We can’t wait to kick off the holiday weekend, and our favorite artists have the weekend playlist covered with some unforgettable new releases.
That includes a new music video for one of Brent Faiyaz’s most iconic tracks, a vibrant new release from flowerovlove, a stunning collab between Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike and so much more. Dive into it all with us and keep scrolling to discover the 10 biggest things that happened in music the week of April 3, 2026.
(‘four seasons.’ via ISO Supremacy)
1. 1ANDON Kim Pil-sun, L-like ‘Falling Candy’ Featuring The Quiett
Creative lab 1ANDON has recruited Kim Pil Sun and L-like for their new “Phantom Pain” project, including the dreamy new song “Falling Candy” featuring The Quiett. Featuring a funky bassline over pulsing synths, it’s a moody analysis of the ache that lingers after a relationship ends, still hanging on to the illusion of love even though it’s long since moved on.
2. Diva Smith Takes a Romantic Turn With ‘Sunny Surrender’
Rising singer-songwriter Diva Smith is stepping into something new in 2026, starting with her first-ever love song, “Sunny Surrender.” The country-tinged pop track is warm and spirited as she surrenders herself to the magic of love, despite the uncertainty of it all. It’s a road trip in the form of a song, with the pitstops along the way conveying the lightness and romance of the track.
“A few years ago I was at an open mic in NYC, and a guy performed an original folk song about loving someone from Kentucky to Nevada, Virginia to Oklahoma, Indiana to North Dakota—you get the idea,” Diva shared in an interview with Sweety High. “For some reason it really stuck with me. At the time I was sort of falling in love with country music—the simplicity of the songs, and how complex and vast the meanings can be. I knew I wanted to write a song inspired by it, and inspired by the relationship I was in at the time. I loved the idea of creating this fantastical road trip, referencing all of these quintessential country things that I had absolutely no experience with. But even though I had never been to these places, I knew that feeling—that feeling of going wherever the person you love goes, being willing to pick up your life and leave for them, and surrendering to that sunshine of lust and love.”
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3. Ber Learns to Trust Her Own Happiness With Debut Album, Good, Like It Should Be
Alt-pop artist Ber‘s empowering debut album, Good, Like It Should Be, is precisely what we need right now—a tale of self-discovery and recognizing the power of embracing joy, rather than doubting it. Over 12 tracks, fusing alternative pop with touches of country flair, she reflects on her journey so far, learning to love and trust herself fully, and that life can and should feel good, however complicated it might get.
“To me, this album is about letting go and getting out of your own way in order to let the good stuff in,” Ber shared in an interview with Sweety High. “These songs came from an era of my life where I was falling in love for the first time after being really hurt the last time that happened, so the album really feels like a trustfall to me, almost like with each song I was giving myself permission to open the door to new and good possibilities, rather than holding on to things from the past too tightly. There’s songs about long distance, there’s songs about moving on, there’s songs about not taking yourself too seriously, about letting things come to you. I’m a chronic people pleaser, I love to self sabotage, and I’ll admit, I tend to look for flaws in everything because I get scared of getting my hopes up too high. The title track was the last song we wrote for the album, and I remember just feeling like everything was finally said and it was the missing piece that made everything click into place, making it the perfect summation for the record.”
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4. Basement Stand at the Precipice of a Decision in ‘The Way I Feel’
English alt-rock band Basement are gearing up to release their first album in eight years with WIRED, and their new single “The Way I Feel” shows another big step in their musical evolution. The fuzzy guitars and echoey vocals create a soundscape that’s raw, grimy and real as the narrator decides whether or not they’re ready to make a confession that might change everything.
“‘The Way I Feel’ is about standing on the edge of a really important decision, right before you make it,” shared vocalist Andrew Fisher in a press release. “Constantly questioning whether you have the courage to stand up for yourself and fight your side, while at the same time begging for forgiveness and acknowledgement. My tongue is in my cheek quite a lot in this song—you need to decide when I’m saying what I mean or not. I love the simplicity of this song and I love that the intro is the same audio sample that Al made on his loop pedal. I knew from the first time he sent that audio file that this would be a song.”
