The full list of this week's key New Music Friday releases appears at the bottom of the page, but first, some highlights...
Expect to hear Ed Sheeran's new single Bad Habits everywhere this summer because, well, it's an undeniably huge pop song.
How do you follow up a global viral TikTok phenomenon? Scottish postman Nathan Evans is back this week with his bid to do just that - check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the video for Nathan's new single Told You So.
Headie One drops Pound Signs, the first in a series of one-off street tracks coming from the rapper this summer. Produced by Likkle Dots and Es, the song sees Headie reflect on how money can ultimately be the root of all evil - the track opens with an insightful quote from a vintage interview with Bob Marley.
Strong contender for song of the summer Believe Me by Navos has been reworked with a guest spot from Birmingham rapper Jaykae.
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Doja Cat unveils her third album Planet Her, the latest concept record set on a fictonal planet (also see: Lady Gaga's Chromatica, Coldplay's Higher Power) that includes her hit single Kiss Me More plus collaborations with Ariana Grande and The Weeknd.
Production duo Gorgon City release their third album Olympia; a collection of euphoric dance rooted in 90s house with a modern twist, including criminally overlooked single You've Done Enough.
