Which New Music Release This Week Do You Love Most? Vote for Miley Cyrus, RAYE, Conan Gray, and More!
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Miley Cyrus takes the lead in this week’s New Music Friday, marking a nostalgic return to the sounds of her past. This is not a flashback to 2006; it’s a celebration of the 20th anniversary of her iconic Disney Channel series, *Hannah Montana*.
With her new single “Young You,” Cyrus presents a mature and heartfelt contemporary ballad that reflects on reconnecting with one’s inner child. This evolution of Hannah’s sound showcases her growth as an artist.
RAYE also delves into complex emotions in her latest sophomore album, *This Music May Contain Hope*. The album features 17 tracks, including the lead single “Where Is My Husband,” and boasts collaborations with notable artists such as Hans Zimmer and Al Green, alongside personal contributions from her family.
Charlie Puth, who recently performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl on February 8, unveiled his new album *Whatever’s Clever!*. This collection includes collaborations with Coco Jones, Ravyn Lenae, and Hikaru Utada. Additionally, Swedish pop icon Robyn released her album *Sexistential*, while alt-pop artist Melanie Martinez launched her eagerly awaited LP, *Hades*.
This week also saw a variety of new albums hit the shelves, including *Creature of Habit* by Courtney Barnett, *Sounds for Someone* by Elmiene, *The Long Surrender* by NEEDTOBREATHE, *All Roads Lead Home* by Central Cee, and *Candy* by Justine Skye.
Several noteworthy singles were released as well. Angélique Kidjo teamed up with rising Afropop star Ayra Starr for “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?),” while Zayn shared “Sideways,” a preview of his upcoming album *Konnakol*. Country music star Thomas Rhett dropped a cover of “Georgia on My Mind” as part of the ESPN’s 2026 Masters Tournament campaign. Conan Gray also debuted “The Best,” the first single from the deluxe edition of his previous album, *Wishbone*.
Additional singles this week included releases from Infinity Song’s Momo Boyd with “She’s a Sweetheart,” Luke Bryan’s “Country and She Knows It,” Libianca’s “I Believe in Better,” Ne-Yo’s “Up Out & Gone,” Eric Bellinger’s “Cry in Front of You,” and Jungle’s “Carry On.”
As fans engage with this week’s offerings, *Billboard* invites listeners to vote for their favorite release in its New Music Friday poll below.
