New Music Friday: Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Keo, Kim Petras and more

New Music Friday singles 🎶

She’s here! hate that i made you love me, a fresh offering from Ariana Grande, will arrive this week.

The first single from the upcoming album petal dropping this summer, she will be aiming for her eighth Number 1 single in all. With her last coming in 2020, can she become the Official Chart Queen once more?

Just in time for summer, Ravyn Lenae continues to build the excitement that is bubbling up around her with her latest hit, Handle.

The Chicago star delivers a seductive new verve that forces you to hold on tight, as she hopscotches through her mind’s inner workings on love.

This also comes alongside the announcement of her third studio album Blue Island, dropping on Friday, 7 August.

Keo, who are arguably one of the most exciting bands in Britain right now, will finally release new material in the form of That’s Me.

Having released their EP Siren last June to insane pickup, That’s Me will be the first taste of the London based four piece’s invigorating new era.

And in celebration of this release, the group today announced their debut album Put A Smile On For Me, coming this September.

Emerging indie rock outfit The Ariston return with their powerful new single, Honey, I’d Lie To You. The charismatic tune dives headfirst into the aftermath of love that refuses to leave, even long after it’s over. With confirmed radio plays on Radio X and BBC Radio 1, this is definitely one to look out for.

There is new Bella Kay to indulge in, as STOP from her latest EP, are you mad at me? hits platforms and playlists across the world.

Beautiful Freeks, unite! MEEK is back with her second single; a grunge-tinged pop punk banger that is both a rallying cry and a rebellion against conformity. Check out Official Charts exclusive First Listen of the track.

Teased all over socials, Blood Orange will be delivering the euphoric sounding Essex_Honey.mp3, the follow-up single to his 2025 album, Essex Honey.

BRIT Award winners Jungle share their new single The Wave, a follow up to the widely praised fan favourite, Carry On.

Leaning into the Brazilian music scene of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the track channels the warmth and musicality of that era into a distinctly sleek production.

Perrie‘s ‘closing off’ her debut album era with Passenger Princess, a song previously released in early demo form on the limited Fan Edition of her Top 5 record, Perrie. You can find the full First Listen of Passenger Princess here.

He’s fizzing with excitement! Musician and social media star Arthur Hill will be popping the lid on his instantly addictive, sweet summer melody, Hot Sprite.

With so much to look forward too, check out other hits from the likes of Becky Hill (More! More! More!), Jonas Blue (Girl), Shaboozey (Cowgirl) and more!

Now, we move onto our albums.

New Music Friday albums 💿

And the legendary Paul McCartney makes his return to the scene, as we take a trip down The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

His milestone 20th solo release, the album is inspired by many of Paul’s childhood memories growing up in Liverpool.

Speaking on his upbringing, which hones into the album’s inspiration, Paul said: “I used to live in a place called Speke which is quite working class. We didn’t have much at all but it didn’t matter because all the people were great and you didn’t notice you didn’t have much.”

With seven UK Number 1 albums in his arsenal, can he add an eighth to this incredible repertoire?

From one icon to another, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts will unleash As Time Explodes. A live album, it was recorded during the 2025 Love Earth Tour and contains takes on Young classics including Harvest Moon, Vampire Blues and more.

The full version of Skye Newman‘s EP SE9, featuring six brand-new songs is primed and ready for release.

There is a debut for Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman David Grohl, with Be Sweet To Me. Can she make a first Top 40 appearance?

K-pop force aespa are hoping to fizz and blast their way into Top 40 contention with their second studio album, LEMONADE.

The project captures the group at their boldest stage yet – pairing their signature futuristic identity with sharper storytelling, elevated production, and a more confident, evolved sound.

An album to look out for will be All In Now from Dogstar. The American alternative rock group was actually the brainchild of actor Keanu Reaves, who plays bass in the band.

Other top releases to keep an eye on include Willie Nelson’s Dream Chaser, Labrinth’s Cosmic Opera Act II, Freya Ridings Mother of Pearl and Kim Petras‘ Detour.