5. Peach PRC Redefines Herself With Debut Album, Porcelain
As longtime fans of Australian pop sensation Peach PRC, we’ve been eagerly anticipating her debut album for a while now, and Porcelain lives up to every one of our expectations. Consisting of 12 tracks, it uses Peach’s signature sound of ethereal and synthy Euro-pop to sonically take us to other worlds while being as powerfully relatable and grounding as ever. We’re especially enchanted by new single “Hold It for Her,” with a gorgeous ’90s-esque music video and a unique perspective on grieving future losses in order to make them simpler to bear when they do come.
“I have never written an album and I wasn’t expecting it to change me so profoundly halfway through,” Peach shared in a post on Instagram. “When I set out to make what eventually became Porcelain I had no direction other than to make bubblegum pop and tell stories. But somewhere along the way I got changed by something.”
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6. Sekou Breaks All His Own Rules for a ‘Dangerous Lover’
21-year-old English singer-songwriter Sekou is one to watch in 2026, starting with his first release of the year in the form of “Dangerous Lover.” Propelled by funky synths and Sekou’s silky-smooth baritone vocals, the disco-R&B track is about the kind of romance that makes you lose yourself, making you want to go against your logic and principles just to be by their side.
“’Dangerous Lover’ isn’t just a song to me, it is an escape and somewhat a bit of delusion and a conversation I had been avoiding with myself for far too long,” Sekou explained in a press release. “In the studio, I wasn’t chasing perfection, I was chasing honesty. Sometimes being an artist is about letting yourself unravel, saying the things you don’t say out loud, and this is one of those moments where I was grateful to make a song I loved out of it.”
7. Wasia Project Yearn for Something Real in ‘2515’
Alt-pop duo Wasia Project is made up of siblings Will Gao and Olivia Hardy, and we’re so excited to see what 2026 will bring for them as they step into a new musical era. They just released their new single, “2515,” a moody and contemplative reflection on a toxic relationship, struggling with false connections and fighting for something real, with depth. The subject of the song seems to tear down the narrator again and again, just so they can “rescue” them from despair, but that behavior ends here.
“‘2515’ marks a new chapter in our songwriting—it’s colder and darker than anything we’ve done before,” the duo shared in a press release. “A song fueled by anger, the sonic mirrors racing thoughts that come with the emotion. With this track, we officially start our journey through night.”
8. Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike Join Forces for ‘Reputation’
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of “Reputation” ever since Ravyn Lenae first teased the track at her Lollapalooza aftershow, and with a little help from Dominic Fike, the track is even better than we could have imagined. It’s an exciting time for Ravyn, whose viral song “Love Me Not” just hit a billion streams, and we don’t think it’s long before even more of her songs reach that milestone. “Reputation” is a laidback but emotional indie-pop duet, with both sides in the situationship wanting to be what the other needs, even thought hey can’t help but fall short.
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9. flowerovlove Gets Too Attached in ‘American Wedding’
21-year-old English artist flowerovlove is having her busiest year yet. On top of making her Coachella debut on April 12, she also has performances at OUTLOUD Music Festival, The Governors Ball and Benicàssim Festival on the roster, and she just released her newest single, “American Wedding.” The warm and vibrant pop track shows the artist contending with her recent breakup, refusing the accept the truth and instead imagining it can all be fixed with an impulsive and impromptu American wedding. Things don’t quite go her way by the end of the song—but that’s probably for the best.
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10. Brent Faiyaz Shows Off Quiet Confidence in New Music Video for ‘four seasons.’
Grammy-nominated star Brent Faiyaz released his irresistible third album, ICON, in February, and it’s the gift that keeps on giving, as proven with the beautiful new music video for our favorite song on the album, “four seasons.” The smooth R&B track, backed by classical strings, is about the ups and downs of a relationship. Love can be hot and cold, as if going through the seasons of the year, but he’s fully ready for those shifts and fully commits to the one he loves, 365 days out of the year. The video shows a luxurious confidence, with Brent flaunting what he’s got with his lady love.
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