Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Madonna and Charli xcx, Kenny Chesney & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
This week's Billboard Friday Music Guide covers a diverse range of new releases. Taylor Swift debuts "Patient Zero," one of four bonus tracks on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Tinashe's eighth album, Popstar, showcases her poppiest sound yet and features the track "Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore." Madonna and Charli xcx collaborate on a club-friendly remix of "Danceteria Afterhours," drawing from Madonna's New York club roots.
Maren Morris and Michelle Branch reimagine their 2001 hit "Goodbye To You" for a modern country twist. Indie artist Blondshell releases Violins, a collection of angsty songs performed in her signature mellow tone. Kenny Chesney's 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, emphasizes top-notch songwriting with tracks like "Remember Me That Way."
Kirk Franklin teams up with GloRilla on "This Time," delivering an anthem of inner peace and contentment. Leon Bridges' Happiness Anytime follows his 2024 album Leon, featuring a blend of cumbia, reggae, and soulful grooves. Finally, Jae Stephens' Audacity pushes boundaries with a blend of fantasy and pop sensibilities.
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