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From Olivia Rodrigo to Alex Warren & JENNIE, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

Rod Wave, Billy Strings and Erykah Badu & The Alchemist also have new projects out.

From Olivia Rodrigo to Alex Warren & JENNIE, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

This week, the music world is abuzz with a plethora of new releases from various A-list stars. Olivia Rodrigo, Alex Warren, and JENNIE are among the many artists who have dropped fresh music, ensuring the month of August closes on a high note. Rodrigo's debut single "Serena Joy," named after a Handmaid's Tale character, is a powerful statement against indifference to injustice.

The track serves as a prelude to her upcoming all-women festival in Irvine, California, which will raise funds for organizations supporting women and girls, featuring acts like Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, and Stevie Nicks.

Alex Warren's new full-length album, WILDCHILD, expands on the themes found in his 2025 release, You’ll Be Aright. Meanwhile, JENNIE's EP Fallen Angel marks the start of her new solo career, following the recent announcements of her bandmates JISOO and LISA embarking on their own solo journeys.

Other notable additions to the musical landscape include Rod Wave's Don’t Look Down, Billy Strings' So Much for Goodbyes, Alabama Shakes' I Must Be Dreaming, Natanael Cano's self-titled album, Ladrones' Arriba La L, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's Before The World Blows, Ky-Mani Marley's Love and Energy, and Carly Pearce's Honest Woman.

Single releases from flowerovlove and Willow, Angèle and Chase & Status featuring Debbie, titled "girls will be girls," "Une seule vie," and "Gone Too Far," are also available for fans to enjoy.

Now comes the question: Which of these new songs, EPs, and albums does your favorite this week? Cast your vote in the poll below to share your musical preference.

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