress and creative versatility with every launch. As anticipation grows round his forthcoming album, “POP” stands as one other daring step in Pi’erre Bourne’s ever-evolving musical journey, promising followers a venture that’s each introspective and sonically expansive.

20. Callum Kerr – No matter Will get You There

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Contemporary off a string of performances at CMA Fest, Callum Kerr unveils his newest single “No matter Will get You There” from his forthcoming debut EP Roots Beneath Me, set for launch on July twenty fifth by way of ONErpm/Huff Co. This follows beforehand launched tracks “Chilly Beer Chilly” and “All Out of Me,” every highlighting Callum’s heartfelt songwriting. The EP weaves a basic nation tapestry of affection, heartbreak, and ingesting anthems, providing a deeply private and relatable assortment.

“The title ‘No matter Will get You There’ actually says all of it” states Callum. “This man is prepared to do something to spend some QUALITY time along with his woman – and he’s not shy to inform her. The entire music feels intimate from the rolling toms, and passionate guitar licks, to the lyrics and melody which comes crashing down on the hook. Get the lighters up within the air or discover a associate for a gradual dance!” Not too long ago, Callum was lately honored with a private invitation from nation chart-topper Dustin Lynch to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. He’ll grace the enduring Nashville stage on July twenty sixth.

Callum sums up his private roadmap so far as “Scottish born. Texas raised. Nashville livin’” and has all the time been immersed in nation music, rising up listening to the whole lot from the Sixties classics to in the present day’s hits. Along with his music profession, Callum is an completed actor with roles in 13 movies and tv collection. His credit embody Netflix’s hit drama Virgin River, the place he performs younger Everett, and the live-action adaptation of One Piece, portraying the fan-favorite character Smoker—a part of one of many platform’s most-watched collection.

21. OT Deezy – Who Need Smoke?

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Rising Cleveland Ohio hip hop artist OT Deezy is making critical waves. Contemporary off his function in Voyage Journal and a high-profile cosign from fellow Cleveland artist Doe Boy, OT Deezy is constructing momentum with the discharge of his newest single, “Who Need Smoke.

OT Deezy lately took a visit to Detroit, Michigan, the place he carried out his standout observe “Double Again” on The Auntie’s Home Reside Mic Efficiency platform. He additionally made a strong cease on 8 Mile Street, delivering a gut-wrenching freestyle over Eminem’s iconic “Mockingbird” beat—filmed on the legendary trailer park featured within the film 8 Mile.

Following these occasions, OT Deezy has lately opened up for one among Detroit’s hottest upcoming artists, Bfb The Packman, on the notable Medusa Nightclub in downtown cleveland and has a collaboration observe within the works that’s rumored to seem on OT Deezy’s upcoming album.

“Who Need Smoke” is already gaining traction throughout digital platforms, with the official music video set to drop to kick off an East Coast press run.

With options lined up in a few of hip hop’s high blogs and digital platforms, OT Deezy is positioning himself as a formidable voice within the new wave of rap. The East Coast media tour marks a pivotal second in what’s shaping as much as be a breakout yr.

The one is a daring preview of what’s to return, as OT Deezy is at the moment within the studio engaged on a brand-new album—launch date to be introduced.

22. Oxymorrons – Cool Being You

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New York’s genre-blurring punks Oxymorrons are again with “Cool Being You” – a vibrant new single that dives headfirst right into a dynamic fusion of different, punk, and hip-hop. Totally written, recorded, and produced by the band, the observe additionally marks the beginning of a daring new chapter, with Oxymorrons saying their upcoming EP ‘Create, Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat.’, to launch fall 2025.

Opening with atmospheric textures, driving drums, pulsating bass, and delicate guitar strains, “Cool Being You” shortly explodes with gritty “trendy punk” manufacturing, the sonic playground the place Oxymorrons thrive. Buying and selling verses that vary from melodic crooning to swagger-drenched rap to guttural screams, all three vocalists deliver an unmistakable vitality and depth. It’s a pure subsequent chapter within the band’s sonic evolution, one which builds on their roots whereas pushing additional into the surprising.

“That is for many who had been instructed they’ve to suit right into a field. ‘Cool Being You’ is about shaking that off and proudly owning every bit of your self,” says the band. “There’s freedom in being precisely who you might be, and this observe is the soundtrack to that vitality.”

Greater than only a new single, “Cool Being You” marks the start of a brand new period for Oxymorrons – not simply sonically, however personally and creatively. Now a lean, targeted three-piece made up of vocalist brothers Deee and KI alongside guitarist Jafé Paulino, the band is embracing their independence and coming into a part outlined by full artistic management. Though they’ll miss their brother, ex-drummer Matty Mayz, they’re excited for and pleased with him along with his new restaurant enterprise. “If you realize Matty the one factor he loves greater than drumming is meals. We will not be sharing the stage however we’re sharing meals as usually as we will.” Their upcoming EP ‘Create. Destroy. Rebuild. Repeat.’ displays that shift: uncooked, self-defined, and utterly on their very own phrases.

“We’re enthusiastic about this new chapter — it appears like a reset, however with the whole lot we’ve discovered alongside the way in which,” the band shares. “We’ve all the time believed in doing issues otherwise, and now we get to try this with out compromise. The imaginative and prescient is clearer than ever.

The brand new single follows their full size album Melanin Punk (Oct 2023), which earned crucial popularity of its daring style fusion and boundary-pushing message. That includes standout tracks like “Look Alive (Netic)” – which cracked the Mediabase Energetic Rock Radio chart reaching #27 ​​- the album grew to become a rallying cry for individuality and illustration. As Distorted Sound put it: “Explosive, partaking and emotional, Melanin Punk is a powerhouse three-way break up of the whole lot that makes an awesome punk album.” Consequence referred to as it “a savvy amalgamation of hip-hop and heavy alt-rock,” whereas The Soundboard Evaluations praised the band for “chipping away at style boundaries with effort that shines definitively.”

Identified for his or her blistering reside reveals, Oxymorrons are at the moment on the highway with Sleep Principle and set to carry out at each cease of the Warped Tour thirtieth Anniversary, hitting Washington D.C., Lengthy Seaside, CA, and Orlando, FL.

