This week’s New Music Friday features many popular artists, including Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, and Alex Warren, who are all releasing new singles. Zara Larrsson, Asake, and The Black Keys are among the top artists coming out with a new album this week.

If you’re looking for new albums and songs from additional artists releasing on Friday, May 1, we have you covered below.

New Music Friday: list of top albums

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

• Midnight Sun: Girls Trip by Zara Larrsson (69.8M)
• M$NEY by Asake (8.5M)
• Peaches! by The Black Keys (8.3M)
• Victory Garden by Young the Giant (7.9M)
• IT’S BEEN AWFUL by Isaiah Rashad (4.9M)
• In Times of Dragons by Tori Amos (1.4M)
• Sunshine for Happiness by Emma Louise (1.2M)
• Sweat by Melanie C (1.1M)

New singles

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

• Shape of a Women by Lady Gaga (96.6M)
• Heroine by Maroon 5 (76.1M)
• Fine Place to Die by Alex Warren (51.1M)
• Russ Millions by Carbi B (33.6M)
• Material Lover by Sienna Spiro (24.6M)
• It’s Ok by Bryson Tiller (19.8M)
• Merry Go by John Newman (16.8M)
• Bitch by Lizzo (10.7M)
• Hands on Me by Becky Hill (9.9M)
• Jezebel by Lithe (8.5M)
• I Know I Know by Stella Lefty (7.2M)
• Find My Face by Songer (1.3M)
• Call on Me by Editors (947K)

New Music Friday, May 1, 2026 FAQ:

What time do new releases drop?

The majority of the new albums and singles releasing this week will be out at 9:00 p.m. PT and 12:00 a.m. ET on May 1.

Who are the biggest artists releasing music this Friday?

Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, and Alex Warren are among the most popular artists releasing new music on Friday, May 1.

Where can I listen to this new music?

All of the new music will be available on Spotify and Apple Music, among other streaming platforms.