Dominic Fike, Mariah Carey, and Queens of the Stone Age featured in New Music Friday Guide

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*Billboard’s* Friday Music Guide highlights the essential new music releases of the week. Last week featured LISA, Miley, Kacey Musgraves, and John Mayer. This week brings Dominic Fike’s first album as a hitmaker, a digital deluxe edition of Mariah Carey’s *Glitter*, and Queens of the Stone Age’s ninth album.

Dominic Fike, How to Quit Smoking

Dominic Fike returns with *How to Quit Smoking* following his Hot 100 hits “Babydoll” and “White Keys.” The LP features gentle, acoustic sounds alongside hip-hop elements, including a guest verse from Danny Brown on “Not the Spirit,” an ODB interpolation on the same track, and a phone appearance by Tay-K to close the record.

Gracie Abrams, “Here You Come, There You Go”

Following her 2024 deluxe edition cut “That’s So True,” Gracie Abrams shares “Here You Come, There You Go” as the lead track from her upcoming *Daughter From Hell* deluxe edition. The song opens with a bass rumble and the line “Hell froze in my bedroom.”

BigXThaPlug, Better Over Time

Following his 2025 country-infused project *I Hope You’re Happy*, BigXThaPlug releases the rap LP *Better Over Time*. The album features guest appearances from Leon Thomas, Belly Gang Kushington, Lil Yachty, Glorilla, Loe Shimmy, and Ava Max, addressing the challenges of remaining independent during his mainstream rise. — KYLE DENIS

Mariah Carey, Glitter (Digital Deluxe Edition)

Mariah Carey’s soundtrack *Glitter* receives a digital deluxe edition. The release includes a second disc of rarities, such as an Irene Cara cover titled “Out Here on My Own” and the original “Firecracker”-sampling version of her lead single “Loverboy,” alongside the original 12 tracks.

Queens of the Stone Age, Perfecth

Queens of the Stone Age return with their ninth album, *Perfecth*. The record tones down the volume and heavy riffs of previous work in favor of tracks like the ’70s AM boogie song “Insginificant Other” and the acoustic shuffle “Easy Street,” alongside heavier numbers such as the advance single “Where the Goth Girls At?” and the strutter “Sunday.”

Gigi Perez, “Favor”

Gigi Perez contributes the 5:35 track “Favor” to the soundtrack for the latest *Hunger Games* movie, *Sunrise on the Reaping*. The song builds to a climax to match the film series’ musical style.

TEEKS, Lovers Comet

New Zealand soul artist TEEKS releases his sophomore album, *Lovers Comet*, five years after his 2021 debut, *Something to Feel*. The LP includes “My Boy” and the *Song of Achilles*-inspired track “Overdose,” exploring themes of love across space, time, and sexuality. — K.D.

Source: Billboard

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