New Music Friday Reviews

LDN Magazine • 28th April 2023

New Music Friday 28/04/2023

Reporting back from Easter break, we’re here to update you on our favourite releases from the past couple of weeks. From Michael Aldag’s early midlife-crisis, Foo Fighters‘ first release without their beloved Taylor Hawkins, SZA’s and Doja Cat’s second girlboss collaboration, Nessa Barrett’s ode to 2014-Tumblr-culture to Peach PRC’s dreamy debut EP – spring is off to a good start.

Liverpool newcomer Michael Aldag discusses the struggles of figuring out adulthood in your early 20s, and finding a

LDN Magazine • 31st March 2023

New Music Friday 31/03/2023

Today’s New Music Friday is filled with comebacks from old favourites and the debuts of potential new ones. From Thomas Headon’s ode to a friend, Maisie Peters celebrating her breakup, Melanie Martinez reinventing herself, Neuro Placid standing against nepo babies, to Olivia Dean allowing herself to be vulnerable – it’s all about healing, self-acceptance and finding your own path one way or another.

London’s favourite indie boy Thomas Headon is back with his brand new single ‘i loved a boy’. It

LDN Magazine • 17th March 2023

New Music Friday 17/03/2023

This week’s New Music Friday is full of songs by strong and successful women that inspire us in Women’s Month and beyond – let us introduce you to Miley Cyrus’ brand new album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, Bea Miller’s new single ‘jealous of my friends’, Melanie Martinez’ comeback ‘DEATH’, Taylor Swift’s old-fan favourite ‘All Of The Girls You Loved Before’ and Aluna & TSHA’s collaboration ‘Killing Me’.

On March 10th Miley Cyrus released her highly anticipated 8th studio album ‘Endless Summer Vaca

LDN Magazine • 3rd March 2023

New Music Friday 3/3/23

It’s LDN’s breakdown of New Music Friday, with the best new music to enjoy post love month and pre ‘spring has sprung’. From bad ass female empowerment to head-bopping pop-anthems and soft tunes matching the sunrays – this week we present you songs by well-known favourites like Halsey and Gorillaz, Tik Tok new comers Lola Young and Caity Baser and BIMM London’s Leo Walrus.

The original version of ‘Die For Me’ is a song by Post Malone which only features Future and Halsey for a couple of seconds

GEM Magazine • 26th February 2022

New Music Friday

Welcome to another New Music Friday list, where we celebrate all the best new outings from the past weeks presented to you by the glistening world of music.

The Joker and the Queen – Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift

“And you know you could fall for a thousand kings / And hearts that would give you a diamond ring / When I fold you see the best in me” Ed Sheeran swoons as we get entranced by the soft melody that has features of a classic ballad. Not long after that Taylor Swift lends her vocal talents

GEM Magazine • 15th October 2021

New Music Friday

For the first time since the release of the wonderful album ‘Three. Two. One.’ in April 2020, Lennon Stella has shared her newest song with the world: ‘Fancy’. This free-spirited and breezy song has all the ingredients to boost your mood.

It is a rhythmic indie-pop song that features synths and brass instruments. Her dreamy voice matches the vibe of the song perfectly. The song starts out rather subdued, but blossoms into a proper earworm in the chorus. The lyrics are filled with a sense of ent

GEM Magazine • 25th June 2021

New Music Friday

The turning of the tides is set in as artists are no longer confined by their set genre and experiment as much as they can. Prime examples of this are Ed Sheeran’s latest single ‘Bad Hits’ or WILLOW’s start of a new era with ‘t r a n s p a r a n t s o u l (feat. Travis Barker)’ and ‘Lipstick’. To celebrate this week even further we have shared our love for Bastille’s return to their dystopian world, LANY’s first single of their upcoming album and many more.

