New Music Friday: 16 releases for your weekend (10 July 2026)

The music world is buzzing with a flurry of new releases and previews, marking a busy "New Music Friday." This week's highlights include anticipated tracks from established artists and emerging talents, offering a diverse soundtrack for the weekend.

Cage the Elephant returns with 'Beaches in Tennessee,' their first release in a couple of years since their 2024 album 'Neon Pill,' which produced three number-one singles on the Billboard alt-rock airplay chart. Fans are eager to see if this new track signals another successful album, with speculation about their upcoming seventh album.

Gerald V. Casale, known for his work with Devo, has released a solo protest song titled 'Just Do It.' The track reportedly takes a critical stance against MAGA followers and former President Trump. Meanwhile, Green Day is set to release a 30-track soundtrack for their upcoming movie 'NIMRODS,' due in theaters August 14. The soundtrack, featuring Green Day favorites, live tracks, and songs from friends, will be released on July 31, alongside a new Green Day song.

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This song was born out of revisiting my original Jupiter-8 synthesiser which has just been repaired. I rediscovered how much I love its analogue sound. It’s my favourite synth and features on What is Love?, New Song, and Things Can Only Get Better.

Interpol offers 'Iron City,' an early preview of their eighth album, 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton,' scheduled for release on August 28. The band describes the track as channeling the tension between past and future. Additionally, 80s synth-pop artist Howard Jones has released 'Stand Up,' a new single created using his repaired Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer, which featured on his classic hits. This is the first single from his upcoming album, 'Global Citizen.'

Other notable releases include 'Closer,' a collaboration between The Linda Lindas and Hayley Williams, and a new single from Hamilton-based alt-rock band Actor, titled 'Golden Youth.' Actor's sophomore album, 'The Best Of,' is slated for release on September 25.

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channels the tension between past and future that runs throughout This Mirror Weighs a Ton.