NMF Dance and New Music Friday brings this week’s newest pop and dance releases!
NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
Check out this week’s new releases from Alan Walker, Alesso, Asdek, and more!
1. Hidden Empire- “Turn It Up”
Hidden Empire cranks the energy to new heights on the leading track “Turn It Up,” a thunderous statement of intent from their latest two-track EP. Fueled by searing synths, warped vocal chops, and a pulse built for peak-time dancefloors, the cut captures the Berlin duo’s signature fusion of hypnotic techno and cinematic tension. “Turn It Up” captures Hidden Empire at their most bold and electrifying.
2. Alesso, SACHA – “Destiny”
Global dance icon Alesso joins forces with powerhouse vocalist SACHA for the explosive new single “Destiny.” Blending euphoric melodies with hard-hitting beats, the track channels pure dancefloor ecstasy. SACHA’s soaring vocals cut through Alesso’s polished production, creating an anthem that feels both timeless and transcendent. “Destiny” is a radiant reminder of Alesso’s unmatched ability to turn emotion into motion.
3. Alan Walker, Elley Duhé – “Moonshine”
Alan Walker and Elley Duhé’s new single “Moonshine” is a dazzling fusion of emotion and energy, uniting cinematic sound design with magnetic vocal performance. Premiered live during Alan Walker’s Unity show at SPHERE Las Vegas, “Moonshine” blends nostalgic lyricism with a modern electronic pulse, showcasing both artists at their most inspired.
4. Asdek, ESPER – “SWITCH”
Asdek and ESPER’s new single “SWITCH” is an explosive trap hybrid that blurs the lines between baile funk, global bass, and cinematic electronica. Anchored by a fierce Portuguese vocal hook and surges through glitchy synths, log-drum pulses, and heavy low-end grit, the track is a volatile, club-ready anthem that flips effortlessly between underground swagger and festival-scale power.
5. Discip – “Off the Clock”
Discip makes a bold entrance with his debut single “Off the Clock,” a slick, vocal-driven club cut that fuses tech house grit with indie dance swagger. Anchored by a hypnotic groove and rap-style vocals about escaping the 9-to-5 grind, the track builds on squelchy basslines, zapping textures, and crisp percussion to deliver pure afterhours energy. “Off the Clock” cements Discip’s evolution from underground prodigy to global contender.
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#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New drops from The Last Dinner Party, All Time Low, Charlie Puth, and more!
1. Charlie Puth – “Changes”
Charlie Puth returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, set for release on March 6, 2026. Leading the way is the uplifting new single “Changes,” a piano-driven, hook-laden track that blends Eighties-inspired pop with his signature heartfelt lyricism. Accompanied by a playful music video featuring nods to the pre-digital era and a cameo from his wife Brooke Sansone, “Changes” marks a bold, personal chapter in Puth’s career.
2. All Time Low, JoJo – “Sugar”
All Time Low return with their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Everyone’s Talking!, out now. Anchored by the standout collaboration “Sugar” with Grammy-winning singer JoJo, the album showcases the Maryland quartet’s signature anthemic pop-punk energy while reflecting their growth over 20-plus years together. With a global Everyone’s Talking! Tour underway and headline dates across Europe in 2026, the album marks a bold new chapter in All Time Low’s enduring legacy.
3. The Last Dinner Party – “Count The Ways”
The UK’s The Last Dinner Party unleash “Count The Ways,” a standout track from their highly anticipated sophomore album From The Pyre. Dark, cinematic, and irresistibly dramatic, the song blends haunting melodies with gripping storytelling, turning personal moments into epic, mythic tension. It’s a bold statement from the London five-piece, cementing their place as one of the UK’s most thrilling new bands.
4. Monaleo, Lizzo – “Freakshow”
The standout track from Monaleo’s new mixtape Who Did The Body is “Freakshow” featuring Lizzo, a bold, unapologetic anthem that fuses sharp, playful lyricism with high-energy production. With Monaleo’s razor-sharp flow and Lizzo’s infectious confidence, the track delivers a celebration of fearless self-expression. “Freakshow” captures the mixtape’s darker, Southern Gothic edge, making it an instant standout and a statement in hip-hop.
5. Masego – “Unhinged”
GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumentalist Masego returns with his first solo release in two years, the sultry and soulful single “Unhinged,” out now alongside a cinematic visualizer. The track blends his signature jazz-inflected R&B, playful lyricism, and free-spirited improvisation, capturing the intimate, unpolished energy of a jam session. Written in the wake of a personal breakup, “Unhinged” showcases Masego’s ability to transform everyday emotion into immersive sound, balancing vulnerability with his trademark confidence.
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