Updates + Additions
New Releases
“Vie,” Doja Cat – release date: Sept. 26
“The Cosmic Tones Research Trio,” The Cosmic Tones Research Trio – Oct. 3
“Not For Lack of Trying,” dodie – Oct. 3
“Liquor, Women, Drugs & Killing,” Supersuckers – Oct. 3
“The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift – release date: Oct. 3
“After the Sun Goes Down,” Khalid – Oct. 10
“Figure in Blue,” Charles Lloyd – Oct. 10
New Music Friday: Aug. 15, 2025
Reissues
“Z (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition),” My Morning Jacket – Oct. 3
“An American Classic,” Jeannie Seely – Oct. 3
“Road to Rouen (20th Anniversary Edition),” Supergrass – Oct. 3
“Power to the People: Live at the One to One Concert, New York City, 1972,” John Lennon & Yoko Ono / Plastic Ono Band – Oct. 10
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!,” KAYTRANADA (Grammy-winning Canadian electronic artist’s fourth album; producer: KAYTRANADA; new single: “SPACE INVADER”; Hear here; RCA)
“Baby,” Dijon (R&B singer’s sophomore album, coming four years after his debut; Hear here; R&R / Warner)
“STAR LINE,” Chance the Rapper (guests: Lil Wayne, Young Thug, BJ the Chicago Kid, Vic Mensa, Jamila Woods, et al; Hear here; Chance the Rapper LLC)
“Sitting on the Moon,” various artists (label compilation album; Hear here; Mexican Summer)
“Modern Day Friendzone,” Anne Rox’s Crossing (blues-rock band’s debut album; Hear here; Anne Rox’s Crossing)
“The Five Stages of Grief,” Joan & The Giants (six-song EP; Hear here; Joan & The Giants)
“Find My Way Home,” My Favourite Things (new single: “Welcome to Me”; Hear here; Mint 400)
“Gone (The Remixes),” Rettward von Doernberg (four-song EP; Rettward von Doernberg)
Been workin' so hard / I'm punchin' my card
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Gospel Plough, Robert Plant
Long Live Country Music, RaeLynn
Stay, Leith Ross
Wish You the Worst, Solence
Figure It Out, MOIO
Love Like This, Diane King
Black Hats, Del Roscoe
I Can’t Wait, The Wild Things
Villain, Mudshow
ASAP, Danny Towers, Eladio Carrion & Midnvght
Breaking My Own Heart, Kat Velasco
The Advocate, The Burning Paris
Lapis Buckle, Ladybird
Who Would Want You?, julian maas
Sip It Slow, Juna N Joey
Genevieve, The Inadequates
Push & Pull, Chloe Styler
Stranded in the Jungle, Candy Whips
Making Memories, Black Sands
Rolling Stone, Paul Minnich
Amen, Caitlynne Curtis
Navajo Pearls, Allie Irene
Thumper, CVCHE
Break, Bridges Ablaze
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Hal Hopson (sacred music composer)
This Week In … 2016
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “Cheap Thrills,” Sia feat. Sean Paul
Biggest Movers Within the Top 40 – “I Hate U, I Love You,” gnash feat. Olivia O’Brien (from No. 35 to No. 27) + “Gold,” Kiiara (from No. 40 to No. 32)
Highest Debut (No. 2) – “Cold Water,” Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MØ
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Luv,” Tory Lanez (from No. 62 to No. 50)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Brand New,” Ben Rector
No. 1 Album – “Views,” Drake
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “Cold Water,” Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MØ
No. 1 Album – “Blossoms,” Blossoms
In Canada
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “Cold Water,” Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MØ
No. 1 Album – “Views,” Drake
Music News
> Ronnie Rondell Jr., Fiery Stuntman on Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Album Cover, Dead at 88 | Rolling Stone
> Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison Over Fraud Scheme | Variety
> Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem’ Hits 11 Weeks At No. 1 on Billboard 200 | Billboard
> With ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Rollout, Taylor Swift Is More in Control Than Ever | The Hollywood Reporter
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