It is Thursday, which means another New Music Friday is almost here! Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, The Chainsmokers, and Kygo are among the most popular artists who are releasing new music this week. If you’re looking for new albums and songs from other artists releasing on Friday, October 16, we’ve got you covered below.
New Music Friday: list of top albums
Ranked by Spotify Monthly Listeners
- The Girl Of Your Dreams by Ashe (21.2M)
- Big Stupid Heart by Andy Grammer (10.4M)
- Dopamine Chamber by Fontaines D.C. (10.2M)
- The Night’s Not Dead by Tinie Tempah (6.4M)
- Instinct by Angele (6.2M)
- While The Flood Rages by Max Richter (4.8M)
- I Think I Spoke Too Soon by Rachel Chinouriri (3.8M)
- Somewhere Between by Gotts Street Park (3.7M)
- Another Day on Earth by Brian Eno (2M)
- No Bad Memories by The Avalanches (1.8M)
- Cookie Happened by Eels (1.5M)
New singles
Ranked by Spotify Monthly Listeners
- Expectations by Olivia Rodrigo (67.5M) & Chappell Roan (31.5M)
- Baby by The Chainsmokers (51.1M)
- Sex & Drugs by Temper City (30.9M)
- Before You Know It by Kygo (26.4M) & Ava Max (28.8M)
- Bombs (Swamp Sessions) by Doechii (24.7M)
- Hannah Montana by Rex Orange County (20.5M)
- Prada by Lil Peep (19.5M)
- Spectral Eyes by Blondie (17.9M)
- Staring at The Sun by Fisher (17M) & Laurel (1.3M)
- Black Stars by The Smashing Pumpkins (16.9M)
- Rocket Science by Jazzy (10.1M)
- Lost in The View by Elderbrook (10M)
- Obsession by MK (9M) & Ty Dolla $ign (34.6M)
- Higher by Take That (6.9M)
- Made For This by Jessie Reyez (6.4M)
- Sing by Michael Kiwanuka (6M)
- Orgasmatron by Motorhead (4.7M)
- Think of You by Kettama (4.5M) & Prospa (11.8M)
- Another You by Ruel (2.9M) & Sadie Jean (3.9M)
- Hallucination by Mae Muller (1.9M) & Jodie Harsh (146K)
- Mantra by Shygirl (1.7M)
- Dying Light by Twofaced (1.4M)
- Boys Don’t Cry by American Football (1.4M)
- High All The Time by Henry Morris (1.4M) & G-Eazy (30.4M)
- I Don’t Want It by Victor Ray (1M)
New Music Friday, October 16, 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 October 16.
Who are the biggest artists releasing music this Friday?
Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and The Chainsmokers are among the most popular artists releasing new music on Friday, October 16.
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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