Check out this week’s new drops on New Music Friday and NMF Dance!
NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
NMF Dance brings fresh drops from Ragdoll, Samurai Breaks, and more!
1. AC13, Ragdoll – “Born Again”
Brighton-based producer AC13 teams up with enigmatic vocalist Ragdoll for their explosive new single “Born Again.”. A high-voltage jump up drum and bass cut, the track blends Ragdoll’s soaring vocals with AC13’s razor-sharp production, surging with emotional urgency and peak-time energy.
2. Denham Audio, piri, Tommy Villiers – “Heavy Handed”
Denham Audio, piri, and Tommy Villiers join forces on “Heavy Handed,” a spellbinding drum and bass single. Blending piri’s ethereal vocals with jungle-rooted breaks, luminous guitar riffs, and rave-ready precision, the track captures both intimacy and dancefloor euphoria in equal measure.
3. Samurai Breaks – “Screamer Falling Stabs”
Samurai Breaks drops “Screamer Falling Stabs,” a juke-fueled jungle weapon. The track rips through clattering percussion, hoover basslines, and rave-ready synths in a whirlwind of controlled chaos. Pulled from the vaults after years of destroying dancefloors, it’s a visceral reminder of why Samurai Breaks stands as one of the UK’s sharpest rave innovators.
4. Asdek – “Talk About”
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Asdek drops “Talk About,” a bass house powerhouse built on snarling basslines, trap-fueled horns, and chopped rap vocals. The French producer’s signature blend of grit and groove drives the track with unrelenting momentum, already proven to ignite festival crowds all summer.
5. Benda, OG NIXIN, XAE – “Public Enemies”
Benda and OG Nixin join forces with California rapper XAE on “Public Enemies.”. Packed with snarling basslines, detuned organ stabs, and XAE’s militant vocal delivery, the track is engineered for pure pit destruction. Born from their explosive back-to-back sets, “Public Enemies” marks a long-awaited collab between two of bass music’s heaviest hitters, pushing raw aggression straight to the frontlines.
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#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New music from sombr, Ava Max, glaive, and more!
1. Galantis, Peach Martine, secs on the beach – “Circles”
Galantis teams up with Peach Martine and secs on the beach for “Circles,” a vibrant dance-pop anthem born from an after-hours studio session. Brimming with trumpet flourishes, hyperpop sparkle, and unfiltered joy, the track radiates carefree energy and collaborative spirit.
2. sombr – “crushing”
Global alt-pop breakout sombr gears up to release his debut album I Barely Know Her, with standout track “crushing” leading the charge. A raw yet anthemic cut, “crushing” distills the vulnerability and urgency that have made sombr a generational voice, pairing heartfelt lyricism with soaring alt-pop production.
3. WHIPPED CREAM, No/Me – “alive”
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WHIPPED CREAM and No/Me join forces on “alive,” a striking blend of indie-pop emotion and euphoric electronic production. Pairing soaring, Florence and the Machine-style vocals with a sweeping melodic house drop, the track feels tailor-made for both festival mainstages and late-night drives.
4. Ava Max – “Wet, Hot American Dream”
Ava Max turns up the heat with “Wet, Hot American Dream,” the standout single from her new album Don’t Click Play. A glittering dance-pop anthem brimming with bold hooks and unshakable energy, the track captures Ava at her most fearless: celebrating desire, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression.
5. glaive – “Appalachia”
glaive drops a new track, “Appalachia,” the second preview from his forthcoming album. Written in Asheville after a hometown show, the North Carolina artist channels the excitement and pride of being “the only person from my area to do anything remotely interesting,” crafting a track that brims with jittery energy and inventive pop sensibilities.