23. India Shawn – Kill Swap

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India Shawn returns along with her genre-bending new single and video, “Kill Swap” on VANTA Music/Disney Music Group. The music highlights India’s mesmerizing voice and weaves the story of reclaiming one’s energy.  Stated India, “’Kill Swap’” is an surprising shift, as I transfer away from the acquainted shadows of unreturned love and reclaim the facility to resolve my very own destiny.  It’s a music about recognizing the potential hazard of crossing the road from pals to lovers, and attempting to safeguard what’s actual earlier than it turns into too messy; “this might flip from a superb factor to hate, preserve it shallow for our personal sake.”  “Kill Swap” was written by India Shawn, Varren Wade, D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael Benjamin Hunter, and was produced by D’Mile, Livvy Bennett and Michael Benjamin Hunter.  

The video was directed by Anne-Sophie Bine and co-stars India Shawn with actor/musician Luke James.  The clip is a labyrinthine odyssey by means of love, loss and the unraveling of actuality.  India finds herself trapped in a shifting tapestry of her personal previous lives.  As scenes collapse and identities blur, India should come to phrases with the truth that some relationships aren’t meant to final.    

VANTA Music is the label helmed by Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning producer and songwriter D’Mile, Grammy® Award-winning Engineer John Kercy and multi-hyphenate music govt Natalie Prospere. VANTA Music – Amplifying Tradition.

24. Madison Bailey ft. KAIRO – Raincheck

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Turning the web page on one other daring artistic chapter, critically acclaimed actress and buzzing singer-songwriter Madison Bailey shares an emotionally charged new single entitled “Raincheck” that includes KAIRO out now by way of Republic Data. It marks her first launch of 2025 and heralds extra music to return. Pay attention HERE. On the observe, an ethereal loop offers strategy to a breezy head-nodding beat accented by delicate synths and delicate strains of guitar. Madison wrestles along with her insecurities out loud. She admits, “To be sincere I’ve been off the rails awhile, getting exhausting to faux a smile,” occurring to ask, “So, can I get a raincheck?” Nigerian-born world pop duo  KAIRO responds on a bouncy verse evocative of the identical introspective and irresistible spirit. Collectively, their energies and vocals entwine in good concord. Madison capped off 2024 with the fan favourite “Actually.” Past reeling in over 2.4 million Spotify streams, it obtained crucial acclaim. NYLON hailed it as “a darker, moodier music impressed by the heaviness of the information cycle in recent times.” She notably made her debut as an artist with “The Gray” final yr. The Hollywood Reporter praised how “Bailey is returning to her past love, sharing her voice with the world.” As a part of an in-depth interview, Teen Vogue applauded “The Gray,” occurring to profess, “It jogs my memory of the pop-R&B hits we used to have within the early 2000s, a really nostalgic, clean vibe.” WhoWhatWear raved, “Over early 2000s–impressed chords, she sings concerning the empowering feeling that comes with residing in two worlds and standing in her energy.” It’s just the start although. Keep tuned for extra new music coming from Madison Bailey quickly.

25. EST Gee – My World

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At the moment, Louisville recording artist EST Gee delivers newest venture, the 14-track mixtape titled My World. A present to the followers forward of his just-announced North American tour, the venture arrives only one week following single “Take My Time.” Stream HERE by way of CMG / Interscope Data.

Earlier this month, EST Gee previewed My World with the only, “Take my time Geeski SH Feb 23,” a lyrical parable about endurance and loyalty set to a soulful beat. In distinction, “GEESKI SHAKE” is a hustler’s anthem powered by eerie melodies, heavy bass, and hypnotic vocals that takes us on a visit by means of the rapper’s deep previous as much as the current, revealing the forces that made him the artist he’s in the present day.

My World finds power in rawness. There’s only one visitor — CMG boss Yo Gotti on the celebratory “PABLO (FT. YO GOTTI).” Throughout the album, EST Gee brings a head-down, workmanlike move that packs vivid storytelling and wry knowledge into subtly masterful rhyme schemes. He exudes confidence on cuts like “What I’m On Now” and actual vulnerability on “I Don’t Care No Extra.”

On Tuesday, EST Gee introduced the Welcome To My World North American tour, kicking off on July 18th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in assist of the brand new venture. Discover full record of dates beneath, and extra data HERE.

The brand new providing is EST Gee’s second this yr following the January launch of to I Ain’t Feeling You, a dynamic set of highly effective observations, avenue tales, and punch strains led by singles together with: “Houstonatlantaville” that includes Lil Child and Travis Scott, “My Love” with Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez, and “RIP LU MIKE.” February introduced I Ain’t Feeling You (Bonus Version) together with “Flash,” which options rising Chicago rapper Bloodhound Q50.

26. Fujii Kaze – Hachikō

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Primed to make waves across the globe this yr, acclaimed Japanese singer, songwriter, and Fujii Kaze shares a model new single entitled “Hachikō” obtainable now. It heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited third full-length studio album, Prema, out September 5, 2025. Take heed to “Hachikō” HERE. Pre-order/Pre-save Prema HERE. Watch the Music Video HERE. Concerning the launch, Kaze stated, “It began with a little bit of playfulness. Tobias Jesso Jr. advised we attempt a music with Japanese in it. He stated “What was the title of that canine at Shibuya?” and I stated, “uh…Hachiko?”. And Sir Nolan made the beat on the spot. Years later, I watched the film “The Story of Hachikō” to complete the music. The melody and lyrics got here naturally after that. I had by no means written a music to a beat earlier than, so it was a complete new expertise for me. Lastly, I labored with producer 250 to additional refine it. Hachiko, a loyal canine, waited for his deceased proprietor for 10 years on the station day by day, and so they lastly obtained to see one another in heaven. Quite than specializing in the tragic sides of the story, the music highlights its pleasure and peace. This music is concerning the energy of loyalty and, it appears additionally about my followers who’ve been patiently ready for my third album. Ha!” Increasing his sound as soon as extra, “Hachikō” laces primarily English lyrics with Japanese phrases, bringing bilingual vitality to the tune. Neon keys accent the stomp of a head-nodding drumbeat, whereas bassline struts throughout the trail of a disco-ready observe. Buoyed by shimmering synths, it culminates on a gloriously catchy refrain, “You’ve been patiently ready for me.” It has all of the makings of a global banger. It lands within the wake of the 2024 fan favourite “Michi Teyu ku (Overflowing).” Past reeling in over 90 million Spotify streams, he has lately landed appears in Billboard and extra. In different information, Kaze shall be performing all around the world in 2025. He’ll seem at upcoming festivals resembling North Sea Jazz Competition within the Netherlands, Montreux Jazz Competition in Switzerland, Lollapalooza in Chicago, and Exterior Lands in San Francisco. Try his full confirmed itinerary beneath.

27. KARABA – Tides

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French-Congolese producer/DJ KARABA has unveiled her anticipated Tides EP out now by way of ONErpm. The EP options beforehand launched singles ‘Surfacing’, ‘Siren’ and ‘Darkish Waters’. 

