It's New Music Friday!
July might be coming to a close, but the summer jams are just starting to heat up!
This New Music Friday is a good one, with new releases from some of our favorite LGBTQ+ (and adjacent) musicians.
Tyler, the Creator's ready to dance with his new album Don't Tap The Glass, while Sam Smith's comeback is an emotional return to form. Kim Petras is ready to "Freak It" and Aliyah's Interlude is acting "Brand New."
We also got some cool features, with Omar Apollo joining Latin Mafia on their new ballad, and R&B superstar Kehlani collabing with the one and only Mariah Carey for her latest instantly iconic track.
Scroll through to listen to this week's best new bops, and follow this writer's New Music Friday playlist on Spotify.
"To Be Free" - Sam Smith
Sam Smith is ready "To Be Free" on their latest emotional ballad.
"Hecho Para Tí" - Latin Mafia, Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo just dyed his hair blonde, so it makes sense his latest track is a heartbreak anthem.
"Somewhere New" - UMI
UMI's ready for somewhere new on her reflective R&B track, making her one of the genre's standout stars of the moment.
"Stop Playing With Me" - Tyler, the Creator
Hope you're ready for the dance floor. Tyler, the Creator isn't playing around with bystanders or wallflowers.
"Sugar Sweet" - Mariah Carey, Shenseea, Kehlani
Mariah Carey enlisted Shenseea and Kehlani for her new Afrobreats-inspired track, "Sugar Sweet."
"Freak It" - Kim Petras
Ready to "Freak It"? Kim Petras is back with a vengance and a mission on her latest dance track.
"Thinkin' Bout It" - Kyle Waves
Kyle Waves is bringing the main pop boy energy on his latest EP, Signals.
"Brand New" - Aliyah's Interlude
This is another hit from Aliyah's Interlude, who can't help but make absolute bangers.
"Waymo" - Honeyluv, Aluna
Anyone want to kiss in the back of a Waymo? Honeyluv and Aluna's latest is the perfect track for a steamy faux pas.
"America" - Shura
Shura's very queer video for "America" explores the woes we're facing in this country today.
"d£aler" - Lola Young
Lola Young's breezy new track is perfect for sunny summer afternoon escapism.
"She's Teaching" - Tommy Genesis
Tommy Genesis waxes poetic about womanhood and the patriarchy in her reflective new track.
Here's the playlist!
Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sI4x6ELHWa6NIsGop0bjJ?si=363db1c6284c425e
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Taylor Henderson is a music contributor to Out magazine. Be sure to follow 'the alphabet mafia' playlist on Spotify!
