Another Friday, another fresh wave of music worth diving into.
This week’s New Music Friday lineup brings together a compelling mix of rising voices and established storytellers, each arriving with a track that feels distinct in both sound and perspective.
From Sienna Spiro’s soul-stirring new single to Kacey Musgraves’ playful country wit and Noah Kahan’s quietly reflective songwriting, these releases capture the range of where pop and folk storytelling are heading right now.
If you are looking for new songs to add to your rotation this weekend, start here.
Kacey Musgraves — “Dry Spell”
Kacey Musgraves returns with “Dry Spell,” a witty, twang-laced country single that doubles as the lead track from her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere. Produced by Musgraves alongside longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, and Luke Laird, the song leans into the singer’s signature blend of sharp storytelling and playful irreverence.
Built around cheeky lyricism and classic country charm, “Dry Spell” finds Musgraves turning a painfully relatable stretch of singledom into a clever, tongue-in-cheek anthem. It is a reminder that few artists can balance humor, honesty, and razor-sharp songwriting quite like Musgraves.
Sienna Spiro — “The Visitor”
Rising U.K. singer Sienna Spiro continues to build momentum with her newest single “The Visitor,” a sweeping, soul-leaning ballad that places her unmistakable smoky vocals front and center. The 20-year-old artist has quickly become one of the most talked-about new voices in pop, drawing attention for her timeless sound and emotionally rich songwriting.
With “The Visitor,” Spiro leans into themes of impermanence and fleeting connections, delivering a track that feels intimate yet expansive. As buzz around the young singer grows and her U.S. tour sells out rooms, the single further cements Spiro as one of the most compelling emerging artists to watch.
Noah Kahan — “Porch Light”
Noah Kahan returns with “Porch Light,” a quietly powerful new single from his forthcoming album The Great Divide, arriving April 24. Written alongside producer Aaron Dessner, the reflective track finds Kahan grappling with the emotional weight of sudden fame, even imagining the story through his mother’s perspective.
Anchored by warm folk instrumentation and Kahan’s introspective songwriting, “Porch Light” carries the same raw honesty that made Stick Season resonate so deeply. As anticipation builds for his next era, the single offers a thoughtful glimpse into the more personal themes shaping The Great Divide.
Beabadoobee — “All I Did Was Dream of You”
Beabadoobee makes a striking return with “All I Did Was Dream of You,” her first original release in nearly two years and a brooding collaboration with The Marías. The grunge-tinged track pairs Bea’s wistful vocals with hazy guitars and a haunting verse from María Zardoya, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both tender and uneasy.
Arriving alongside a cinematic video filmed in Lithuania, the single marks the beginning of a new chapter for the British singer-songwriter following 2024’s This Is How Tomorrow Moves, offering a moody and compelling glimpse of what may come next.
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