When star singer-songwriter Ed Sheera

GEM Magazine • 11th June 2021

New Music Friday

The temperature is going up and so come the summer anthems. And although many are trying to claim the spot of summer song of 2021, the variety of artists and genres have made it nearly impossible to pick just one. So here’s a list of all the tracks that have captured us this week, starting with the ethereal comeback of alternative-pop favourite Lorde to Michaela Jaé’s debut. Other entries that we have been amazed by are Kelsea Ballerini and LANY’s ‘I Quit Drinking’, John Mayer’s ‘Last Train Home

GEM Magazine • 28th May 2021

New Music Friday

June is around the corner which means summer, sunshine, holidays and all things good in life. After a whirlwind year like the one that has pestered us this time around, we can enjoy all the positiveness that is coming our way. And to revel in this happiness and the celebration of our lives getting back on track GEM is here again with another New Music Friday – this time including tracks from indie sweethearts Half Alive, Eurovision winners Måneskin, newcomer Ayra and many more.

Known and loved

GEM Magazine • 30th April 2021

New Music Friday

Summer is around the corner as the days are getting longer, our hearts and bodies are slowly warming up after a chilly winter spent inside and we are finally able to go outside into the world again. Although “life as we knew it” is not here yet, the embrace of friendship can once again be experienced together albeit outdoors. To celebrate all the laughter and joy we put together a New Music Friday list that ultimately brought us happiness through the magic of music. Some tracks belong to a sound

LDN Magazine • 23rd April 2021

New Music Friday 23/04/2021

Thank god it’s Friday! Another great day filled with the best new music.

Save Your Tears – The Weeknd & Ariana Grande (Remix)


Last night The Weeknd and Ariana Grande dropped their third collaboration together after Love Me Harder and off the table, called Save Your Tears (Remix) – a remix of his already existing single. The song has a prominent bassline and drums guiding the harmony, to which Grande softly harmonizes with her significant high notes. While The Weeknd’s first verse stayed true

LDN Magazine • 16th April 2021

New Music Friday 16/04/2021

Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but it feels like everyone is a lot happier this week. Pubs and shops being open has had a good influence on everybody’s mood, however not on my bank balance. Oops. This week we picked out some great songs for you, read on so you can impress your friends in the pub with your knowledge about these brand-new tunes.

On of LDN’s favourite new artists is back with a brand-new release. Baby Queen’s new track ‘Dover Beach’ premiered Thursday as Hottest Record in T

LDN Magazine • 2nd April 2021

New Music Friday 02/04/2021

What a beautiful week it’s been, it feels like everyone has been in a great mood the past few days, mainly because of the sun that has made many appearances this week. Some Vitamin D always gives us positive vibes, especially seeing as we spent most of our time indoors the past months. We are only ten days away from the reopening of pubs and a step closer to normal, life just seems to get better week by week. Something that is a highlight every week is the new music coming out, this week it’s no

LDN Magazine • 26th March 2021

New Music Friday 26/03/21

Thank god it’s Friday! Even though most of us are focused on the future, where everything is possible. We should not forget to be conscious of the present, especially when it’s filled with brand new music. Our picks for this week include, Beabadoobee, Taylor Swift, LIL NAS X and more!

We all know many artists take inspiration to write music from what’s going on in the world, which is why it’s no surprise we will end up with lots of songs written about the pandemic. However, everyone has their o

GEM Magazine • 19th March 2021

New Music Friday

Plants are blooming, the sun shines more often and the darkness is fading. Spring is nearly upon us and to celebrate the changing of seasons GEM’s New Music Friday is back. This week’s edition delves deeper into Justin Bieber’s sixth album ‘Justice’, indie-pop artist MyKey’s latest effort ‘Welcome to the Witching Hour’ and some additions of Jorja Smith, Inhaler and more.

Justin Bieber released his highly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Justice’ through Def Jam Recordings today. In September las

LDN Magazine • 5th March 2021

New Music Friday 05/03/2021

Suddenly it feels like time is flying by, we are already in the third month of the year. It seems that since the Prime Minister’s announcement the time moves so much faster, maybe because we want it to be June already. Sadly, that is still three months away, but like I said, time moves fast. So, until we can enjoy going out to gigs, we still have to dance around in our living rooms for a little longer. We picked three absolute bangers for you this week, which you’ll hopefully enjoy.

