Every week, Spotify updates their “New Music Friday” playlist, featuring 50 of the freshest new tracks hitting the service that week. On the heels of Billboard’s partnership with streaming giant, we’ll be tapping Spotify’s editors each week to sift through the soon-to-be-hits and highlight the best of the bunch. Check out the picks and listen to the entire “New Music Friday” playlist below.
RedOne feat. Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Shaggy, and Serayah — “Don’t You Need Somebody”
RedOne is best known for making hits for artists like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, but he’s recently stepped into the spotlight on his own with “Don’t You Need Somebody.” Also starring, Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Shaggy, and Serayah, the super producer may have scored another blockbuster. “Don’t You Need Somebody” is the perfect song to kick off your summer playlist.
Glass Animals — “Life Itself”
Glass Animals’ “Life Itself” is the latest from the Oxford-based band, whose very own frontman and producer Dave Bayley mastermind their undeniably catchy songs. Their highly anticipated sophomore album, How to Be a Human Being, comes out later this summer.
Wale — “P.Y.T”
The first single from his upcoming fifth studio album, “P.Y.T.”, sees Wale getting happy while borrowing a chorus from the Michael Jackson classic.
Volbeat — “Seal The Deal”
?Volbeat’s “Seal The Deal” is the final track leading into the release of their album, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie, out on June 3. This uptempo, driving song both rocks and shreds, showcasing the band’s wide range of influences, spanning from Elvis to Metallica. The band is currently preparing for a headlining North American tour coming up this August.
Astrid S — “Hurt So Good”
Norwegian pop sensation Astrid S just released her self-titled debut EP, where the track “Hurts So Good” is the frosting on this excellent pop cake. “Hurts So Good” is produced by MAG from Max Martin Studios, and Astrid’s voice makes this love song as beautiful as it is painful.