Crafted as a conceptual arc, Tides flows by means of aquatic metaphors and submerged moods as KARABA explores themes of id, transformation, and fluidity. Throughout its 5 tracks, the EP ripples with mystical textures, iridescent rhythms, and ancestral vocal motifs that echo throughout time and tide. From the meditative opener ‘Into The Sea’ and melodious depth of ‘Sinking’ to the sultry crescendos of ‘Surfacing’, every observe evokes a part of submersion and emergence. The EP dives into her Afro home signature with the shadowy pulse of ‘Darkish Waters’ and hypnotic name of ‘Siren’, weaving a sonic narrative that mirrors the push and pull of emotional waves and private rebirth. 

French-born, Quebec-raised feminine producer/DJ KARABA is redefining the sound of the underground. Previously knowledgeable dancer who toured with Drake, Camilla Cabello, Selena Gomez, and Chris Brown, KARABA’s strategy is influenced by her distinctive understanding of motion and tradition. On the lookout for a profession shift, she seamlessly translated her lust for rhythm and dance to the decks, and shortly garnered accolades together with her first Juno Award nomination in 2024 for ‘Underground Dance Single of the 12 months’ along with her breakout hit ‘Mad Mess’. 

This yr sees KARABA on the precipice of altering the Afro home panorama. Forward of Tides, KARABA graced the quilt of Spotify’s Contemporary Finds Canada, and carried out on the enduring levels of Boiler Room and Lightning in a Bottle, even main EDC Las Vegas’ first-ever UBUNTU stage devoted to African dance music. Tides alerts a sonic evolution and reaffirms KARABA’s place on the forefront of a brand new motion in world dance music. 

Stream KARABA’s new Tides EP obtainable now on all platforms.

28. Ginger Winn – Freeze Body

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At the moment, Kingston, NY by way of Charleston, South Carolina folks singer-songwriter Ginger Winn thoughtfully strikes by means of grief on her sophomore album, Freeze Body out now. On the brand new single, the artist ponders love handed by means of generations with “Socrates” and its accompanying official music video. Tonight, Winn will rejoice the brand new music with a present at Woodstock Approach in Woodstock, NY.

Freeze Body, out now, produced and engineered by A.J. Yorio (Michael Marcagi), sees Winn deal with the complexities of heavy subjects like suicide, grief and anxiousness. Recorded throughout a file snow storm in Cincinnati at Yorio’s house studio after globally touring with Michael Marcagi, the album got here collectively naturally and the pair discovered their stride. Yorio displays, “I had barely discovered how one can preserve time on the drum equipment, not to mention discover ways to file them accurately, when Matt Baione (Ginger’s co-writer) reached out and requested if I’d wish to get within the studio first-thing 2025 and make a file. My second son had simply been born eight weeks earlier. When Ginger got here in January we obtained snowed in for greater than per week with record-breaking-flakes right here in Cincinnati. Sharing my house and household with Ginger amidst the epic snowstorm felt like residing in a extremely intriguing Netflix collection. It was an utter blast.”

The 14 tracks thoughtfully stroll by means of the levels of grief and maintain the intricacies of Winn’s layered feelings as she processes deep loss and discovers a brand new sort of acceptance–of herself and of her circumstances. Winn reveals, “’Freeze Body’ is essentially the most emotional venture I’ve ever made. It holds my new grief, my longing, and all of the tiny moments that pulled me by means of. I skilled the sudden passing of my father two months earlier than ultimate manufacturing and recording vocals, and it was so therapeutic to place all these feelings into one thing so lovely.”

Extra appearances on Freeze Body come from Lily Breshears (Haley Heynderickx) who performs harp on “Scenes from a Wake,” Chris Pasin who performs trumpet on “Circling Squares” and Florentine violinist Kevin Mucaj. The album was combined by Tom “Tomás Tomás” Fattorusso and GRAMMY-winner Justin Guip.

“Socrates,” out in the present day, blends Winn’s previous, current and future by means of ethereal vocals, a gentle guitar strum and a commanding rhythm. The observe sinks into nostalgia, how the previous informs the current and the sort of love that endures by means of generations. Winn expands, “‘Socrates’ is concerning the unknown legacy all of us depart behind. My co-writer Matt got here up with this concept about philosophy and planting seeds for a future we’ll by no means see, and I introduced in what I used to be going by means of—rising up, leaving house, shifting to South Africa, and lacking my mother. It grew to become a music about how we’re formed by the individuals who raised us and the way we, in flip, form others—even when we’re not round to see the influence.”

In its Hudson Valley-set music video shot on the identical bridge as many scenes in Apple TV’s Severance, Winn wanders the empty, dimly lit bridge alone. On the placement, one which shall be acquainted to Severance followers, Winn shares, “I used to be drawn to its eerie quiet, and the way in which it holds each magnificence and thriller — very like grief, and very like this music.”

“It’s an unraveling,” says Winn. “It begins with three acorns disappearing from my fingers and turns into a chase–working from one thing I can’t see. It ends with me flat on the Severance bridge in Kingston—no highway closures, only a midnight shoot and a prayer no automobiles hit us. That ultimate shot felt like a give up—to the unknown, to the chase, to no matter we’re all working from.”

Most lately, Winn shared “Escape” and its matching video the place she goals to outrun her anxiousness accompanied by a wolf canine in a wintery, barren forest. Atwood Journal, who debuted the only, wrote, “Brutally sincere and achingly uncooked, “Escape” is a music of reckoning and launch – an intimate confessional and a susceptible, cathartic confrontation with Winn’s interior world: The burden, the ache, the hope, and the therapeutic. It’s about going through our concern head-on, making area inside ourselves for it, and discovering the power to maneuver ahead – collectively.”

Born and raised in South Carolina, Ginger Winn has been singing and songwriting since age 9. In 2022, Winn started producing music for others on-line, and in 2024, shared her wistful debut album, STOP-MOTION, produced by David Baron (The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, Shawn Mendes). Atwood Journal wrote the LP is “candy, stirring, and sun-kissed..an intimate and sincere snapshot of the total spectrum of emotion and expertise, introducing a budding artist with a coronary heart of gold and the voice to match.” Now, with new hardships and life experiences that colour her second venture, Winn begins to artistically discover and current new elements of herself as she strikes by means of the darkness and weight of grief like by no means earlier than.

Ginger Winn’s meditative sophomore album, Freeze Body, is out now. Rejoice the file reside tonight at Woodstock Approach Lodge in Woodstock, NY. Sustain with Ginger Winn on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for way more from the rising musician.

