The music industry is a bustling hub of creativity, and this week's New Music Friday is no exception. With a diverse range of artists and genres, the release schedule is packed with exciting new music. From pop icons to rising stars, here's a breakdown of the week's most anticipated releases.
Album Releases
Madonna
Madonna, the legendary Queen of Pop, is back with her 15th studio album, Confessions II. This highly anticipated sequel to her 2005 chart-topper, Confessions on a Dance Floor, sees Madonna team up with producer Stuart Price once again. The record features collaborations with a star-studded cast, including Sabrina Carpenter, Martin Garrix, Feid, Stromae, and her daughter, Lola Leon. With an incredible 12 Official Number 1 albums under her belt, Madonna is a force to be reckoned with, and this new release is sure to be a chart-topper.
Sienna Spiro
Breaking into the music scene, London singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro releases her debut studio album, Visitor. The record includes hits like 'Die On This Hill', 'The Visitor', 'You Stole The Show', 'MAYBE.', and 'Material Lover'. With four Top 40 singles under her belt, Spiro is poised to make a big impact in the industry.
The Shires
British country duo The Shires serve up their sixth studio record, Bonfire. This release comes fresh from their performance at BST Hyde Park, and it's sure to keep fans dancing.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber's back with SWAG LIVE FROM COACHELLA (Weekend II). This release comes as his record-breaking The Circus Live tour reaches its climax.
Deep Purple
English rock legends Deep Purple unveil SPLAT!, their 24th studio collection. The record features a collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin for the sixth time, and the band describes it as 'the heaviest Deep Purple album in many years'. Can they earn their 27th Top 40 record?
Natasha Hamilton
Former Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton drops her debut solo work, Extraction. The album is an exercise in letting go and self-acceptance, with each track capturing a different moment in her evolution.
Motörhead
Homegrown rock legends Motörhead celebrate 20 years of their 2006 record, Kiss of Death. This anniversary edition features a new half-speed master, fresh liner notes, and an exclusive bonus live LP of their 2007 Lowlands Festival set.
Single Releases
Snow Patrol & Kylie Minogue
Snow Patrol teams up with Kylie Minogue on the single 'These Alarms'. This collaboration comes ahead of Snow Patrol's 20th anniversary reissue of their chart-topping 2006 album, Eyes Open. The reissue, Eyes Open (20th Anniversary Edition), is set for release on July 24.
Take That
Take That swaps the big top for a big summer banger with 'Sweet July'. The follow-up to 'You're a Superstar', it serves as the second taste of their upcoming 10th studio album, due later this year.
XO
New British girl group XO teases their upcoming debut mini-album, Need To Know, with the girl power anthem 'Clique'.
DMA'S
Aussie trio DMA'S release the latest cut from their forthcoming self-titled LP, DMA'S, due August 7. The single is titled 'Killing Time'.
The Guest List
Rising Manchester five-piece The Guest List address issues of modern masculinity on 'If Ever Your Devil Is Kind'. The song is lifted from their upcoming debut album, Something Real, dropping August 28.
Josh Baker & Poppy Baskcomb
Manchester DJ Josh Baker finally unveils 'My Place' featuring Poppy Baskcomb.
STELLA LEFTY
STELLA LEFTY unleashes 'Good At Leaving' from the deluxe version of her EP, Is This Heaven?
JERUB
JERUB releases 'Forever Right Now', having already spent 13 weeks atop the Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart.
Becky Hill
Becky Hill asks, 'What do I have to do?' in her latest release.
Erin LeCount
Erin LeCount invites you to 'THE CINEMA'.
GAYLE
GAYLE offers up 'junebug!' and Florrie drops 'Malibu (Falling Over The Edge)'.
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