Favorite New Music Poll: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, XG & More – Vote Now!

This installment of our Friday Music Guide is headlined by the triumphant return of a global pop icon and a significant new chapter from his former bandmate. With a surplus of high-profile releases hitting streaming services today, we want to know: which project has earned a permanent spot on your playlist?

Harry Styles has captivated fans once again with “Aperture,” the lead single from his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. To coincide with the track’s release, Styles announced an exclusive seven-city residency and debuted a visually striking music video helmed by director Aube Perrie.

Styles isn’t the only One Direction alumnus dominating the conversation. Louis Tomlinson, our January cover star, has unveiled his third solo effort, How Do I Get Here?. This introspective collection follows his 2022 success, Faith In the Future, which reached the top five on the Billboard 200. The R&B landscape is equally vibrant this week, featuring Ari Lennox’s sultry Vacancy, Camper’s polished Campilation, and Nija’s genre-blurring What I Didn’t Say. Additionally, rising country artist Kashus Culpepper makes a bold entrance with his 18-track debut, Act I.

Turning to the indie rock sphere, Arctic Monkeys have shared “Opening Night.” The track is a featured contribution to Help (2), a sequel to the landmark 1995 charity compilation benefiting War Child. The upcoming album promises an eclectic mix of talent, including Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines D.C., and Pulp.

Global girl group XG has also reached a milestone with the release of their first full-length album, The Core. The project is spearheaded by the electrifying new single “Hypnotize,” further cementing their status as a boundary-pushing vocal powerhouse.

The release calendar was rounded out by a diverse array of singles, including Fred again.. & Young Thug’s “Scared,” Holly Humberstone’s “To Love Somebody,” and James Blake’s “Death of Love.” Other notable mentions include fresh tracks from Cleo Sol, Ashley McBryde, Joyce Wrice, and Jessie Ware.

Which of these releases stands out as the week’s best? Cast your vote in our poll below. We will tally the results and announce the fan-favorite winner this Sunday.

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