29. DJ Drama ft. Kai Ca$h & Cristale – High quality Artwork

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Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and hip-hop architect DJ Drama is setting the stage for a summer season takeover along with his extremely anticipated new EP, Lengthy Approach From Residence, arriving June 27, 2025. Bridging the hole between the streets of Atlanta and the heartbeat of the UK, the venture showcases a daring fusion of expertise from each side of the Atlantic.

At the moment, Drama drops “High quality Artwork” in the present day – a razor-sharp, genre-bending collaboration with Kai Ca$h, rising star from his personal Era Now label, and fierce UK drill queen Cristale.

Lengthy Approach From Residence is a celebration of worldwide hip hop & R&B tradition, that includes an all-star lineup together with Headie One, Lule, French Montana, Suspect, M Huncho, Jaz Karis, Symba, and extra. The venture sees DJ Drama pushing boundaries and embracing the uncooked vitality of the UK scene like by no means earlier than.’

Earlier this yr, Drama dropped the empowering anthem “Ain’t A Lover,” a soulful collaboration that includes UK vocal powerhouse Jaz Karis, buzzing R&B artist Nippa, and West Coast heatseeker 310babii – signaling his intent to highlight numerous voices and sounds.

With Lengthy Approach From Residence, DJ Drama isn’t simply crossing borders – he’s constructing bridges, making statements, and proving as soon as once more why he stays one of the influential voices within the recreation.

30. FourFive – Ugh After Ugh

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At the moment, New York rapper FourFive has unveiled his second full-length providing of the yr, Ugh After Ugh, a genre-disrupting physique of labor that marks a defining second in his creative evolution. Combining the vitality of underground entice with a predilection for ethereal soundscapes, the album highlights FourFive’s continued progress as one of many distinguished breakout artists to be careful for this yr. 

LISTEN HERE. 

Ugh After Ugh is a kaleidoscopic mix of vitality, pleasure and unbridled creativity. Spanning 13 tracks, the album stacks a tangle of pitch-bending synths atop huge bass strains as Fourfive’s unpredictable supply takes cost. The venture additionally contains earlier singles “Preserve Me Going” and the hard-hitting “Nobu Trick,” which obtained tastemaker acclaim from HotNewHipHop, who famous “The reduce is a reasonably acquainted and well-tested entice banger, utilizing a few of the stark, sharp, and syncopated drums you may discover on many rage choices as of late.”

The brand new launch is titled after FourFive’s signature adlib, “Ugh,” and builds on the momentum of 2023’s Ugh LP. It additionally arrives after a large yr for the younger star, who was slated to carry out alongside $NOT on the “Get Busy Or Die” 2024 tour earlier than it was finally cancelled. 

Ugh After Ugh introduces an thrilling new chapter in FourFive’s creative evolution. With a supportive fanbase and a quickly rising discography, he’ll undoubtedly have an enduring influence on music as his journey continues to unfold. 

Take heed to Ugh After Ugh above, and keep tuned – FourFive is shortly cementing himself as one among NYC’s most fascinating new voices to observe.

31. iann dior – CYCLES

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At the moment, multi-platinum artist iann dior has launched CYCLES, his daring new full-length album by way of Massive Noise. With each observe, he flexes his capability to mix various, hip-hop, rock, and pop sounds into a method that’s totally his personal. CYCLES, executively produced by John Feldmann (blink-183, Good Charlotte, 5SOS), pushes boundaries and dives deep into the highs and lows of contemporary life, reflecting his ever-evolving creative imaginative and prescient.

With CYCLES, iann dior got down to do issues otherwise. “I wished it to be much less good,” he shares. “I finished enhancing out the failings. Among the finest elements had been recorded in a single take with all of the emotion nonetheless on my voice.” Sonically, he leaned into the vitality, specializing in authenticity over precision. “The aim wasn’t to slot in a style however to say what I wanted to say and let the sound observe that.” This strategy gave the album a uncooked, unfiltered really feel that’s as actual as his message.

Lead single, “TATTOOS & U,” is inconceivable to disregard. With its punchy guitars and a beat that makes you wish to transfer, this music has swagger in spades. The refrain is on the spot ear sweet, and the video – shot in NYC whereas iann was on tour this previous April – captures the observe’s uncooked, stressed vitality. The video affords an intimate look into Iann Dior’s life on tour, capturing electrifying on-stage moments, his expertise getting a brand new tattoo whereas in NYC, and a candid scene of him signing his newest single behind a cab.

In response to iann the brand new album appears like each the tip of 1 chapter and the beginning of one other. It represents progress, but additionally the continued journey of figuring issues out. He explains, “ I’m not attempting to be the model of myself folks count on. I’m attempting to be essentially the most sincere model of myself, interval. That’s what this album means to me.”

Having simply wrapped up his North American headline tour which included a cease on the iconic Bottlerock Music Competition, iann is about to maintain the momentum going by bringing his energetic reside present to Warped Tour in Lengthy Seaside, CA, on July 26-27 and Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, on June 21. Full tour dates and ticket data may be discovered at ianndior.komi.io.

32. Lebra Jolie – Off Yo Chest

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Houston rapper Lebra Jolie (Interscope Data) returns with a bang, releasing her newest single, “Off Yo Chest,” a daring, bossed-up anthem that’s equal elements fierce and unapologetically uncooked.

Constructed on hard-hitting manufacturing and Lebra’s signature slick-talking supply, “Off Yo Chest” is a high-energy flex that radiates confidence, energy, and plain intercourse attraction. With razor-sharp bars like “Having strain cool, let’s get it off yo chest / F**okay I seem like addressing hoes, they ain’t obtained no tackle”—Lebra makes it clear she’s not right here to play.

“‘Off Yo Chest’ is a private launch for me,” says Lebra in an announcement. “It’s me moving into my energy and saying the whole lot that’s been build up, unapologetically. The music represents freedom of expression, confidence, horny, and emotional honesty. It’s the voice of somebody who’s achieved holding again, achieved being silent, and achieved letting issues slide. It’s uncooked, it’s daring, and it’s very me.”

The music additionally comes with an official music video that matches the music’s daring vitality, that includes Lebra delivering her bars in entrance of a circle of cameras, placing her middle stage just like the star she is. The visuals are modern, cinematic, and assured—mirroring the bossed-up tone of the observe and inserting Lebra proper the place she belongs: in full management and in focus.

