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New Music Friday release radar for April 3, 2026: top albums, song releases

New Music Friday release radar for April 3, 2026: top albums, song releases

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By: Ryan Wohl

New Music Friday is quickly approaching! This week, there are plenty of albums and singles being released, with OneRepublic being the headliner. OneRepublic is coming out with a new single, “Need Your Love on Friday, April 3. Over the last 24 years, OneRepublic has become an incredibly popular band and has had two albums, Oh My My and Native, that peaked in the top five on the US charts.

If you’re looking for new albums and songs from additional artists releasing on Friday, April 3, we have you covered below.

New Music Friday: list of top albums

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

  • Distracted by Thundercat (23.2M)
  • The Weight of The Woods by Dermot Kennedy (10.7M)
  • POMPEII // UTILITY by Earl Sweatshirt (2.4M), MIKE (791K) & SURF GANG (508K)
  • Ambiguous Desire by Arlo Parks (2.2M)
  • Age Of The Ram by Charley Crockett (1.5M)

New singles

Ranked by Spotify Listeners

  • Need Your Love by OneRepublic (45.5M)
  • At Last by James Arthur (30.2M)
  • Reputation by Ravyn Lenae (29.8M)
  • The Sun Comes Up Tremendous by Disclosure (22.6M)
  • Sungazer by The Temper Trap (16.7M)
  • Great Pretender by Kasbian (6M)
  • 2515 by Wasia Project (795K)
  • Cult of Celebrity by Lambrini Girls (318K)

New Music Friday, April 3, 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 April 3.

Who are the biggest artists releasing music this Friday?

Central Cee, Fetty Wap, and Charlie Puth are among the most popular artists releasing new music on Friday, April 3.

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.

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