Earlier thi

LDN Magazine • 26th February 2021

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 26/02/2021

We are at the end of what might have been the most hopeful week of 2021, on Monday we got the news we were all hoping for, a roadmap out of the lockdown and out of all the restrictions by June 21. Reading and Leeds festival confirmed it will be happening in August, which got us all very excited. Will the June 21 be THE date where life will return to normal? We won’t know until then, but it does give us some great meme content on social media. So, while you’re planning the best summer of your lif

LDN Magazine • 19th February 2021

New Music Friday 19/02/2021

It’s Friday again, our favourite day of the week. It’s not only the start of the weekend, but also THE day for new music. However, during lockdown all the days feel similar, almost like Groundhog Day. With the prime minister releasing the roadmap out of the lockdown on Monday, we are finally hoping for some good news, a set plan out of this everlasting lockdown. We have picked out some brand-new tunes that will help you get through this week no matter the outcome of Monday’s briefing, so sit bac

LDN Magazine • 12th February 2021

New Music Friday 12/02/2021

The day single people dread is coming close, yes, it is indeed time for Valentine’s day. This year it might feel lonelier than ever, even couples might not be able to spend this special day of love together. Which is why we are here, with the best new tunes to keep you company. On the plus side, music won’t let you down and will always be there, a pretty good valentine if you ask me. So, this Sunday, treat yourself, or your partner, with some chocolates, flowers and of course these new releases.

LDN Magazine • 5th February 2021

New Music Friday 05/02/2021

After what feels like a year, January is finally over, which means the dark days are coming to an end and light is on the horizon. The vaccine roll-out seems to be working and, fingers crossed, next month we might be able to actually see other people again. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we’re not there yet. In the meantime, we can enjoy these gorgeous new releases in the comfort of our own home or while going for another daily walk, it’s up to you.

The six-time Grammy winner FINNEAS oft

LDN Magazine • 22nd January 2021

New Music Friday 22/01/2021

You may not believe it, but we are still in the first month of 2021. Lots of important events have already taken place such as another national lockdown, the US Capitol Riots and finally the Presidential Inauguration in the United States, it feels like this year is going to bring some big changes. One thing that won’t change is our love for music and sharing our favourites with you. These are our favourite releases this week.

East London based artist Rose Gray released her debut mixtape ‘Dancin

LDN Magazine • 18th December 2020

New Music Friday 18/12/2020

We are less than a week away from Christmas, which means this week we are focusing on ‘New’ Christmas music. While the Christmas feeling might be far away this year with all these COVID restrictions, we hope to still get you in the right spirits with some new festive releases. Although it’s hard to create a new Christmas song that people love more than the older ones, many artists give it a try. Here’s what’s been released this season.

Twenty one pilots – Christmas Saves The Year (Fueled By Ram

GEM Magazine • 18th December 2020

New Music Friday

We’re all desperately in need of a break from 2020, the pandemic, and lockdowns. Luckily the holidays are getting closer, and we hope you’ll be able to celebrate it safely and in good company. What’s better than starting off the final weeks of this turbulent year with new music? We have reviewed some of our favorite songs that have been released the past two weeks; hopefully you’ll enjoy them as much as we do. Whether you want to get in the Christmas spirit or are looking for some R&B-tunes, our

LDN Magazine • 11th December 2020

New Music Friday 11/12/2020

We are slowly getting back in the flow of ‘semi normal’ life, we can actually go Christmas shopping and for a Sunday roast in the pub. While we know is not over yet, a glimpse of hope is on the horizon. So, while you are spending hours and hours on getting your family and friends amazing Christmas presents, we picked out a few new releases to listen to in the shops, waiting in que or on the tube while struggling to hold all of your bags.

We were all surprised back in July when Taylor Swift drop