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New Music Friday: May 6, 2022

Friday again? Hey, we’ll never complain about that, especially in a week when sure to be chart-toppers dropped some new songs. Here are our top 10 new music releases for May 6, 2022.

“This Love (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has finally dropped the second single for what is widely believed to be from an upcoming “Taylor’s Version” of her hit album 1989.

“Moscow Mule” – Bad Bunny

Puerto Rican rap star Bad Bunny is stunning fans with his new 1 hour and 21 minute long album, as proof, the record’s opener has over 5 million views on YouTube since its midnight release.

“Understand” – BoyWithUke

While the singles from Serotonin Dreams were whimsical, this is one of the strongest and catchiest tracks released with the 19-year-old’s new LP.

“Rich Wallice” – Wallice

The pop sensation from Los Angeles boasts about her hopeful future wealth while facing the young adult dilemma of not spending what little money is left in her bank account.

“See You At The Eastern Beach” – Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

The Australian indie-rock quintet surprises with political lyrics in their classic feel-good tone in a song perfect for getting in the summer mindset.

“Western Wind” – Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen first played this single at Coachella after writing it with producer Rostam Batmanglij, with whom she previously made “Warm Blood.”

“Vegas” – Doja Cat

“The Queen of the Internet” is out with a new tune that will appear in the upcoming film Elvis about the “King of Rock.”

“WE” – Arcade Fire

The world-famous group says goodbye to founding member Will Butler with the last track on their new album of the same name, after Butler announced he is no longer with the band following its release.

“Ninety One” –Action Bronson

Rapper, television host and major foodie Action Bronson has a knack for making catchy one-liners with samples certain to make an old-school hip-hop fan happy.

“Talk To Me, Talk To Me” – Belle and Sebastian

This late 90’s and early 00’s indie hitmaker is back with lyrics as clever as ever but with a bit more pep in their step, and it comes in the form of synthesizers.

Which of these will you be adding to your favorite playlists today? Any we missed?

Let us know in the comments or on Twitter!

Need more New Music Friday music? Check out our last New Music Friday guide.

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Ben Pagani

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Ben is a music journalist living and working in Chicago. They joined Beyond The Stage as an intern and have stayed on the staff for several years. Now serving on the editorial board, Ben is proud to be BTS' Music Projects Manager, coordinating coverage between international record labels and our staff. Ben has interviewed, photographed and written about bands from across the world. Ben has lived all over the United States working in television and media. They are an Emmy Award-winning writer. Ben can be found spinning records as 'DJ Wearing Sunglasses' in clubs and basements across the US.