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Miley, Beyoncé, ADÉLA & More: New Music Friday Guide

Check out the must-hear releases of the week.

Miley Cyrus, formerly known as Miley Stewart or Miley Ray, begins a new era as a mononym with the lead single of her upcoming album, "Bass Persuades." The song features a hypnotic dance-pop sound, with Miley sharing wisdom and nodding to her own icon status. Beyoncé marks the 20th anniversary of her album "B’Day" with an expanded 27-track edition, featuring B-sides and Spanish-language versions of her songs.

The new material includes a sultry duet with Pharrell titled "Can I Watch You?" ADÉLA, the Slovakia-born pop artist, releases her debut album "PRIMA," featuring the focus single "Nicole Kidman." Medium Build, known for his sharp and cerebral techno, shares his sharpest album to date, "King Of Having Fun," after going through a period of personal growth and introspection.

Ellie Goulding's sixth album, "I Know Too Much," features the track "For You Entertainment," which reflects on the toll of performing and the artist's own experiences. Mau P releases his second track of 2026, "Just A Little Bit More," a house production that combines the soulful vocals of the past with a fresh and festive production.

Amelie Lens, a leading name in the techno genre, releases her debut album "Aura," which includes previously released collabs and highlights her cerebral approach to the genre.

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