Get ready for a fantastic **New Music Friday** on January 16, 2026! This edition of **New Music Friday** brings an incredible array of new music releases, featuring exciting singles and anticipated artist album previews. It’s a vibrant week for music news, showcasing a wide spectrum of diverse music genres and trending music sounds.
New Singles Released This Week on New Music Friday
Singles Making Waves This Week
Emm Gryner shares a special new track, her single titled “Touch the Sky.” This song honors Canada’s role in the Artemis II mission, with Jeremy Hansen as part of that crew. The track is a literal moon shot, and proceeds from streaming will support the Bluewater Health Foundation. This **New Music Friday** music news highlights meaningful tributes from truly inspiring artists.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby releases their new single, “Slumber Party.” It’s an exciting preview of their upcoming album, and this new single from the Chicago-based band, known for their debut album, has a distinct ’00s indie feel reminiscent of The Strokes, The Killers, and The Smiths, exploring themes of isolation. This is a highlight among the new singles released today.
The Sheepdogs drop their new single, “Keep Out Of The Storm.” This guitar-driven rock song features rich harmonies and crackles with live energy, serving as a precursor to their forthcoming album of the same name, set for release in late February 2026. Another great addition to the **New Music Friday** lineup.
Upcoming Album Announcements and Artist Album Previews
Upcoming Albums Generate Buzz
Flea announces his debut solo album, “Honora,” scheduled for release on March 27, 2026. Flea explores his love for jazz on this album, which features six original songs and cover versions with contributions from Thom Yorke and Nick Cave. The first single, “Traffic Lights,” is already available. Flea plays bass and trumpet throughout, with the music inspired by his family. This is one of the most anticipated new album announcements.
Kim Gordon is releasing her third solo album, “Play Me,” arriving on March 13, 2026. This new music builds on her experimental style, blending noise and electronic production with sparse structures and heavy textures. The lead single, “Not Today,” is out now, accompanied by a short film directed by the Rodarte founders. Gordon explores themes of societal change, and the news surrounding this release is significant.
Alice Merton is also releasing new music. Her third album, “Visions,” is due on January 16, 2026, marking her first album in four years. The lead single is “Ignorance is Bliss,” written in Iceland, encouraging self-belief and ignoring outside doubters with her warm and powerful indie-pop voice. This is a prime example of the new music releases 2026 has in store.
Diverse Releases for Every Listener
Sleaford Mods share their new single, “The Good Life,” featuring Gwendoline Christie and Big Special. This is the first taste of their new album, “The Demise Of Planet X,” released today. Known for their raw style, this track includes explosive passion and heralds a new, darker sound, earning the band praise for their unique and often political approach. This **New Music Friday** offers something truly distinct.
Hatchie’s single “Carousel” is also featured. While her album “Liquorice” was released in late 2025, new singles continue to emerge, offering her signature dream-pop sound with wistful vocals, focusing on love and loss with a nod to ’90s alternative pop. This adds to the diverse music genres available this week.
A Wealth of New Music This New Music Friday
This **New Music Friday** offers a rich tapestry of new music. Many artists are releasing new music, with both singles and album previews available. Listeners can discover trending music sounds across many diverse music genres, from tribute songs to experimental rock, jazz-infused basslines to raw punk. January 16, 2026, is a significant date for music fans with much to explore. These new releases promise fresh sounds and contribute to the ongoing music conversation, making this **New Music Friday** particularly noteworthy.