“Off Yo Chest” follows Lebra’s first launch of the yr, titled “Flip Me Up.” The music is a masterclass in swagger and unapologetic self-assurance the place Lebra harnesses the essence of empowerment and individuality, with a playful but commanding tone that lets her listeners know there’s no tuning her out. The official music video, directed by Jerry Mork, has Lebra using round in her whip and joins her ladies in a retailer earlier than taking issues again to the streets to let everybody know she’s one among a sort. Watch HERE

Lebra is poised to capitalize on a fiery 2024 run, the place she launched an EP titled What Was Stated?, which marked her extremely anticipated return to the rap recreation. The venture options infectious tracks resembling “Come Get Me,” “Danger It All,” and “Speak My Shit 4” which had followers rocking by means of your complete summer season season. Lebra additionally teamed up with an A-list group of visitor options for the EP, together with Saweetie, Skilla Child, and BIA. Along with the options, Lebra additionally put in work with respected producers together with Vega Heartbreak, DJ Selected, Southside Yoko, Pi’erre Bourne, and Derrick Milano.

After bursting onto the scene along with her 2022 Interscope Data self-titled debut, Lebra launched one other heater of a venture titled The Stress Pack that highlighted her uncooked, elite freestyle capability. She stored followers listening with the discharge of the BIA-assisted banger titled “Yeah.” Earlier than that, Lebra steamrolled by means of the impartial scene with three tasks, Homicide She Wrote, Brianna, and Now What whereas additionally unleashing a boatload of singles and freestyles. Lebra additionally has collaborations with the likes of Babyface Ray and Rob49 whereas additionally touchdown coveted options in iconic retailers resembling Billboard, Pitchfork, and Essence.

33. Lyn Lapid – The place Is My Thoughts (Pixies Cowl)

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As she continues the North American leg of her BUZZKILL World Tour, Gold-Licensed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid surprises followers in the present day with a canopy of Pixies’ “The place Is My Thoughts”— pay attention HERE! For the reason that launch of her debut album BUZZKILL in April, Lyn has been touring across the globe on her headline run. With upcoming reveals in Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Diego, Lyn will wrap the tour on June twenty eighth at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre. See the record of remaining tour dates beneath and at www.lynlapidtour.com.

34. Frankie Grande & Felix Jaehn – Boys (Felix Jaehn Remix)

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At the moment, multi-hyphenate performer, singer, songwriter, actor, and activist Frankie Grande drops a model new official remix of his buzzing single “Boys” by multiplatinum German DJ and artist Felix Jaehn out now by way of Casablanca Data. Pay attention HERE. Watch the official visualizer HERE. Illuminating one other aspect of the music, Jaehn ups the tempo and revamps the observe with uncontainable home music momentum. Collectively, they remodel “Boys” into the last word summer season membership bop primed to set any celebration in movement this yr! The unique “Boys” has obtained crucial acclaim. Individuals completely spoke to him concerning the launch and warranted, “In want of a brand new Satisfaction anthem this summer season? Frankie Grande’s obtained you coated.” Billboard touted it amongst “Queer Jams of the Week,” applauding how, “Utilizing his ethereal falsetto over a hard-hitting beat makes Grande’s new observe a right away contender for “That Tune You Preserve Listening to at Satisfaction Festivals” in 2025.” In different large information, Frankie simply uncovered the tracklisting for his forthcoming debut album, Lodge Rock Backside, which is quickly approaching on June twenty seventh. Test it out beneath. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.

In different information, Frankie carried out at OUTLOUD Music Competition at WeHo Satisfaction throughout the weekend of Might thirty first. He’ll even be acting at OUTLOUD Music Competition in Boston, MA on June twenty first, sharing the stage with Kim Petras, Trixie Mattel, Flo Milli, and extra. See extra data and buy tickets HERE. Later this month he’ll be acting at Seattle’s Queer Satisfaction parade on June twenty ninth, sharing the stage with The Knocks, and Dragonette.

35. Breez Kennedy – Lavender

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36. BKTHERULA – Dumb Shit

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 BKTHERULA isn’t merely releasing music — she’s crafting a universe. Her new single, “DUMB SHIT” opens the ultimate door to her much-talked-about album LUCY, arriving June 27. Out now by way of Warner Data, the only is accessible on all main streaming platforms — pay attention HERE.

Proper out the gate, “DUMB SHIT” hits with a uncooked, bass-heavy beat that grabs maintain and doesn’t let go. Produced by SimmyAuto—who additionally labored on BK’s lately launched observe “BBGIRLGOSLOW”—the music delivers precisely what its title guarantees, capturing a gritty, unfiltered vitality that has develop into synonymous with BK’s sound. This launch marks a pivotal second within the artistic arc main into LUCY.

With “DUMB SHIT,” BK ramps up anticipation for LUCY—a genre-defying physique of labor that alerts a daring new chapter in her creative evolution. The album explores themes of ascension, artistic awakening, and religious transformation, providing a candid look into her ongoing journey. LUCY guarantees to be a defining assertion, fusing sonic experimentation with susceptible introspection in a means solely BK can.

”DUMB SHIT was truthfully only a dialog I used to be having with the microphone…uncooked ideas, questions, recommendations, and a complete lot of dumb shit,” says BK.

LUCY shall be obtainable on all streaming platforms beginning June twenty seventh. Followers can pre-save the album HERE.

37. Biffy Clyro – A Little Love

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U.Ok. alt-rock giants Biffy Clyro return with new single “A Little Love,” their first new music since their #1 album A Celebration of Endings and its companion venture The Fable Of The Fortunately Ever After. The trio lately launched the observe to an enormous viewers throughout their predominant stage set at Radio 1’s Massive Weekend and it has simply been premiered as Radio 1’s Hottest Document. Take heed to “A Little Love” HERE.

Recorded with producer Jonathan Gilmore, “A Little Love” is Biffy Clyro – Simon Neil (vocals/guitar), James Johnston (bass) and Ben Johnston (drums) – of their most gloriously uplifting mode. Its effervescent tones, dramatic synth stabs and heavyweight grooves set up the band’s famend mix of grit and melody, nevertheless it quickly takes flight with a hovering, sky-bound hook that’s as immediately infectious as any of their large hits. It’s the proper soundscape for lyrics which rejoice love in all its types, and particularly the belief that you just don’t all the time know what you’ve gotten till it’s gone. 

The accompanying visible for the observe makes use of the putting physicality of interconnected physique motion between the three as a metaphor for the sturdiness and reliance that Biffy Clyro share as a band. The idea was impressed by Marina Abramović’s 1977 work Relation In Time, and the visible was directed by Piers Dennis, finest identified for his work with Self Esteem. Simon, James and Ben had been choreographed by the Olivier and Obie Award winner Steven Hoggett, who’s famend for collaborating with David Byrne for the efficiency artwork venture Social! The Social Distance Dance Membership.

