New Music Friday has delivered a fresh batch of bangers from our favorite LGBTQ+ (and adjacent) musicians.
It's the season of freaks! Elton John joins Sam Fender on a mid-tempo ballad, Eli sets the mood of this week's NMF just ahead of her debut album Stage Girl, Mel C wants to make you sweat, and Kim Petras likes your look. Megan Thee Stallion also shares a few lessons for the girls in love on her latest hip-hop beat.
Meanwhile, PARTYOF2 is ready to, well, party, King Princess is missing a cherry gone sour, and Aliyah's Interlude continues to be one of the coolest stars of the moment. We also have new albums from Demi Lovato, Brandi Carlile, and more!
Scroll through to listen to this week's best new bops, and follow this writer's New Music Friday playlist on Spotify.
"Let You Go" - Demi Lovato
It's Not That Deep, Demi Lovato's latest album, is finally here and is stacked with relatable bangers.
"SPAGHETTI" - Le Sserafim
This K-pop group enlisted three drag queens for their latest music video, a major moment in K-pop history.
"LOVER GIRL" - Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion is in love and sharing some ticks and tricks of having a loving partner.
"I Like Ur Look" - Kim Petras
Kim Petras's new era yearns for the recession pop of the 2010s in the best way.
"FEEL LOVE" - PARTYOF2
PARTYOF2 is one of hip-hop's most interesting new acts, and their new album, AMERIKA'S NEXT TOP PARTY! (produced by Kaytranada), is stacked with bangers.
"Human" - Brandi Carlile
The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is "Returning To Myself" on her latest album.
"Always" - Tiana Major9, Yebba
R&B forces unite on this bittersweet ballad.
"Broken" - Isak Danielson
Isak Danielson has released a music video for his 7-year-old song "Broken."
"Talk To You" - Sam Fender, Elton John
Elton John joins singer-songwriter Sam Fender on this sentimental track.
"Cherry" - King Princess
King Princess's latest is a kiss-off to a toxic lover.
"The Silverback Wife" - CupcakKe
Hip-hop star CupcakKe is back with a raunchy new album her fans are sure to eat up.
"Season of Freaks" - Eli
It's freak season, and Eli is our leader.
"CRANK" - Slayyyter
Slayyyter gets spooky just in time for Halloween on her latest.
"Let's Get Lost" - Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of the best pops albums of the 21st century with unreleased tracks from the era.
"split" - Maggie Lindemann
Maggie Lindemann's cancer sign is showing on her vulnerable new album, i feel everything.
"SLUDGE" - Kisos
Kisos trudges through the sludge on this experimental alt-pop track.
"Kryptonite" - Aliyah's Interlude
Aliyah's Interlude continues to be the It Girl of the moment with her explosive new rap track.
"Summer's Gone" - Kelly Clipperton
Kelly Clipperton is mourning the change of seasons for a lover.
"Sweat" - Melanie C
Mel C wants to make you "Sweat" with her dancefloor (or Spin Class) banger.
... And here's the playlist!
Taylor Henderson is a music contributor to Out magazine. Be sure to follow 'the alphabet mafia' playlist on Spotify!
Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sI4x6ELHWa6NIsGop0bjJ?si=66c68eed579442e7
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