New Music Friday: Olivia Rodrigo’s Emotional Return, BTS Rarities, and More

Welcome to another packed edition of New Music Friday! Olivia Rodrigo takes center stage this week with her highly anticipated third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. Anchored by the chart-topping powerhouse “Drop Dead” and the top-five fixture “The Cure,” the project serves as another deeply vulnerable collaboration between Rodrigo and producer Dan Nigro. The 13-track record explores raw, indie-rock soundscapes and includes a hauntingly brilliant guest appearance from Robert Smith of The Cure on “What’s Wrong With Me.”
Also making waves today are Bebe Rexha’s latest project, Dirty Blonde—marking her debut collaboration with EMPIRE—and the latest evolution of Detroit’s family alt-rock collective, Infinity Song, with their self-titled LP. The release calendar remains dense with compelling arrivals from Keith Urban (Flow State), Jessie Reyez (A Little Vengeance), Hayley Kiyoko (Girls Like Girls), Myles Smith, Ruel, Spacey Jane, and many others contributing to a vibrant musical landscape.
In the world of singles, BTS enthusiasts are treated to a special surprise: “Come Over,” a deluxe vinyl-exclusive track from ARIRANG, has officially landed on streaming platforms. Released as part of the group’s 13th-anniversary Festa celebrations, the song is described by BigHit as a heartfelt tribute to the connection between the members and their fanbase following their extended hiatus.
Elsewhere, rock icon Jack White offers a gritty preview of his upcoming July 10 album with the release of “Dollar Bill.” Meanwhile, Jamaican dancehall sensation Ayetian—fresh off a historic showing at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards—delivers the biting new anthem “Chip,” and Rapsody blends soul and hip-hop influences alongside the Karabo yaMorena Choir on the stirring track “God Gotta Afro.”
This week’s influx of music is rounded out by diverse offerings from Nipsey Hussle, Ludacris and Glorilla, Tove Lo, Stromae, and a highly anticipated collaborative effort featuring LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE titled “Iconic By Mistake.”
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