Along with its digital launch, “A Little Love” can be obtainable on restricted version 7” vinyl. The b-side options an etching.

“A Little Love” emerges as Biffy Clyro put together to embark upon the following chapter of their journey, with extra new music to observe quickly.

United as a band since they had been simply 15-years-old, the trio have taken their band from the large desires of their scrappy, grunge-loving origins to develop into one of many largest forces in various rock. Towards all odds these ambitions had been realised with three UK #1 albums; headline units at festivals from Studying and Leeds and Obtain to Radio 1’s Massive Weekend and TRNSMT; numerous area reveals; a number of NME and Kerrang! awards plus three BRIT nominations. 

After lately paying tribute to their roots by enjoying a secret present underneath their unique title Screwfish, Biffy Clyro have an enormous summer season of pageant dates forward of them. It contains UK units at Glastonbury, a Scottish homecoming at TRNSMT, and two nights at Eden Classes in Cornwall – see a full record of dates right here.

38. Paul Weller – I Began A Joke

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Paul Weller is about to make his return on July twenty fifth with the

extremely anticipated new album Discover El Dorado – a daring and private assortment of reinterpretations that

shine new gentle on a few of the songs which have formed him.

Forward of the album’s launch, one among its standout moments arrives by way of all streaming platforms is a

putting model of the Bee Gees’ haunting basic “I Began a Joke,” obtainable now. First launched

as a single in 1968 (although not within the UK), Weller didn’t really hear the Bee Gees’ model till

after he had already recorded a number of albums of his personal. Now, it turns into a centrepiece of Discover El

Dorado – a music he not solely admires, however needs he had written himself.

“It’s a kind of tracks that nearly makes you re-think your personal writing,” Weller says. “It reinforces

the worth of an awesome melody. And maybe with somebody like Robin Gibb, who didn’t play any

devices, that’s doubly vital. As a result of that – together with the phrases you’ve written for it – is all

you may actually talk to the musicians and the arranger. So the whole lot is hanging off that.”

LISTEN TO “I STARTED A JOKE” HERE

“I Began A Joke,” follows the discharge of “Lawdy Rolla” / “Pinball,” obtainable now digitally and on

restricted version 7” vinyl. Click on HERE to pre-order. “Lawdy Rolla” was initially by an obscure French

studio band referred to as The Guerrillas, that includes African jazz star Manu Dibango. The second observe is

Brian Protheroe’s 1974 hit “Pinball,” reimagined right here with a hauntingly evocative saxophone

contribution from Weller band member Jacko Peake.

Discover El Dorado isn’t only a covers album – it’s a tribute to the music that’s guided Weller by means of his

life and profession. Revisiting songs which have lengthy lived within the corners of his reminiscence, he infuses every

one with recent that means, reverence, and emotional perception.

If it’s true you may get misplaced in music, Weller proves that you may additionally end up in it. Discover El

Dorado maps the emotional and musical DNA of one of many UK’s most enduring and adventurous

artists.

39. Spellman Twinz – Dinero

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Similar twin phenomenon the Spellman Twinz return this week with their fiery new observe, “Dinero” – dropping this Friday, June thirteenth. A high-energy anthem about attending to the cash and getting out of your emotions, “Dinero” blends the twins’ signature pop and hip-hop sound with razor-sharp lyricism and plain aptitude. Charged with the bounce of Brazilian funk, the observe is daring, brash, and unbothered – providing one more style of the Twinz’s forthcoming album, a genre-bending venture set to ship pure warmth, hustle, and main-character vitality. With over 1.2 million TikTok followers, 332K+ on YouTube, and 115K+ on Instagram, Clinton and Calvin Spellman are turning viral standing right into a full-fledged musical takeover – blurring the strains between influencer, artist, and cultural pressure with each drop. 

Calvin explains the inspiration behind the Twinz’s new single, “Originally of 2024, I gave someonewho had pursued me an opportunity. However as soon as that they had me, they stopped speaking and gave low effort.I normally keep away from courting as a result of it requires vulnerability, and in that situationship, I actually let my guarddown. I’m nonetheless embarrassed until this present day for displaying them that aspect of me. So we made ‘DINERO’ to shiftthe focus – on the cash, not the person.”

When the Spellman Twinz first launched into their pathway to fame, that they had no concept that the journeythey endured earlier than the cameras turned on would finally empower a complete world of followers. Songs like“Physique Conflict” and “Tonight” grabbed the world by storm, with visuals to match the grooves, as“Hydration” fanned the flames of their rising success.

Sure, they’re equivalent twins. Born in Redding, California, simply two hours from Sacramento, their earlyyears had been removed from golden. Their dad and mom break up once they had been 4, forcing a transfer to Sacramento withtheir father. By six, they had been caught in a chaotic cycle—bouncing between properties, together with foster care,as their father’s abuse continued. After finally shifting again in with him of their preteens, music soonbecame their refuge. “We all the time cherished music. It was, like, our getaway—particularly after we wereyoung—as a result of we didn’t used to go wherever,” Calvin shares. “We used to have a clock radio in ourroom, and at evening, we might sit there and take heed to music, simply fascinated with our life and the place it couldbe,” Clinton provides. Whereas they admired many artists, it was daring, danceable icons like Rihanna—blendinginfectious melodies with a fearless perspective—that really impressed them.

By 17, the twins had been again in Redding. “Mainly, our father disowned us when he discovered about oursexualities,” Calvin recollects. Newly embracing their identities as homosexual younger males, they confronted anotherupheaval—one ran away, the opposite adopted, and so they reunited with their mom simply three monthsbefore highschool commencement. Regardless of the chaos, they managed to graduate and enroll at SacramentoState College, incomes observe scholarships. However when their viral dance movies took off on YouTube andMusical.ly (and later TikTok), their rising public personas clashed with the observe group—resulting in theirremoval. Then, in an eerie second of dual telepathy, each suffered a psychological breakdown, werehospitalized, left college, and misplaced their condo.

By tragedy got here triumph, and it was then that they discovered their voice in music. “We’re homosexual, and wewanted to make music that folks might relate to and be ok with,” Calvin says. “It felt like we werea good illustration of our group, however our music additionally represents our personalities.” The Spring of2024 was a turning level for the twins. After a number of years of discovering their area in dance music on-line,they took it offline and began acting at main occasions like Sacramento Satisfaction.

