Lyrical Muse

Another Friday, another wave of new music fighting for a spot on your playlists and group chats.

This week’s New Music Friday lineup brings a little bit of everything: vulnerable pop confessionals, headline-making visuals, addictive hooks and releases that already feel destined to soundtrack the next few weeks online.

Whether you are looking for something emotional, escapist, or simply impossible to skip, these four artists delivered tracks worth pressing repeat on.

Madison Beer — “lovergirl”

“lovergirl” arrives as the standout new addition to the deluxe edition of Madison Beer’s latest album locket, leaning into soft vulnerability without losing her polished pop edge. Built around dreamy production and flirtatious lyricism, the track embraces romance with lines like, “I just can’t help that I’m a lover girl,” turning emotional openness into the song’s biggest charm.

The release also comes with a music video featuring her boyfriend, Justin Herbert, who makes his on-screen music video debut alongside her. Their chemistry adds an intimate touch to the visual, making “lovergirl” an easy standout on this week’s New Music Friday lineup.

Charli XCX — “Rock Music”

“Rock Music” crashes into the post-Brat era with distorted energy, chaotic confidence and Charli XCX doing exactly what she does best: reshaping the boundaries of pop music. Produced alongside longtime collaborators A. G. Cook and Finn Keane, the track blends explosive guitar riffs with hyperpop chaos as Charli declares, “I think the dance floor is dead, so now we’re making rock music.”

Despite the title, this is far from a traditional rock track. Instead, Charli twists the genre into something glossy, messy, and unmistakably her own. Paired with a black-and-white visual filled with blurry city nights and offbeat cool-girl energy, “Rock Music” feels like the beginning of another unpredictable chapter for the pop star.

FLO — “Therapy at the Club”

“Therapy at the Club” sees FLO leaning fully into glossy late-night R&B, turning heartbreak and healing into a dancefloor confession. Released alongside the announcement of their sophomore album of the same name, the mid-tempo track captures the trio’s signature mix of smooth harmonies, emotional honesty, and sleek production.

Built around the lyric, “If you ever fall out of love, try therapy at the club,” the single reframes nightlife as a space for release, confidence and emotional survival after heartbreak. Following the success of “Leak It,” the track sets the tone for what could become FLO’s most confident era yet.

Kim Petras — “Jeep”

“Jeep” takes Kim Petras into surprisingly tender territory, trading her usual club-pop chaos for a glitchy, emotionally messy ballad that still feels unmistakably her. Built around acoustic guitar textures and warped production, the track blends country-pop influences with hyperpop edges in a way that feels both ironic and sincere.

Lyrically, “Jeep” revisits the magnetic pull of an old relationship as Petras reflects on intimacy, nostalgia and the cycle of going back to someone you probably should not. Co-created with Porches, the single stands out as one of her most unexpected releases in recent memory.

Which release ended up on your weekend playlist? Share your thoughts with us on X and Instagram.

Missed last week’s New Music Friday picks? Catch up with our previous roundup and explore more stories over at Lyrical Muse.