An unreleased song from singer and songwriter SZA has been leaked titled "Lady Friend." The track does not seem to be from her yet-untitled upcoming album but seems as was recorded before her debut album "CTRL" was released back in 2017. Speaking of her upcoming new album, SZA confirmed several special guests on her forthcoming LP. BROCKHAMPTON, Justin Timberlake, Post Malone, and Jack Antonoff are all among the list of names she dropped, shedding a superstar light on the sophomore project. Not only has SZA been cooking something up, but from the hit singles and guest list alone, we know she’s mastering what could be one of the best hip-hop/soul records of the year. Some other exciting collaborations on SZA’s new album may include Sam Smith, Adam Levine, and Kendrick Lamar—her TDE label mate, who also appeared on "CTRL."

Lana Del Rey recently released "Chemtrails Over the Country Club," and now she is gearing up to release another new album called Blue Banisters, which is out on July 4. Del Rey also announced something called "Rock Candy Sweet," dropping on June 1, which was previously thought to be her next album, but more likely to be a single from "Blue Banisters." Today we get an unreleased track titled "French Restaurant," which is not from her upcoming new album and seems to be recorded a while back. Her latest album, "Chemtrails Over the Country Club," followed 2019’s "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" and the singer’s first collection of poetry, which she released in print and audiobook editions last year. Chemtrails was led by “White Dress” and the album’s title track.

27-year-old Julia Michaels had carved out an enviable career as a songwriter for the stars that began when she was just 14, culminating in two No. 1 hits: Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me.” Michaels has had less luck when it comes to her own recording career. she’s now released her first full-length album, "Not In Chronological Order" deluxe edition, which features one Target exclusive bonus track, an acoustic version of the first single from the set titled "Love Like This." The album has spawned three singles, "Lie Like This," followed by "All Your Exes," and her most recently released track, "Love Is Weird."

The Black Keys have released a cover of blues musician R.L. Burnside’s song “Going Down South,” the second single from the band’s upcoming album "Delta Kream." The Ohio duo – comprised of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney – will drop the 11-track collection on May 14, marking their first release since their ninth studio record, "Let’s Rock" (2019). “That was one of R.L. Burnside’s hits! We strayed a little from the original on our version with the falsetto and percussion, but we liked how it sounded in that moment,” Dan Auerbach said in a statement. “It’s become one of my favourites on the album.” “Going Down South” was released with an accompanying music video directed by Ryan Nadzam. The video was filmed at several Mississippi blues landmarks, including Jimmy Duck Holmes’ Blue Front Cafe (the oldest active juke joint in the U.S.), Holy Springs’ Blues Alley, and the towns Como and Chulahoma, the Burnside Palace, and Aikei Pro’s record shop. On the release of their new album "Delta Kream" Black Keys performing “Crawling Kingsnake” and “Going Down South” on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" that same day.

New York rapper Dave East, has dropped the video for his Mary J. Blige-assisted track, “Know How I Feel.” The track is lifted from East’s 2020 "Karma 3" mixtape, a sequel to "Karma" (2017) and "Karma 2" (2018). The 15-track "Karma 3" and its successor, the 23-track "Karma 3 Deluxe" marked the 10th anniversary of "Change Of Plans" (2010), the mixtape that many point to as the beginning of East’s ascent. The new video is directed by Mills Miller, the accompanying visual for “Know How I Feel” is mainly centred around Dave East in a therapy session. Elsewhere, he and queen Mary perform the track in what looks like a jazz nightclub with the aid of a pianist. Viewers can also see many of East’s lyrical references appear over his silhouette throughout.

Canadian rapper Drake's highly anticipated new EP has been released titled "Scary Hours 2, although his album "Certified Lover Boy" may still be indefinitely delayed. The EP has three new songs, guest verses from Lil Baby and Rick Ross, and an accompanying video for the EP's first track, “What’s Next.” The first "Scary Hours" EP was released back in 2018. It contained two tracks, "God's Plan" and "Diplomatic Immunity," with "God's Plan" reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

American rock band Kings Of Leon released their eighth studio album entitled "When You See Yourself" in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). Just in case you don't know, an NFT format is a type of cryptocurrency, with each unique token containing artwork, tickets, music, and other forms of content. The record is made up of three tokens, boasts 25 unique pieces, including a limited-edition Golden Eye vinyl, as well as the chance to win one of six ‘Golden Ticket’ live experiences for KOL’s upcoming tour.

Blackmore's Light consists of Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Candice Night has released their seventh studio album, "Nature's Light." The album shows their love for Renaissance music and the inspirations behind the new album, which is the first Blackmore’s Night record in six years. There will also be a strictly limited 2CD hardcover media book edition that includes a bonus CD featuring carefully selected Blackmore’s Night’s back catalogue tracks.

Nick Jonas's new album is finally out titled "Spaceman," a follow-up to "Last Year Was Complicated," which was released five years ago in 2006. The album was produced and created during the pandemic within three (alongside producers Mozella and Greg Kurstin). The Grammy-nominated singer 11 song project via Island Records gave listeners an insight into the release of the title track and a live performance on SNL of the track "This Is Heaven" back on Feb 28. Due to that performance, Jonas saw a 122 percent increase in streams during the week of February 26th through March 4th compared to the previous week, entering the Artists 500 Chart.