It’s been a very long time coming for the Spellman Twinz. After weathering their share of storms, they’rereclaiming their narrative with “Dinero” – shifting the main focus again to themselves (and the bag), whileuplifting others by means of music.“We wish to make music that’s enjoyable and danceable,” the 2 echo matterof factly. “We’re right here to encourage folks to have a superb time.”

40. Wesko – Faux

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At the moment, rising North Carolina primarily based singer-songwriter Wesko shares his newest single “Faux” by way of underscore works recordings / Warner Data. Pay attention HERE. It lands within the wake of his (un)plugged, vol. 2 EP from earlier this yr. 

Wesko’s “Faux” is a poignant nation observe that delves into the uncooked vulnerability of unrequited love. Along with his signature vocals, Wesko paints a vivid image of a person caught within the throes of deep affection for somebody nonetheless hung up on a previous love. “Kiss me such as you want me, maintain me such as you need me to remain for some time / Oh, I do know I ain’t him, however child, please simply attempt,” sings Wesko. The music’s tender melody and heartfelt supply seize the bittersweet ache of loving somebody who can’t absolutely reciprocate. 

Earlier this month, Wesko made his debut at CMA Music Competition in Nashville, TN on the 

Arduous Rock Stage. He additionally carried out on the White Claw Shore Membership throughout the pageant. Wesko is about to tour all through the remainder of the yr and a full routing may be discovered beneath. Tickets can be found for buy HERE. 

Final yr, Wesko unveiled “Helene (The Carolina Taping).” Reflecting the ache of the area within the wake of Hurricane Helene, he pledged a donation of fifty% of all proceeds generated by the music to the North Carolina Neighborhood Basis Catastrophe Launch Fund. Take heed to “Helene” HERE and study extra concerning the NCCF and donate HERE.

After listening to “Helene,” nation famous person Luke Combs personally invited Wesko to carry out on the Financial institution of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC as a part of the Live performance for Carolina. Taking the stage, Combs launched him, and he captivated a capability crowd of 82,000 with a heart-wrenching rendition of the music. He notably joined a powerhouse invoice with Eric Church, The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Sheryl Crow, and Keith City. The occasion raised over $24 million for Hurricane Helene reduction. 

Hailing from Kenansville, NC, Wesko has quietly emerged as a rustic maverick with a knack for true grit. Impressed by everybody from Neil Younger and Eric Church to My Chemical Romance and Inexperienced Day, he has architected a uncooked and actual type of his personal. No stranger to exhausting work, he has impressively balanced a full tutorial schedule at The College of Mount Olive, all of the whereas working an intense full-time job as a foreman for an erosion management firm and gaining traction on songs resembling “Burning Home” and “No Shock.” He additionally notably attracted an viewers one-fan-at-a-time, gaining momentum regionally and magnifying his imprint on social media. Inking a take care of underscore works recordings / Warner Data in 2024, Wesko holds nothing again on his debut Misplaced Boys EP and newest launch, (un)plugged, vol. 2. 

41. Josh Groban – Gems (Deluxe Version)

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Reflecting on an unimaginable physique of labor, Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban expands Gems with a Deluxe Version, that includes 23 further songs, out in the present day on all DSPs by way of Reprise Data. Take heed to Gems (Deluxe Version) HERE.

This 41-track retrospective assortment curates important highlights from his storied profession so far. The Deluxe Version contains a few of Josh’s beloved duets, together with “Run” with Sarah McLachlan, “99 Years” with Jennifer Nettles, and “We Will Meet As soon as Once more” with Andrea Bocelli, alongside further fan-favorites “River,” “I Imagine (Once I Fall In Love It Will Be Perpetually),” “Damaged Vow,” and “Bear in mind When It Rained.” 

A double crystal-clear vinyl LP of Gems is accessible for buy now on Josh’s on-line merch retailer. Moreover, followers can buy a inexperienced Gems vinyl completely from Amazon. Each vinyl variations embody 2 further songs — “Damaged Vow” and “Bear in mind When It Rained” — handpicked by Groban himself.

Moreover, a double vinyl LP of Gems shall be launched on June 13 by way of Reprise Data. The crystal-clear vinyl will embody 2 further songs – “Damaged Vow” and “Bear in mind When It Rained” – handpicked by Groban himself.

Final month, Josh lit up the Las Vegas strip along with his sold-out, unique five-night run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace along with his hits-focused manufacturing, Josh Groban: Gems — Unique Las Vegas Engagement. 

Up subsequent, Josh returns to host the sixteenth annual Jimmy Awards® ceremony for the second time. The Jimmy Awards® happen on June 23 on the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Later this summer season, Josh will grace the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, for 2 nights, on September 5 and 6. These very particular reveals will see him carry out songs from Gems and past with accompaniment from Thomas Wilkins and the LA Philharmonic. Get tickets HERE. grace the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, for 2 nights, on September 5 and 6. These very particular reveals will see him carry out songs from Gems and past with accompaniment from Thomas Wilkins and the LA Philharmonic.

Be looking out for lots extra from Josh Groban very quickly. 

42. Zzz. – One Extra Night time

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At the moment, Miami artist Zzz. shares “One Extra Night time,” a catchy alt-pop reduce soaked in nostalgia for extra carefree days. He additionally broadcasts his anticipated forthcoming EP titled Shut Your Eyes & Pay attention is about for launch on June twenty seventh by way of Warner Data.

Produced by Goldfinger founder John Feldman (Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Yungblud), “One Extra Night time” continues Zzz.’s foray into guitar-forward songcraft. Pay attention HERE and watch the video HERE.

”One Extra Night time” opens on Zzz. and an electrical guitar, after which expands to incorporate heat synths, driving drums, and a bittersweet melody the place his evocative vocals and lyrics seize the highs and lows of residing like there’s no tomorrow. Zzz. asserts:

“‘One Extra Night time’” is about how we by no means can know when issues are going to take a mistaken flip,” says Zzz. “I used to be impressed by that particular feeling. There’s one thing nostalgic concerning the sound — it takes me again to after I made these identical kinds of selections that I’d’ve been uncertain about on the time, however finally determined that I didn’t care concerning the consequence.”

Zzz. debuted a newly pop-punk-inspired sound final month with “Someone Else,” an explosive single with hovering vocals, additionally produced by Feldmann. Earlier this yr got here the euphoric “1” — a consistently evolving mixture of grunge guitar and brilliant synths — whereas Zzz. closed out 2024 with a pair of companion items that captured his uncooked expertise and depth: the viscerally susceptible “scared to go to sleep” and the heartbroken “u don’t care no extra.”

