{"id":2228284,"date":"2026-01-09T12:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2228284"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:47:06","slug":"new-music-friday-featuring-cate-le-bon-st-vincent-dry-cleaning-and-wesley-jospeh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-friday-featuring-cate-le-bon-st-vincent-dry-cleaning-and-wesley-jospeh\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Friday featuring Cate Le Bon &#038; St. Vincent, Dry Cleaning and Wesley Jospeh &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"621\">Another week, another chance to dive into the depths of New Music Friday<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"434\">The weekend is just around the\u00a0corner and we\u2019ve made it, friends!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"434\">Before we clock off and crack a cold one, we\u2019ve rounded up\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/new-music-friday-december-2025\/\">this week\u2019s standout<\/a>\u00a0new releases. Here\u2019s whats spinning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"434\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cate Le Bon &amp; St. Vincent \u2013 \u2018Always the Same\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cate Le Bon and St. Vincent team up for a woozy, intimate collab. Their voices intertwine effortlessly over subtle, cinematic production. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born from Le Bon\u2019s Michelangelo Dying sessions, the track feels like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/bowies-daughter-birthday-tribute-10-years-after-his-death\/\">love\u2019s messy, tender side<\/a>, with St. Vincent\u2019s gravitas balancing Le Bon\u2019s raw vulnerability. A dreamy, understated delight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Always The Same (feat. St. Vincent)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1ymjKA3yey1nVI4GuktFk0?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wesley Joseph \u2013 \u2018Peace Of Mind\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wesley Joseph drops his debut single featuring Danny Brown, mixing rumbling bass, warped electronics, and tense, cinematic energy. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X4UuYoxmH60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-directed video<\/a> adds bursts of strobe-lit chaos to match the music\u2019s urgency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a head-turning introduction to his debut album Forever Ends Someday, showcasing Joseph\u2019s knack for combining introspection, intensity, and bold visual storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Peace Of Mind\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2glAiy9pJLk6x42sYeQlOi?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry Cleaning \u2013 Secret Love<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry Cleaning close out Secret Love with \u2018Joy,\u2019 a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/rodrigo-drivers-license-byrne\/\">sweet, optimistic flourish<\/a> after a heavy year. Florence Shaw\u2019s wry spoken-word drifts over Tom Dowse\u2019s jagged guitar, turning lyrics inspired by old ads into a tender, human moment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the band at their quirkiest and most compassionate \u2013 perfect for pogoing alone in your bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Secret Love\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/79o6ZvFsXaAkL9MHCE6ts4?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jill Scott \u2013 \u2018Beautiful People\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jill Scott returns after nearly a decade with the uplifting single \u2018Beautiful People,\u2019 ahead of her album <em>To Whom This May Concern. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layered vocals, warm production, and collaborations with Ab-Soul, J.I.D., and Tierra Whack make this a soulful, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/elton-john-launches-his-first-non%e2%80%91alc-sparkling-wine\/\">celebratory<\/a> slice of modern R&amp;B, reminding us why she\u2019s one of the genre\u2019s enduring voices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Beautiful People\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7EM1qXOu2NDtulvgtDHfRR?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JULIA. \u2013 \u2018Performing for You\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raleigh funk-rockers JULIA. bring festival energy to the studio with \u2018Performing for You.\u2019 Funky grooves, dual-guitar solos, and psychedelic hooks collide in a song about identity, audience, and artistic expression. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eclectic, loud, and confident, it\u2019s a track that feels alive and ready for bigger stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Performing for You\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2ciEEM14hr6MHBKpuNHCei?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Dinosaurs \u2013 \u2018Apxllo\u2019 &amp; \u2018Pink Flags\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brisbane\u2019s Last Dinosaurs revisit <em>Wellness<\/em> with two fresh tracks, \u2018Apxllo\u2019 and \u2018Pink Flags.\u2019 Bright guitars, shimmering synths, and catchy hooks deliver sunlit indie-pop vibes, balancing <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/david-bowie-childhood-home-restored-open-public\/\">nostalgia<\/a> and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s classic Last Dinosaurs energy with a pinch of modern love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Pink Flags\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1wT3E655qZhcvrgx0MyXex?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kid LAROI \u2013 BEFORE I FORGET<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Kid LAROI drops his second album <em>BEFORE I FORGET<\/em>, led by the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/bruno-mars-the-romantic-tour-2026\/\">R&amp;B-leaning<\/a> single \u2018Back When You Were Mine.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Blending trap, pop, and soaring melodic hooks with his signature emotional vulnerability, it\u2019s a bold, polished statement and proof that LAROI remains one of Australia\u2019s biggest global exports.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: BEFORE I FORGET\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5apkkoLPJJYZcghFfuNTF3?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DRAMA \u2013 Platonic Romance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago duo DRAMA serve up emotional club-ready R&amp;B on <em>Platonic Romance<\/em>. Via Rosa\u2019s ethereal vocals float over Na\u2019el Shehade\u2019s lush, hypnotic production, blending house, soul, and dance-pop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracks like the title cut and \u2018Young 4Ever\u2019 are tender yet euphoric, a perfect soundtrack for heartbreak and grown-up reflection alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Platonic Romance\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0fOGZAml7Km4yrdvKgipLe?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toello<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovak indie-pop project Toello serves airy, Phoenix-esque synth-pop with subtle pop flair. Hooks and introspective lyrics collide with shimmering production, crafting tracks that hit all the right notes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever wanted indie-pop that\u2019s clever, emotional, and slightly cinematic, Toello\u2019s your next obsession.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Crying to a Slow Tune (feat. flou~)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5XxB2cJ1IJvYClvM05hVYy?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mon Rov\u00eea \u2013 Bloodline<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberian-born, Tennessee-raised Mon Rov\u00eea debuts with <em>Bloodline<\/em>, blending Afro-Appalachian folk with deeply personal storytelling. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich, rhythmic, and reflective, the album explores identity, migration, and resilience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a rare folk voice connecting heritage and modernity in a way that\u2019s intimate, powerful, and completely captivating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Bloodline\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7Ln3LF8E2WFUZENabeVuIX?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Stingrays \u2013 \u2018He Said To Me\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London psych trio The Stingrays channel 60s psychedelia with modern cheek on \u2018He Said To Me.\u2019 Kaleidoscopic guitars, playful melodies, and nostalgic vibes capture the highs and lows of city youth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brash, charming, and fun, the trio are a psychedelic band to watch in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: He Said To Me\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0KWguwUqg3gPZSbs9lZ44F?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alter Bridge \u2013 Alter Bridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock veterans Alter Bridge return with their self-titled album, full of soaring vocals, guitar riffs, and arena-ready anthems. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing maturity with raw energy, it\u2019s the kind of rock record that hits both old fans and newcomers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Alter Bridge\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/1E2G7Qn23QEHJfO0Uh0A9J?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- .entry-footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"f6c13a43bf20a60f29676028-text\/javascript\">\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '709400348429047');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script type=\"f6c13a43bf20a60f29676028-text\/javascript\">\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '1202846161482324');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source happymag.tv \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another week, another chance to dive into the depths of New Music Friday The weekend is just around the\u00a0corner and we\u2019ve made it, friends! 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