Nick Jonas has released a deluxe version of his album "Spaceman" via Island Records. The extended version includes 5 new songs, including “Selfish” which features the Jonas Brothers, and a second new song, “Dangerous,” as well as three remixes: “2Drunk,” “Don’t Give Up on Us,” and “This Is Heaven.” Written by Jonas, Mozella, and producer Greg Kurstin, "Spaceman" is the singer’s first solo album in five years. he reconvened with his brothers Joe and Kevin to release "Happiness Begins", which was the first Jonas Brothers record in a decade.

Rapper Sweetie, Doja Cat, and Stefflon Don have come together for a remix EP of the song “Best Friend.” Originally released in January, Saweetie’s ‘Best Friend’ marked her first song of 2021 and her first collaboration with Doja Cat. The song follows Saweetie’s recent collaboration, the Timberland-produced track with Jhené Aiko called “Back to the Streets.” Saweetie is readying her debut album "Pretty B*tch Music." The LP will feature production from Danja, Lil John, Murda Beatz, and more, yet it has no official release date.

London-born singer Sam Smith has released a new live album titled "Love Goes: Live At Abbey Road Studio" The album backed by a full band, captures Smith’s sole concert of 2020, as well as their only performance of songs from "Love Goes." which was released on October 20, 2020. The album features 12 tracks, including Sam's latest hit, "Diamonds," and their smash hits "Dancing with a Stranger" and "Stay With Me," as well as tracks from "Love Goes" and other singles. There's also a cover of Cyndi Lauper's classic "Time After Time."

Rising pop star Mothica has released a new EP titled "Forever Fifteen." This follows her debut album "Blue Hour," which was a body of work that explored her battle with addiction and the process of getting sober. She’s now ready to share the next chapter in her story, reflecting on a life on the other side. The new set is a bold, intimate, and impressive six-track collection that will have you relating unapologetically to her candid lyrical takes and lures you in emotionally as she keeps you captivated by everything she confesses.

17-year-old rising Canadian singer Tate McRae has released her new EP titled "Too Young To Be Sad which features the already hit song "Broke Me First" and the second single "Slower." The lead single "Broke Me First’ racked up over 400 million streams on Spotify alone; it saw her go viral on TikTok and became Tate’s first top 5 single in the UK. This is the follow-up to her January 2019 debut EP, "All the Things I Never Said," and she is set to start work on her debut album this year.

Trevor Jackson has been making big moves ever since he made his debut at 8 years old as young Simba in the Broadway adaption of The Lion King. Today marks the release of his official debut album, "The Love Language," via Born Art/ EMPIRE. The LP features production by Jackson himself, Harvey Mason Jr. (Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin), and Ayo & Keyz (Cardi B, Ty Dolla Sign, Jaden Smith), to name a few. The 24-year-old is best known for making our hearts flutter as Grown-ish's Aaron, who recently wrapped the show's third season.

Danish pop star Christopher has released his album titled "My Blood." He recently released the song and video for "Fall So Hard," which is about optimism and change and how suddenly, something or someone can step into your life and make it fundamentally different. Christopher has released a total of four albums throughout his career including, the debut album "Colours" (2012), followed by "Told You So" (2014), "Closer" (2016), and "Under the Surface" (2019).

Almost 20 years ago, singer and songwriter Vanessa Carlton released her debut single, “A Thousand Miles,” which quickly soared to the Billboard charts and garnered multiple Grammy nominations. Now she is celebrating the first anniversary of “Love Is An Art” by releasing a deluxe edition. The 14 track album, all of which she wrote or co-wrote—is a dreamy falsetto, synthy-pops, humming vibrations. It includes the bonus track “Break To Save” and two demo tracks, "I Stay The Same" and "I Know You Don't Mean It"

The rock band Daughtry formed and fronted by namesake Chris Daughtry, a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol, just dropped a new single, “Heavy is the Crown.” The dense, hard-driving rocker is about how freeing and frightening taking care of one’s domain can be. The song will be from their upcoming album Chris is working on, released on his own independent label through Warner Music’s Alternative Distribution Alliance. Chris recently parted ways with long-time label RCA because the contract ended, and all parties decided to move on.

In 1996, "No Diggity" was released by American R&B group Blackstreet which shot straight to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2021, a revamped take on Blackstreet’s smash hit ‘No Diggity’ by Dutch DJ/Producer duo Lucas & Steve. They bring the iconic 90s anthem into a new age. Sporting an insatiably booming beat line, this, by all means, is a party record. Fusing the soulful vocals and R&B sensibilities of Blackstreet’s original version with a dose of funk and Lucas & Steve’s signature melodic house signatures.

Since releasing her debut single "Mirror Talk" in 2019, British singer Griff has made waves in the pop world. The new song called "Black Hole," released in January, is the lead single from Griff’s newly announced debut mixtape "One Foot In Front Of The Other", which will be released on June 11. Recently Griff gave her debut US TV appearance this week with a dramatic performance of "Black Hole" on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Griff will support the release with a run of UK headline shows in October.