New Music Friday: Westside Cowboy, Jorja Smith, DMA'S, Cruz Beckham and more
New Music Friday brings a fresh wave of releases from top artists, including Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, and Cruz Beckham.
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Source diversity sample: The Observer · JamBase · Radio Milwaukee · inmusicblog.com · Rolling Stone UK · Billboard · Official Charts.
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What happened
The Official Charts announced the latest New Music Friday releases, featuring Westside Cowboy, Jorja Smith, DMA'S, and Cruz Beckham. Later reports from Billboard, Rolling Stone UK, and inmusicblog.com expanded the list to include Sam Smith, Stella Lefty, beabadoobee, ENHYPEN, and Weezer.
The current state of New Music Friday reflects a diverse range of genres and artists, with multiple outlets confirming the breadth of this week's releases.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 5h ago.
Questions people are asking
Who are the featured artists in this week's New Music Friday?
This week's New Music Friday features Westside Cowboy, Jorja Smith, DMA'S, Cruz Beckham, Sam Smith, Stella Lefty, beabadoobee, ENHYPEN, and Weezer.
Which outlets are reporting on New Music Friday?
The Official Charts, Billboard, Rolling Stone UK, and inmusicblog.com are among the outlets reporting on this week's New Music Friday releases.
What genres are represented in this week's New Music Friday?
The releases span a variety of genres, reflecting the diverse tastes of the featured artists.
The reporting (8)
- Albums of the week: Jorja Smith, Sam Smith, Julia Holter and Henry Threadgill, Dafnis Prieto and Vijay Iyer The Observer · 6h ago
- 12 New Albums Out Now From Weezer, Brandon Flowers, Grace Potter & More JamBase · 6h ago
- Albums of the week: Jorja Smith, Sam Smith, Julia Holter and Henry Threadgill, Dafnis Prieto and Vijay Iyer The Observer · 6h ago
- The top albums from New Music Friday for Aug. 21 Radio Milwaukee · 6h ago
- New Music Friday: Sam Smith, Stella Lefty, beabadoobee, ENHYPEN, and More! inmusicblog.com · 20h ago
- 6 albums you need to hear this week Rolling Stone UK · 20h ago
- Sam Smith, Stella Lefty, Weezer & More: New Music Friday Guide Billboard · 20h ago
- New Music Friday: Westside Cowboy, Jorja Smith, DMA'S, Cruz Beckham and more Official Charts · 20h ago
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