Is Justin Bieber finally ready to prove he’s more than just a pretty face with perfect hair? Because honey, New Music Friday June 26 just dropped, and the stakes have never been higher!
Listen, when The Rolling Stones—yes, those absolute LEGENDS who were making hits when most of these Gen Z kids weren’t even a twinkle in their parents’ eyes—decide to grace us with fresh material, you KNOW it’s a moment. Meanwhile, our boy JB is out here trying to remind everyone why he’s still relevant, and frankly? The jury’s still out, sweetie. But we’re rooting for him anyway because, well, nostalgia is a powerful drug.
And then there’s Katy Perry, because of course there is. The woman simply refuses to exit the chat. Whether you love her or hate her (and let’s be honest, most people do both simultaneously), her new drops always spark a conversation. That’s called staying power, darling. We’re also getting fresh vibes from T.I., who apparently decided that 2024 is HIS year to remind us he still exists, and honestly? The audacity. We’re here for it.
Muse is bringing that theatrical, dramatic energy we’ve come to expect, while Benson Boone—the TikTok-to-superstardom pipeline strikes again—is probably out here making millions of Gen Z kids cry with some emotional ballad. It’s giving vulnerable musician energy, and the internet is absolutely OBSESSED.
The real question isn’t whether these artists deserve our attention—it’s whether they’re actually bringing something NEW to the table or just recycling the same old formulas wrapped in shiny production. Spoiler alert: sometimes it’s both, and that’s okay because sometimes we just want to turn up and not think too hard about it.
Industry insiders are already predicting which tracks will dominate streaming platforms by next week, and the Swifties are out here comparing everything to Taylor’s catalog (as is tradition). One thing’s for certain—the algorithm gods will decide our fates, and we’re all just passengers on this chaotic music industry train.
What do you think? A) These releases are FIRE and will dominate my playlist B) Pass—waiting for better material later this summer