This week’s New Music Friday moves from high-energy dance cuts to disco grooves, cinematic indie, soft rock, and dreamy pop. Across both sections, these releases balance late-night club momentum with warm, emotional songwriting. With several artists also heading to tours, pop-ups, and festival stages, this week’s lineup feels ready to move from headphones to the live crowd!
#NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
NMF Dance brings new music from YOUR MATE’S EX, Purple Disco Machine, KJ cuts and more!
1. DaBaby – “POP DAT THANG (David Guetta Mix)”
DaBaby teams up with David Guetta on the remix of “POP DAT THANG (David Guetta Mix),” a thumping, high-energy rework made for after-parties and packed crowds. Based on the original’s infectious momentum, the remix adds a bigger dancefloor rush, especially after David Guetta previewed the track during his Coachella set, heightening anticipation for one of the year’s biggest crossover moments.
2. YOUR MATE’S EX – “BUNNY ON THE RUN”
Your Mate’s Ex releases new track “Bunny On The Run,” an infectious indie-electro cut from Manchester’s rising party-starters. As Soundsphere put it, Your Mate’s Ex is “a living reminder that Manchester’s rich underground music scene is alive and kicking.” Their new track “Bunny On The Run” carries that same spirit, mixing playful synths, electro grooves, and indie-sleaze attitude into sharp dance-floor fun.
3. Purple Disco Machine – “Disco Cherry”
Purple Disco Machine returns with “Disco Cherry,” an energetic disco cut made for his Pure Pacha Ibiza residency. Built around Kasso’s 80s Italo-disco classic “Walkman,” the track blends rolling drums, funk flair, and effortless party energy. At the same time, it’s 70s-inspired visual nods to Pacha’s free-spirited disco roots. Ultimately, “Disco Cherry” feels like a bright soundtrack for his summer-long Ibiza run.
4. Above & Beyond and Justine Suissa – “When I Look In Your Eyes”
Above & Beyond are bringing back their flagship compilation series. After a four-year hiatus, Anjunabeats Volume 17 marks its official return. Leading the release“When I Look In Your Eyes” reunites them with Justine Suissa for a hypnotic, high-energy electronic track. To celebrate, the trio will debut the compilation live at a special London pop-up event on May 28.
5. KJ Cuts – “What Don’t”
KJ Cuts make a confident debut with Slow Burn, opening with the mesmerizing “What Don’t.” Built on a dreamlike rhythm and slow-burning groove, the track pairs Kevin Knapp’s effortless flow with shadowy, immersive production. Meanwhile, its late-night energy captures the rush of rave culture—made equally for locking in and letting loose.
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#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New music from The Temper Trap, The Rions, Madison Beer, and more on New Music Friday.
1. The Temper Trap – “These Arms”
The Temper Trap return with “These Arms,” an explosive indie anthem anchored by Dougy Mandagi’s unmistakable voice. Driven by a soaring chorus and a punchy drum groove, the track not only captures the feeling of being a steady place to return to, but also creates a warm, sunlit space the moment it hits your headphones. Indeed, the release also arrives ahead of The Temper Trap’s summer support tour with Muse.
2. The Rions – “HOW TO BREATHE” feat. Matt Corby
The Rions return with “How To Breathe,” a richly cinematic focus track featuring Matt Corby. Driven by uplifting musicality, the song brings Noah Blockley’s voice and Corby’s together in a natural, emotionally charged blend. Warm and chill, it feels both intimate and sunny, just like the band brought their Australian sunlight to the listeners. Meanwhile, the release also arrives ahead of The Rions’ UK/EU tour this month, and summer festival appearances at the UK’s Dot To Dot and Neighbourhood Weekender .
3. LEO RIZZI – “NUEVA ERA”
Leo Rizzi returns with “Nueva Era,” the title track from LA BELLEZA DE LAS FLORES. As the title suggests, the song marks a rebirth, moving from disillusionment toward self-acceptance. elegant and nostalgic, it builds a soft-rock world around a guitar-and-drum groove. The album also offers further surprises, including spiritual textures from sitar and tanpura in “Fe.”
4. hey, nothing – “Boat Garage”
hey nothing returns with “Boat Garage,” a ragged, Americana-tinged indie track. Although the truck’s core is full of anxious charm, it still successfully combines textured, sandpaper-like vocals with a restless groove, turning self-doubt into something darkly funny, sharp, and strangely listenable.
5. Madison Beer – “lovergirl”
Madison Beer returns with “lovergirl,” a dreamy new track from locket deluxe. As her songwriting continues to expand, beyond the confident edge of tracks like “BOYSHIT,” the song leans into a softer, more romantic atmosphere, carried by her sweet, intimate vocals. The release builds on the momentum of locket deluxe and arrives ahead of her international tour, kicking off May 11.