This week’s New Music Friday is headlined by Madison Beer, Khalid, and Kesha. Beer is releasing a Deluxe version of her album ‘Locket’ that was released in January. Meanwhile, Khalid and Kesha are among the artists coming out with new singles on May 8.

If you’re looking for new albums and songs from additional artists releasing on Friday, May 8, we have you covered below.

New Music Friday: list of top albums

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

• Locket Deluxe by Madison Beer (17.7M)
• The Afterparty by Lykke Li (16M)
• How To Kill A Fairytale by Neoni (6.8M)
• WIRED by Basement (2.5M)
• Dancing On The Wall by MUNA (1.4M)
• Born To Kill by Social Distortion (1.2M)
• Remember the Humans by Broken Social Scene (927K)

New singles

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

• Tied Up by Khalid (53.4M)
• Origami by Kesha (45.4M)
• Satisfy by Calvin Harris (76.4M) & Jazzy (9.1M)
• These Arms by Temper Trap (17M)
• Jeep by Kim Petras (12.2M)
• Cahkzilla by Chaka Khan (7.8M)
• Eat U Alive by Adam Lambert (2.7M)
• Big Dog by The Last Dinner Party (2.5M)
• A Heart Doesn’t Hurt Itself by Sam Fischer (2.2M)
• What’s the Point by Emei (2M)
• War Over Land by JPegMafia (1.8M)
• Bludz & Cripz by Silva Bumpa (1.5M)

New Music Friday, May 8, 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 8.

Who are the biggest artists releasing music this Friday?

Madison Beer, Khalid, and Kesha are among the most popular artists releasing new music on Friday, May 8.

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.