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Gracie Abrams, Steve Lacy, Carly Rae Jepsen & More: New Music Friday Guide
Billboard's weekly New Music Friday guide highlights the standout releases arriving this week, headlined by Gracie Abrams' third album and new work from Steve Lacy and Carly Rae Jepsen. The round-up reflects a busy week for pop and R&B, with several established stars pushing forward long-anticipated follow-up projects and rollout campaigns.
Gracie Abrams releases her third album, Daughter From Hell, recorded again with producer Aaron Dessner and led by singles "Hit the Wall" and "Look at My Life," two years after her chart-topping The Secret of Us. Steve Lacy returns with his self-produced third studio album, Oh Yeah?, featuring SZA, Erykah Badu and Cecile Believe, almost four years after his Grammy-winning Gemini Rights. Carly Rae Jepsen shares "After All", the second single from her upcoming 24-track double album Day and Night, due in September, while Bella Kay's debut album My Reckless Abandon, released on 12 July, is also featured.
In short
- Gracie Abrams releases third album, Daughter From Hell, with Aaron Dessner
- Steve Lacy drops self-produced third album, Oh Yeah?, featuring SZA and Erykah Badu
- Carly Rae Jepsen shares "After All" ahead of September's Day and Night album
Explained simply
Billboard's New Music Friday is a weekly guide that spotlights significant music releases arriving in the coming days. The guide helps audiences navigate the constant flow of new music from established and emerging artists across various genres, including pop and R&B.
The releases featured typically come from artists who have already built substantial fanbases and achieved commercial or critical recognition. Major artists regularly release new albums and singles as part of their ongoing careers, and many fans anticipate these releases for months or longer before they arrive.
When several major artists release work in the same week, it creates a significant moment in the music industry with effects on streaming and radio. Weekly guides help audiences understand what new music is available and which releases they may wish to listen to.