{"id":2434308,"date":"2026-05-27T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2434308"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:18:05","slug":"new-music-friday-11-new-releases-for-the-last-weekend-of-may-29-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-music-friday-11-new-releases-for-the-last-weekend-of-may-29-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Friday: 11 New Releases for the last weekend of May (29 May 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Is it the end of May already? Given the lousy spring weather across most of Canada, maybe that\u2019s a good thing. Let\u2019s usher it out with another New Music Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Singles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. A Perfect Circle, Starless (Virgin)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While we wait (and wait and wait) for the next Tool album, Maynard James Keenan has a couple of other projects to occupy himself. This time, we have new material (surprise!) from A Perfect Circle ahead of a European tour.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Perfect Circle - &quot;Starless&quot; (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0is_VwWU3EE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Bedouin Soundclash ft. Collie Buddz,<em> Bang-A-Lang<\/em> (Dine Alone Records)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most everything that comes from Bedouin Soundclash sounds like summer, and this new single\u2013the first new track since 2022, not counting Jay Malinowski\u2019s solo material\u2013fits with that nicely. There will be shows as part of the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto and Vancouver plus watch for festival gigs in Kingston and Victoria. There\u2019s more to come, too.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bedouin Soundclash - Bang-A-Lang (with Collie Buddz) [Official Audio]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zq5z5sGmC0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Big Wreck, <em>Around<\/em> (Sonic Unyon\/UMC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the latest single from last fall\u2019s The Rest of the Story. There\u2019s a groove, but it\u2019s a bit softer than what we\u2019ve heard from other singles like <em>Believer <\/em>and<em> Dog with a Gun<\/em>. Apparently, the song started as Rolling Stones-like banger, but it worked better in the studio slightly more toned down.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Around\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BoXTDYFQQ7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Greta Van Fleet, <em>Play Your Games<\/em> (Universal)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After frightening some fans with a tease that they might be breaking up, the real story was \u201cNever mind.\u201d Instead, we got the first single from the band in three years. What\u2019s next? We\u2019re not sure beyond a one-night-only performance in NYC.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Greta Van Fleet - Play Your Games (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CJsfI1QVBEM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Mike D, <em>What We Got<\/em> (Capitol)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two weeks after a surprise release of his first solo single comes another Mike D track which feels a lot like some of the strange stuff Beastie Boys fans got on <em>Ill Communication<\/em>. Once again, we have something that comes from sessions that included contributions from Mike\u2019s sons Davis and Skyler. Watch for more pop-up performances in weird places.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mike D - What We Got (Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ZhXWcdHqbw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Albums<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The Alarm, <em>Transformation<\/em> (Twenty First Century Recording Company\/Virgin Music Group)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mike Peters battled cancer for a couple of decades before dying last April at the age of 66. In between treatments for a type of leukemia called Richter\u2019s Syndrome, he was able to record one last album with The Alarm. As you can tell by the title of this single, the man stayed positive and fought to the end. Good advice, this.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Alarm - Live Today\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qs2cn6D-Mko?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Dogstar, <em>Doublespeak<\/em> (London)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If I could come back as anyone, I might choose Keanu Reeves. Not only is he a super-bankable Hollywood star, he\u2019s also from all accounts a wonderfully humble and compassionate guy. He\u2019s also a pretty solid bass player in his band, Dogstar. This is the band\u2019s fourth album.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dogstar - All In Now (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZlqLaaPbB1c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Violet Grohl, <em>Be Sweet to Me<\/em> (Auroura Records\/Republic)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Violet, daughter of Dave, has her sights set on being a rock star, too. After dropping a few singles, her debut album is now out. Sounds like she spent a lot of time growing up listen to dad\u2019s punk records while also paying attention to the importance of melody and arrangement.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Violet Grohl - Cool Buzz (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tB50bVH-VLk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Guided by Voices, <em>Crawlspace of the Pantheon<\/em> (GBV Inc)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How many GBV albums is this? <em>Forty-three<\/em> since 1987? How does Robert Pollard do it? He\u2019s been known to release two or three albums a year, so there\u2019s still time for more in 2026. Note the name of this single. It kinda says it all, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We Outlast Them All\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/byJ7wkTml18?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Paul McCartney, <em>The Boys of Dungeon Lane<\/em> (MPL\/Capitol)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Macca is 83 and refuses to quit. It must be his vegan diet and the daily yoga. <em>The Boys of Dungeon Lane<\/em> is a look back at his Liverpool youth and features songs he started laying down in 2021. Speaking of outlasting them all, huh? And isn\u2019t it great to see a duet with Ringo on this single?<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr - Home to Us (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bLRV8hRRUHo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Shinedown,<em> EI8HT<\/em> (Atlantic)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you can probably tell from the title, this is the Jacksonville band\u2019s eight album. And it\u2019s a long one: 18 songs clocking it at over 64 minutes. Fans already have a good idea of what to expect thanks to six advance singles.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shinedown - Outlaw (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QeZbte_iVIU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Kurt Vile, <em>Philadelphia\u2019s Been Good to Me<\/em> (Verve Forecast)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is his he tenth album and first in four years. Like McCartney, his new record is a love letter to his hometown. The whole thing is wonderfully woozy and hazy, perfect for a hot summer\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kurt Vile - Chance to Bleed (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDq6YTeldcY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"l-article__copyright\">\n\t\t\t\t\u00a9\u00a02026\u00a0Corus Radio, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n\t(function (d, s, id) {\n\t\tvar js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t\tif (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t\tjs = d.createElement(s);\n\t\tjs.id = id;\n\t\tjs.src = \"\\\/\\\/connect.facebook.net\\\/en_US\\\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.6&appId=161185570739502\";\n\t\tfjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\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 q107.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it the end of May already? 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