Friday (the 13th) is here, and so is another round of fresh music to add to your playlists. From FLO finally giving a long-awaited fan favourite its official release to Cade Hoppe’s latest indie-pop offering, there’s plenty to discover this week. IVY FLINDT bring their cinematic art-house pop to the mix, while Drake gives Spotify listeners a little Take Care nostalgia with a previously missing bonus track.
Whether you’re looking for something new or revisiting a familiar sound, here’s what deserves a spot on your New Music Friday playlist!
FLO – ‘Leave You (Never)’
After months of teasing and leaving fans wanting more, British girl group FLO have finally released their much-anticipated single ‘Leave You (Never)’. A soulful blend of R&B and synth-pop, the track pairs glossy production with an infectious early 2000s-inspired sound, wrapping its theme of unwavering loyalty in an upbeat, feel-good package.
Produced by Julian Bunetta, the release also arrives with a visualiser filmed in Tokyo, featuring Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer against the lively backdrop of Shibuya Crossing. A long-awaited release that brings a little sunshine just in time for winter!
Cade Hoppe – ‘Safer at a Distance’
LA-based singer-songwriter and producer Cade Hoppe is out with his new 11-track album, Safer at a Distance, an indie-pop record that pairs introspective songwriting with catchy hooks and expansive production. Exploring the space between acceptance and denial, the album reflects on chasing a dream, navigating uncertainty and trying to make sense of where life is headed.
Its focus track, ‘Halfway Out My Mind’, captures the feeling of losing touch with the person you once were while wondering if you’re falling behind. Describing the record as an “existential road trip album”, Hoppe offers a collection that is less about reaching a destination and more about figuring things out along the way.
IVY FLINDT – ‘SPHINX’
Hamburg-based art-house pop duo IVY FLINDT return with their four-track EP SPHINX, featuring the brand-new single ‘You Could Have Called Me’, accompanied by an official music video. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Danton Supple, the release brings together intimate songwriting, engaging melodies and layered, cinematic pop production.
Joining previously released tracks ‘Welcome to L.A.’, ‘I Like The Weather’ and ‘What I Call Home’, the new single rounds out a collection that explores vulnerability, resilience and finding beauty amid uncertainty.
Drake – ‘Hate Sleeping Alone’
A long-missing Take Care bonus track has finally made its way to Spotify. Drake’s ‘Hate Sleeping Alone’, which has been available on Apple Music for years, was notably absent from the album’s deluxe edition on Spotify until now. The track’s arrival finally brings the streaming platforms in line, giving Spotify listeners access to another piece of the 2011 album’s extended tracklist.
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