With a dynamic voice that packs an emotional punch and a singular capability to bend style, Zzz. has established himself as a rulebreaker with a knack for creating daring soundscapes for his wholly unfiltered anthems. “One Extra Night time” finds him innovating as soon as once more.

43. Neil Younger & neil younger and the chrome hearts – Talkin To The Timber

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Neil Younger, alongside along with his new band, The Chrome Hearts debut full-length album Talkin To The Timber, is accessible now by way of Reprise Data.

Talkin To The Timber appears like a full-on fresh-blooded leap ahead as Younger steps into his sixth decade in his artistic odyssey full of fearless twists and turns. The Chrome Hearts function Spooner Oldham (Organ); Micah Nelson (Guitar and Vocal); Corey McCormick (Bass and Vocal); Anthony LoGerfo (Drums); with Neil Younger (Guitar, Harp, Piano, Vibes). All songs are written by Neil Younger, co-produced by Lou Adler and Younger, and recorded at Shangri La Studios in Malibu. Click on HERE to order/stream Talkin To The Timber.

When ”large change,” the primary music from the album Talkin To The Timber, was launched in simply entrance of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, it was a not-so-subtle announcement that Younger was able to step into the longer term. Not solely America, however the world. There could possibly be little question the place Neil Younger and The Chrome Hearts stand in these difficult instances.

These ten musical statements by Younger take their rightful place amongst an ongoing artistic tapestry.

Talkin To The Timber is accessible on black vinyl, restricted version clear vinyl, CD and Digital by way of the Grasping Hand Retailer at NYA and indie retail shops. Hello-res digital audio shall be obtainable at Neil Younger Archives and all DSPs. All Grasping Hand Retailer purchases include a free hi-res digital audio obtain from the NYA Obtain Retailer.

44. Kill Dyll – PARASOCIAL

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At the moment, genre-upending vocalist/producer Kill Dyll releases “PARASOCIAL,” a darkish imaginative and prescient of hypermodern fan-artist dynamics set to blistering, 90s-styled alt-rock. Pay attention HERE and watch the visualizer HERE by way of Second Property / Warner Data.

”PARASOCIAL” is the newest entry in a brand new mask-off period for Kill Dyll that finds him unpacking the complexities round him by way of music and lyrics which can be extra private and visceral than ever. The brand new single opens on a heavy riff earlier than exploding right into a full-band sound — crashing drums, thick bass, distorted guitar — whereas his voice is a darkish chant channelling unchecked obsession.

Every month appears to deliver a brand new manifestation of Kill Dyll’s present imaginative and prescient. Most lately, he shared the grunge-caked meditation on private fragility and dependence, “WILTED ROSE.” Earlier than that got here “THE COST,” a hypnotic descent into disconnection, and shock launch “START TO BLEED,” capturing the existential crush of our instances over a wall of shoegazing guitar and distorted manufacturing. As a complete, the songs pair heavy, insightful lyrics with music that channels each gnarled ‘90s angst and the unrestrained expression of 2010s emo-rap.

Kill Dyll opened the yr along with his headlining U.S. Holy Trinity Tour and has since been sharing snippets of latest music on to followers on his social channels — a transfer that coincides with the DIY-minded Denver-based artist forsaking the flowery masks he used to put on. Longtime followers have had the chance to witness him evolve his work throughout tasks, constantly difficult himself to push the boundaries of his music whereas exploring new methods to let unfastened uncooked emotion and supply musical reduction to listeners working by means of darkish emotions of their very own.

With “PARASOCIAL,” Kill Dyll continues that mission whereas constructing anticipation for extra emotive, one-of-one music to return.

45. Nobu Woods – WHITEOUT

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At the moment, alt-R&B auteur Nobu Woods releases his new single, “WHITEOUT.” Written, produced, and recorded totally by the New York native, the sexually charged observe is as sonically creative as it’s lyrically direct. Pay attention HERE and watch the visualizer HERE by way of Second Property / Warner Data.

With its glistening environment, eerie chimes, and experimental manufacturing, “WHITEOUT” isn’t your typical R&B music. Woods’ aching voice infuses the music with an intense sense of want as he addresses his lover. He strikes fluidly between craving melodies and an assertive rhythmic supply because the observe picks up darkly lush layers. Nobu says of the observe:

”Briefly, “WHITEOUT” is a membership anthem,” says Woods. ”On this music, nothing exists however ‘the now’ and the way in which the feminine topic is feeling. All that issues is that two individuals are collectively, feeling utterly free, and having fun with one another’s firm.”

”WHITEOUT” can be Woods’ first new launch since dropping his venture, the brooding and progressive UNTL EP, an 8-song exploration and expression of the extra advanced and intimate sides of intense romantic love. UNTL included a number of never-before-heard songs alongside three singles: the soulful, melancholy “FAULT,” club-ready breakup anthem “SPLIT,” and ice-cold ”SAVIOR.”

Nobu Woods continues to push the boundaries of contemporary R&B, merging uncooked emotion with daring sonic experimentation. As he carves out his personal lane, this newest launch alerts an artist unafraid to reveal all of it—on his personal phrases.

46. Will Smith – Fairly Ladies

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At the moment, GRAMMY- Award successful artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith, releases his latest single “Fairly Ladies” by way of SLANG Recordings – pay attention right here. “Fairly Ladies” is a catchy, enjoyable summer season banger produced by OmArr and Lexoskeleton. Alongside the discharge, Smith drops the playful music video directed by Conor Cunningham – watch right here. 

“Fairly Ladies” comes off the heels of Will Smith’s first full-length album launch in 20 years, Primarily based on a True Story. The 14-track album options a wide range of collaborators together with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, & Jac Ross and singles “Stunning Scars,” “First Love,” “TANTRUM,” “Work of Artwork” and “You Can Make It.”

Will Smith is embarking on his first ever headlining tour the Primarily based on a True Story Summer season Tour, visiting main cities all through Morocco, Europe and the UK. Smith’s headlining reveals kickoff on July thirteenth in Hamburg, Germany and he’s set to carry out at a number of worldwide festivals together with Mawazine in Morocco, POSITIV Competition in France, Dreambeach in Spain & BIG ART Competition in Italy. Tickets are on sale now at https://willsmith.com/#tour, full tour routing is beneath. 

Not too long ago, Will Smith hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with “You Can Make It” that includes Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir- pay attention HERE. This marks Will’s first #1 single since Get Jiggy With It, topping each the rap and gospel charts. Smith debuted “You Can Make It” on the 2024 BET Awards. The highly effective efficiency discovered him standing in a big fireplace pit surrounded by actual flames.