New Music Friday July 2024: Lana Del Rey & Quavo, BABYMONSTER, & More
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Most of us are still probably bumping the best songs of June 2024, but the new music releases keep on coming.
We are officially into the first week of New Music Friday for July 2024, and some pretty big names are all making comebacks. Lana Del Rey and Quavo have officially dropped their long-anticipated collab, Childish Gambino has made his return with a new single, and K-pop rookies BABYMONSTER are back with a new single.
We are still pretty much living in a Brat summer world, but July's new music releases will certainly want to aim for as much attention as the green record dominating across socials and beyond. With the Fourth of July celebrations, the first week of July is admittedly not as packed with noteworthy releases, but make sure to check back as we keep updating this post throughout the month with the best music releases you can't miss.
Week of July 5
Lana Del Rey & Quavo, “Tough”
After teasing it for a while, Lana Del Rey has released her country-trap collaboration with Quavo in the form of “Tough" — two genres that, on paper, shouldn't go together but that the two have smoothly woven together. The song is believed to be the first offering of her forthcoming album, Lasso, and arrives with a very country video to boot.
beabadoobee, “Ever Seen”
After unveiling the first taste of her upcoming album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, back in May with “Take A Bite,” beabadoobee has now unveiled “Ever Seen” with a P.O.V. video filmed in Japan by Jake Erland. According to press notes, beabadoobee wrote “Ever Seen” while on the road while supporting Taylor Swift on her Eras tour and was originally intended to be a country song.
aespa, “Hot Mess”
Following the release of debut full-length album Armageddon in May, aespa are now back with their first Japanese single, "Hot Mess," and a Y2K-inspired video to boot. Is there anything better than a fun, high-budget video to usher in the summer?
Kesha, “Joyride”
Kesha's first independent single has arrived in the form of “Joyride,” and it's precisely what it sounds like: an independence anthem with synths galore. Kesha worked on the track with Zhone and Madison Love, and it serves a a reintroduction for the star.
Zach Bryan, The Great American Bar Scene
Fans of country music would be pleased to know Zach Bryan has released his fifth studio album, The Great American Bar Scene, featuring 18 songs and an introductory poem and including collaborations with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer.
BABYMONSTER, “FOREVER”
BABYMONSTER might have just put out their debut EP in April, but they are back with their first single “FOREVER,” mixing elements of disco, pop, and rap for the bid on the next viral song.
Childish Gambino, “Lithonia”
Donald Glover is back as Childish Gambino and teasing what will reportedly be his last album under the moniker with “Lithonia.” Featuring guitars aplenty, the song is co-produced by Glover, Ludwig Göransson, Max Martin, and Michael Uzowuru and will be part of his next album, Bando Stone & the New World, which will be out on July 19.
OneRepublic, “Hurt”
OneRepublic are back and teasing their sixth studio album, Artificial Paradise, which will be released on July 12, with single “Hurt" produced by members Ryan Tedder and Tyler Spry.
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