New Music Friday and NMF Dance brings this week’s fresh pop and dance releases!
NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
New drops from Oliver Heldens, Wax Motif, Notre Dame, and more!
1. [IVY], Adalaide Adams – “Devotion”
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[IVY] and Adalaide Adams collabs on “Devotion,” a drum & bass anthem that bridges the gap between euphoric trance melodies and cutting-edge underground energy. The track builds around Adams’ hypnotic vocals into a precision-engineered DnB drop that’s been tested across packed venues in New Zealand and Australia, sparking explosive reactions at every turn. “Devotion” captures the nostalgic rush of early-2000s rave culture while pushing boldly into the future of crossover dance music.
2. Oliver Heldens – “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”
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Oliver Heldens breathes new life into Modjo’s timeless classic “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” with a rework that honors the original’s irresistible groove while injecting his signature modern house energy. Oliver strikes the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, preserving the warmth and soul that made the 2000 original a global phenomenon while delivering a fresh twist built for today’s dancefloors.
3. Wax Motif, MC Lan – “BOTA”
Wax Motif and MC Lan teams up for “BOTA,” a high-octane Latin-electronic crossover that fuses the Chinese-Australian producer’s club-ready sound with the Brazilian funk icon’s explosive vocal energy. “BOTA” is built for the masses, bridging underground house culture with the infectious rhythms of Brazil’s funk scene in a way that feels effortless and undeniable.
4. Notre Dame – “Candy Cloud”
Notre Dame drops “Candy Cloud,” a genre-blurring journey that captures the Parisian producer’s evolution from corporate dropout to underground phenomenon in just three years. “Candy Cloud” is a hand-crafted anime music video by French duo Le Megapack and a two-day pop-up experience in Le Marais, proving that Notre Dame isn’t just releasing records, but rather creating a cultural movement that bridges underground dance music with contemporary art and culture.
5. Zeds Dead – “Channel Flipping 2: Only You”
Zeds Dead transform their Red Rocks mashup into a cinematic time-travel experience with “Channel Flipping 2: Only You,” a surprise YouTube release that extends the narrative universe of their 2025 album Return To The Spectrum Of Intergalactic Happiness. The audiovisual piece weaves together cultural touchpoints spanning decades, from Nas and Three 6 Mafia, to John Lennon, and Midnight Cowboy; creating a seamless collage that jumps through sound, memory, and nostalgia.
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#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New releases from THE KID LAROI, Labrinth, Summer Walker, and more!
1. THE KID LAROI – “A PERFECT WORLD”
The Kid LAROI returns with “A PERFECT WORLD,” a deeply introspective single that signals a powerful new chapter for the 22-year-old global superstar ahead of his January 9th album BEFORE I FORGET. This single showcases the GRAMMY-nominated artist at his most vulnerable and mature, proving that one of music’s fastest-rising voices is only getting stronger with each release.
2. Awich, Joey Bada$$ – “Fear Us”
Awich unites Japanese and American hip-hop royalty on “Fear Us,” enlisting Joey Bada$$ and producer RZA for a standout collaboration from her new album Okinawan Wuman. The track showcases the queen of Japanese Hip-Hop’s dynamic flow over RZA’s iconic Wu-Tang production style, creating a cultural bridge between Okinawa and Brooklyn that feels both authentic and explosive.
3. Labrinth – “IMPLOSION”
Labrinth unleashes “IMPLOSION,” a new single that blends orchestral drama with futuristic production to capture the internal chaos of navigating mental illness in the entertainment industry. Driven by swelling strings, explosive beats, and Labrinth’s unmistakable vocal intensity, the track is a cinematic chase through the mind, marking the third preview of his ambitious two-part album Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30th. Fresh off his genre-shattering work on Euphoria and ahead of a landmark Coachella 2026 performance, Labrinth delivers his most fearless and emotionally raw statement.
4. Summer Walker – “1-800 Heartbreak”
Summer Walker strips back fan-favorite “1-800 Heartbreak” to its emotional core with a new solo version, included in Finally Over It (The After Party) deluxe edition. The reimagined track showcases the Grammy-nominated singer’s raw vulnerability and vocal prowess without any features, allowing her storytelling to take center stage in one of the album’s most gut-wrenching moments. For fans who’ve been living in the Finally Over It era, this solo rendition offers a fresh perspective on heartbreak.
5. Kenny Mason – “Loyalty”
Kenny Mason kicks off Pup Pack: 1st Shift with “Loyalty,” a genre-defying standout that perfectly captures the Atlanta artist’s fusion of underground rap intensity and alternative rock rebellion. The track showcases Mason’s signature emotional authenticity, weaving raw introspection with hard-hitting production that refuses to be boxed into any single genre. Kenny continues pushing musical boundaries with “Loyalty,” proving once again why he’s become a prototype for the next generation of emotionally charged hip-hop.