Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen discusses the band's latest "palate cleanser" of a single as they prepare for a December run of dates.

With our weekly updated playlist, Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, July 17, 2026.

Smith is against the “#MUGWANK I D E A” of a FIFA World Cup Halftime Show.

"Supporting them on their tour is a career highlight and an incredible moment for my younger self," said Melbourne-based DJ PGZ.

Hollow Coves are currently on the receiving end of a massive influx of new fans after having their 2021 song 'Blessings' shared by Kim Kardashian.

Spilt Milk sold out in advance last year, hosting acts such as Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Dominic Fike, and more.

Simple Minds last worked with CHVRCHES' Iain Cook on their 2014 album, 'Big Music.'

When he's not touring the globe as Queen's frontman or starring in Broadway musicals, Adam Lambert is an exceptional artist in his own right. His sixth studio album, 'ADAM', shows he really can do it all.

The Buoys are touring in support of their forthcoming second album this October.

New credits have been added to Fawaz's airplay-dominating track, alerting listeners to the presence of AI-generated vocals and drums.

"Nothing unreasonable here as far as I can see," Shatner quipped on social media.