Another New Music Friday is here, and this week’s lineup might be one of the most eclectic yet.
From debut albums to legendary comebacks, there’s something for pretty much every mood this week.
Keep scrolling to discover the 10 biggest things that happened in music the week of September 11, 2026.
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1. Emma Ogier Explores Modern Desire on ‘Keep You’
Emma Ogier‘s new single “Keep You” is her homage to Joni Mitchell’s “Coyote,” tracing the whims of wanting in the modern age.
Rather than writing from above the chase, Emma writes from inside it, letting the story unfold in glances and half-truths.
She’ll spend the fall supporting Whitney on tour before joining Hovvdy’s North American run in October.
2. Jack Gray Releases His Debut Album, Swimming In Jeans
Australian artist Jack Gray has finally released his long-awaited debut album, Swimming In Jeans, a 12-track collection bottling the rush and recklessness of youth.
The album arrives as Jack’s national headline tour wraps with sold-out shows in Sydney and Brisbane.
The occasion also saw him sharing the video for “Blind Lovin,” filmed in Italy alongside longtime collaborators The Matthew Brothers.
3. ALL(H)OURS Declares Freedom on UNBOUND
K-pop group ALL(H)OURS returns with their sixth mini album, UNBOUND, following up on the group’s previous release, NO DOUBT.
Where that album declared certainty in their chosen path, this one breaks from outside expectations entirely.
“The 6th Mini Album, UNBOUND, builds on the determination and confidence expressed in the previous album to keep moving forward without doubting oneself,” the group’s KUNHO shared in a press release. “Rather than settling for existing conventions and frameworks or following a predetermined fate, the album carries the message of creating new formulas and new frameworks that only ALL(H)OURS can define.”
The group kicks off their first world tour, RISE UP, in Seoul on Oct. 10.
4. Lucy Dacus Shares an Unreleased Gem With ‘No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye’
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album No Burden, Lucy Dacus is reissuing the record alongside a long-unreleased fan favorite.
“No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye” was written during the original album era and has been performed live for years, but never officially recorded until now.
Lucy will also close out her tour with a symphony performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Sep. 13.
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5. Cage The Elephant Finds Rebirth on ‘Dying In Reverse’
Multi-Grammy winners Cage The Elephant continue their new era with “Dying In Reverse,” a psychedelic-tinged track layered with ebbing guitar and a hypnotic chorus.
“’Dying In Reverse’ is essentially about a fresh start or a rebirth of sorts,” vocalist Matthew Shultz shared in a press release. “More in terms of death to ego, renewing the mind and heart. The journey of turning your perspective away from self in order to see more clearly through the lens of love and connect to deeper purpose.”
The song joins the band’s July single “Beaches In Tennessee” as part of a renewed creative chapter for the group, and we’re eager to see where their sound is headed next.
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6. charlieonnafriday Captures a Moment With ‘one life’
Seattle-raised, L.A.-based artist charlieonnafriday, released his new single “one life” today via Island Records.
Known for blending pop, hip-hop and country, Charlie has amassed nearly a billion global streams with his emotionally resonant songwriting.
He’s previously shared stages with Tate McRae, Macklemore and Jessie Murph, and we think that even bigger platforms are in his future.
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7. Asha Banks Confronts a Fading Relationship on ‘Anything But’
British singer and actress Asha Banks has returned with “Anything But,” a track about the painful space between knowing a relationship is over and finally saying it out loud.
“I’m really proud of this song and feel like it really represents both me as an artist and the upcoming project as a whole,” Asha explained in a press release. “‘Anything But’ is about that moment in a relationship where it’s time for the other person to speak the truth—say it how it is, even though neither of you really wants to hear or admit it’s over. It’s also the acceptance of the part I’ve played in that ongoing denial. Ultimately, we’re both as bad as each other in this respect.”
She kicks off her biggest headline tour to date later this month, with several stops already sold out.
8. RAYE Spreads ‘Joy.’ With Her Sisters
Grammy-nominated star RAYE has released the official video for “Joy.,” a euphoric single featuring her sisters and fellow artists Amma and Absolutely.
For the video, the three sisters drove through London in a van they nicknamed the “Joymobile,” surprising strangers with sunflowers along the way.
The gospel-infused track comes from RAYE’s U.K. No. 1 album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
9. bodie and Taylor Hill Renounce False Idols on ‘IDOLS’
Rising alt-rock singer-songwriter bodie has released “IDOLS,” featuring Taylor Hill, the latest soul-baring track from his forthcoming sophomore album, SELLOUT, due in early 2027.
The rap-anchored, unrelentingly emotional track finds bodie renouncing false sources of inspiration and reaffirming exactly where his devotion truly belongs.
bodie is also nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards on Oct. 6 in Nashville, following his breakthrough 2025 debut album, NO SKIPS, which has amassed more than 71 million streams.
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10. John Legend Teases New Album Muse With ‘Daylight’
EGOT winner John Legend has released the music video for “Daylight,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, Muse, out Oct. 23.
The album marks his first full collaboration with longtime friend Pharrell Williams in over two decades.
“Pharrell’s idea from the beginning was that we would create something with all of these classic, cinematic elements, this Black James Bond aesthetic,” John shared in a press release, “but with a modern backbeat at its foundation. You can hear traces of me and traces of him, but it sounds like something new for the both of us. The combination of me and Pharrell, on paper, I think, is a good idea. And the execution is even better.”
Beyond the album, John is also composing his first original stage score for a new musical opening this December at The Shed.
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