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Charli xcx, Tyla, Morgan Wallen & More: New Music Friday Guide
Billboard’s New Music Friday guide highlights notable releases across pop, Afropop and country, led by Charli xcx’s new album Music, Fashion, Film. The selections reflect artists building on recent momentum, experimenting with genre, or releasing material ahead of major live appearances.
– Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film moves beyond dance-pop towards grungier guitar sounds, following the deliberately divisive lead single “Rock Music”. – Tyla releases her second studio album, A*POP, featuring earlier singles “Push 2 Start” and “Chanel” alongside Afropop and R&B track “That Girl”. – Morgan Wallen shares “Been By Now”, a heartbreak-focused, pop-leaning country song he first previewed at a Baltimore concert. – JENNIE releases the summer-themed “Less than a Lover” before her forthcoming Lollapalooza Chicago headline performance.
In short
- Charli xcx leads Billboard’s weekly new-release selections.
- Tyla returns with her second album, A*POP.
- Morgan Wallen and JENNIE also release new singles.
Explained simply
New Music Friday is a weekly guide published by Billboard, the music industry publication, that highlights significant music releases across different genres. It helps listeners navigate the constant stream of music released each week and discover noteworthy new material.
The guide features releases from several established artists: Charli xcx (pop), Tyla (Afropop), Morgan Wallen (country) and JENNIE (pop). These artists have built substantial fanbases and maintain significant presence in their respective genres.
Such guides matter because they provide context for why certain releases are worth listening to, whether because an artist is trying a new musical direction, following up on recent success, or preparing for major live performances. Regular new music releases help established artists maintain momentum and connection with their audiences.