It’s a stacked New Music Friday, folks — the girls (and the legends) are going full throttle! Zara Larsson is back with her unapologetically bold aura, RAYE teams up with the legendary Mark Ronson for a velvet-smooth genre-bender, CVCHE delivers slick bilingual brilliance, and rising artist Marta drops a synth-pop scorcher gem that practically screams summer seduction.
From high-gloss hits to unexpected standouts, this week’s lineup is a crash course in sonic versatility. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, cry, vibe, daydream, or fall in love — there’s something here that’s hit just right!
Zara Larsson — “Midnight Sun”
Zara Larsson dives headfirst into summer with “Midnight Sun,” a shimmering, synth-laced euphoric anthem that marks the start of a bold new era. Breezy yet powerful, the track captures the headrush of falling in love—when summer nights seem to stretch on forever and the real world fades away.
Wrapped in themes of love and liberation, Zara creates a world where everything feels alive, limitless, and a little bit magical. Her unmistakable vocals glide over sleek Scandinavian pop production, layered with glossy synths and a pulsing beat that feels both cinematic and intimate. Whether you’re dancing alone in your room or under festival lights, “Midnight Sun” is made for those wide-open summer moments where anything feels possible.
RAYE & Mark Ronson — “Suzanne”
What happens when you blend RAYE’s powerhouse vocals with Mark Ronson’s golden touch? You get “Suzanne” — a track that sounds like summer bottled in three minutes. Released as part of Audemars Piguet’s AP x Music programme, the latest single fuses Ronson’s signature retro-infused groove with RAYE’s soul-drenched vocals and expressive storytelling.
It’s a vibrant ode to creative freedom and a nod to Suzanne Audemars, a trailblazing figure in the luxury watchmaker’s history. Premiered live at an exclusive 180 Studios event in London, “Suzanne” marks the duo’s first official collaboration, and it already sounds like a timeless anthem made for golden hour plays.
CVCHE — “Never Whatever”
Coming up next in this week’s musical treasures is the wonderfully weird and wildly fun “Never Whatever” by CVCHE (yes, like Ceviche). The rural Canadian techno supergroup—featuring members of Metric, Kings of Leon, Broken Social Scene, and Leisure Cruise—are back with another taste of their upcoming debut album Get Fluffy.
The new single is an absurdist, synth-soaked ride through “the land of no and maybe,” where sound, concept, and chaos collide. True to form, CVCHE isn’t stopping at music. Alongside the single, they’re launching a brand new, playable level in their own video game because why not make releasing music just as trippy as creating it? “Never Whatever” is hypnotic and hilarious, the kind of track that dares you to take it seriously while dancing in your socks on a waxed floor.
Marta — “Cool”
If your summer playlist needs a spark, Marta’s latest single “Cool” is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s sleek, synthy, and effortlessly seductive — a cheeky pop anthem made for midnight drives and rooftop flirtations. The London-based artist leans into Y2K nostalgia and bold new textures for this third release from her upcoming Wrong Woman (Part II) EP.
With a sound that channels the confidence of Renée Rapp and the glam of Chappell Roan, Marta balances desire and restraint in a track that’s as daring as it is fun. Whether you’re trying to play it cool or failing spectacularly, this one’s for you.
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