New Music Friday and NMF Dance brings this week’s fresh dance and pop hits!
NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
Check out this week’s new drops from DJ Snake, RayRay, Steve Aoki, and more!
1. Steve Aoki, Blasterjaxx, Lil Jon – “Get Down”
A high-voltage Big Room anthem, “Get Down” brings together Steve Aoki, Blasterjaxx, and Lil Jon for a mainstage meltdown packed with explosive drops, roaring builds, and Lil Jon’s unmistakable hype calls, guaranteed to ignite every crowd from the first beat.
2. RayRay – “Running”
RayRay’s “Running” propels listeners straight into the heart of the rave. The track is a sonic rush that balances vulnerability with power, transforming heartbreak into motion and melancholy into momentum. With its fearless production and unrelenting beat, “Running” is a declaration of endurance and escape on the dancefloor.
3. DJ Snake, Dillon Francis, TRXGGX – “Bring the House Down”
DJ Snake reunites with longtime collaborator Dillon Francis and rising talent TRXGGX on the explosive new single “Bring the House Down.” Their first collaboration since the 2014 global hit “Get Low,” the track delivers a high-octane trap anthem that reignites their creative spark and celebrates the resurgence of the genre. “Bring the House Down” is the sixth single from DJ Snake’s upcoming third studio album, Nomad, and a must-hear moment for fans of electronic music’s biggest hits.
4. Tom & Collins, DvirNuns – “Time To Party”
Mexico City duo Tom & Collins drops “Time To Party” featuring DvirNuns, signaling a refined era for their sound. Fusing indie dance, Afro house, and Latin percussion, the track captures the duo’s global, genre-blurring approach while honoring their cultural roots. With “Time To Party,” Tom & Collins reaffirm their mission to elevate Latin-inspired dance music onto the world stage with authenticity.
5. Sara Landry – “GIRLBOSS”
Sara Landry returns with her new single, “GIRLBOSS.” Marking her first foray into rapping, the track is a bold anthem of female empowerment, self-love, and unapologetic confidence. Already viral on TikTok and proven on global stages from Coachella to Boiler Room, “GIRLBOSS” cements Sara Landry as the it-girl of a movement redefining hard dance culture worldwide.
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#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New drops from Gigi Perez, Gorillaz, Hayley Williams, and more!
1. Jay Som, Hayley Williams – “Past Lives”
Jay Som teams up with Hayley Williams of Paramore on “Past Lives,” ahead of her first album in over six years, Belong (out Oct. 9th). The track blends Jay Som’s dreamy indie rock textures with Hayley’s emotive harmonies, creating a soaring, introspective anthem. “Past Lives” highlights Jay Som’s evolution as a songwriter, producer, and visionary in the indie music scene.
2. Gorillaz, Trueno, Proof – “The Manifesto”
Gorillaz drop “The Manifesto” featuring Trueno and the late Proof, the second single from their ninth studio album, The Mountain. Blending Latin hip-hop, posthumous Detroit rap, and rich global instrumentation from sarod to bansuri, the track explores life, death, and the journey of the soul with Gorillaz’ signature genre-defying energy. Following last month’s “The Happy Dictator” (feat. Sparks), “The Manifesto” offers a celebratory yet introspective sonic experience that bridges cultures, eras, and worlds.
3. YOASOBI – “Gekijyo”
YOASOBI mark a historic first with their new single “Gekijyo,” featuring producer Ayase duetting alongside ikura for vocals and both starring in the music video. Created for the Japanese drama series “Pray Speak What Has Happened,” the track showcases the duo’s evolving artistry and cinematic storytelling. “Gekijyo” continues to cement YOASOBI as one of J-pop’s most innovative and internationally acclaimed acts.
4. Labrinth – “Orchestra”
Labrinth unveils his sweeping new single “Orchestra,” coinciding with an in-depth interview on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music show. A masterful fusion of cinematic strings, gospel energy, and futuristic soul, the track showcases Labrinth’s signature ability to balance grandeur with intimate vulnerability. Written and produced entirely by Labrinth, “Orchestra” builds from a quiet hum to an explosive crescendo, continuing his fearless exploration of orchestral soundscapes and modern production.
5. Blondshell, Gigi Perez – “Arms”
Blondshell unveils a reworked take of “Arms” featuring Gigi Perez, giving fans a fresh look at the emotive power and inventive sound that define her music. This track previews her upcoming LP, Another Picture, arriving November 14, a reimagined companion to If You Asked For A Picture. The expanded album includes a new original song, a live version of “Thumbtack”, covers by Conor Oberst, Samia, and Folk Bitch Trio, and a feature from John Glacier, offering an intimate and inventive re-exploration of a record already essential to her catalog.
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