Listen to Rina Sawayama’s New Song “Bad Friend”

Rina Sawayama’s debut album SAWAYAMA has had the kind of response most musicians could only dream of. “Revolutionary”, “pure pop gold” and “thrilling musical adventure” are just some of the plaudits critics have given to the near-universally praised record since it dropped last month.

The pop star released the track after performing it on a comedy benefit live-stream

Each month, we’ll be running down memorable clips and celebrating artists who are breaking new ground with their visuals or choreography. In April’s edition, Rina Sawayama bittersweetly reminds us of the joys of karaoke sessions with friends; SiR reimagines Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and TDE’s Black Hippy crew as King of the Hill characters; and Arca sets fire to the gender binary with a CGI blowtorch. Check out the best of the best below.

Tana Mongeau is making musical moves.

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter iLe's last album, 2019's Almadura, was a captivatingly twitchy and restless thing, ambitiously broad even in the context of her career to date.

Nick Hakim has shared another new song from his upcoming album WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD. This one’s called “CRUMPY,” and it features some additional guitar from Mac DeMarco. Listen below. The new album is out May 15 via ATO.

Travis Scott will be premiering a new song in the video game Fortnite. From April 23-25, the song will be available as part of in-game experience called Astronomical. Check out the announcement below.

The singer's debut album 'SAWAYAMA' came out yesterday (April 17)

Bishop Nehru has released a new song that was produced by and features a guest appearance from MF DOOM. It’s called “Meathead,” and you can hear it below. The new track is set to appear on the New York rapper-producer’s new album Nehruvia: My Disregarded Thoughts, which is out May 8.

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services.

Rina Sawayama is a Japanese British pop artist who has been gaining a big fan base over the years and she has finally dropped her debut album, Sawayama!

Naeem Juwan, the Baltimore-born and Los Angeles–based artist formerly known as Spank Rock, has announced his new album Startisha. The LP is out June 12 via 37d03d. According to a press release, Naeem began working on Startisha four years ago in Philadelphia. He later continued work on the record at Justin Vernon’s home studio. Startisha features contributions from Vernon, Francis and the Lights, Ryan Olson, Swamp Dogg, Velvet Negroni, Amanda Blank, and Micah James.

Ahead of the release of 'SAWAYAMA' on Friday

Jon Bon Jovi appeared on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show."

Jamie xx is back with a new solo song—his first under his own name since releasing his debut album In Colour in 2015. It’s called “Idontknow” and it’s been a staple of his live shows since last year. A 12" vinyl release is coming out around May 1 in the United Kingdom and May 15 in the United Stats (via Young Turks). Give it a listen below.

Bing & Ruth, the project led of New York composer David Moore, has announced a new album. Species is out July 17 via 4AD. Moore’s also shared a new video for the new song “I Had No Dream.” Watch it below.

British rocker Rina Sawayama and singer Raveena recently swung by The FADER's offices to play a game of Would You Rather. During their sit-down, the two debate on who'd be a better backup singer out of legends Madonna and Sade.

duendita and Brazilian singer MC Bin Laden have hopped on Salt Cathedral’s new track “How Beautiful (she is).” Hear it below.

Charli XCX has shared the first track from her forthcoming album how i’m feeling now, which she’s making as she self-isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This one is “forever.” According to a press release, Charli wrote “forever” within the last two days and she co–executive produced the song with A. G. Cook and BJ Burton. Hear Charli XCX’s “Forever” below.

Hayley Williams has unveiled another track from her solo debut PETALS FOR ARMOR. The latest song is titled “My Friend.” Watch its lyric video below.