Sam Smith returns with new single, Love Me More

Nick Cave.The song begins with waves of distorted guitar chords and Kirsty Tickle’s heavily manipulated vocals, before giving way to Jonathan Boulet’s propulsive drumming and wailing saxophone from Tickle.Marking the first time another artist has featured on a Party Dozen track, Cave joins in the song’s last minute, delivering its repeated refrain – “I got a mutt, I got a mutt, I got a mutt / Got a mutt, got a mutt called Macca” – with his distinctive vocals.Listen to ‘Macca The Mutt’ below:Party Dozen announced third album ‘The Real Work’ back in March alongside the song ‘The Iron Boot’, having released lead single ‘The Worker’ back in January of 2021.The forthcoming album – which follows on from 2020’s ‘Pray For Party Dozen’ and 2017 debut ‘The Living Man’ – was recorded and produced by Boulet in the duo’s Sydney studio space. It’s scheduled to arrive on July 8 via New York label Temporary Residence outside of Australia and New Zealand, where it will be released by Boulet’s own label, Grupo.Party Dozen have also announced a trio of album launch shows for ‘The Real Work’, playing shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in July.

Prince Harry insisted that he and Meghan Markle had an "incredible" time during their royal tour of New Zealand despite shocking claims made in a new book. On Monday, a comedic skit starring the Duke of Sussex was unveiled on a New Zealand TV station to promote his eco-travel campaign, which encourages people to travel sustainably.The five-minute advert, which also premiered on YouTube, is part of Travalyst, an initiative the 37-year-old launched in 2019. In the clip, Harry is seen jogging through a park before being chased by "rating agents," played by Kiwi actors Rhys Darby, Dave Fane and Rena Owen.

Doja Cat has released a new single titled ‘Vegas’, lifted from the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming Elvis biopic.Released today (May 6), Doja’s new single takes the well-known song – originally sung by blues artist Big Mama Thornton in 1952, and famously covered by Elvis Presley four years later – and makes it her own. The rapper weaves samples of Thornton’s vocals into her rendition, adding her own fiery bars and a cutting trap beat.Check it out below.Doja first previewed the song at Coachella last month, before revealing it as her contribution to the Elvis soundtrack, which is set for release via RCA this summer.

Since she announced she was planning on re-recording and re-releasing her first six albums, fans of Taylor Swift have been wondering when she’d get around to doling out the updated take on her celebrated full-length 1989.While the singer-songwriter hasn’t exactly promised that the project is on the way, she has revealed that a new single is set to drop in just a few hours, and it gives her followers reason to believe the title they’ve been waiting for might be on the horizon.Swift took to her social media on May 5 to announce that at midnight EST on May 6, her new single would become available everywhere.Well, not exactly “new.” The superstar is planning on dropping “This Love (Taylor’s Version),” and fans only need to wait a few more hours before they get to hear the reworked cut.A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) The Grammy champion previewed “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” on Instagram by uploading the trailer for the upcoming TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is based off of the novel of the same name.

A$AP Rocky has finally released his long-awaited new single, “D.M.B. (Dats Mah B**ch),” along with the music video starring longtime love Rihanna.

A$AP Rocky has finally released his long-awaited new single, «D.M.B. (Dats Mah B**ch),» along with the music video starring longtime love Rihanna. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old rapper teased the drop on social media with a teaser featuring video clips of him and the 34-year-old FENTY founder.

Future enters the Official Trending Chart at Number 1 this week with Wait For U, featuring Drake & Tems.

Khalid has shared a new single titled ‘Skyline’, released alongside a music video directed by Levi Turner and Cody LaPlant.The video puts Khalid – as well as a full cast of backup dancers – in a series of summery settings around a grassy mountainside landscape. It marks the second time Khalid has worked with Turner and LaPlant on a clip, following on from March’s ‘Last Call’.Have a look at the video for ‘Skyline’ below:In a statement shared with the song’s release last week, Khalid described ‘Skyline’ as “a recharge” that is “full of summer vibes”.

Harry Styles is on track to be Number 1 for the fifth consecutive week with As It Was this Friday.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Kehlani returned with their third album, the chill and confident country queen Miranda Lambert shared her eighth solo studio album,, and Sam Smith explored self worth on their new single, «Love Me More.»BTS' Suga produced and featured on a new PSY track, «That That,» Justin Bieber teamed up with Don Toliver on «Honest,» and Tokischa joined Marshmello on a new single, «ESTILAZO.»Plus, new music from Khalid, Ava Max, Arcade Fire, Giveon and more!Read on to check out some of our recommendations for new songs and albums to listen to this week — plus, where you can stream them now!Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify Stream it now: Apple / Spotify  Lady Gaga Releases Teaser for 'Top Gun: Maverick' Song Morgan Wallen to Give First Awards Show Performance Since Controversy Celine Dion Gets Emotional Announcing Another Tour Cancellation

Sam Smith has released a new single called ‘Love Me More’ – you can listen to it below.Writing on social media today (April 29), the London singer-songwriter said that they were “overjoyed” to be back with the soulful and upbeat track, which follows on from 2020’s ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’.“It feels like the perfect way to begin this new chapter with you,” Smith continued. “It’s taken a lifetime to express this type of joy and honesty in my music. I’m so happy to have you all here with me.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

NEW ORLEANS -- Once silenced by the pandemic, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival opens Friday for the first time in three years — a long awaited 2022 revival that holds echoes of 2006 when the annual celebration of music and culture went on even after Hurricane Katrina.The two-weekend production draws tens of thousands to the city's Fair Grounds Race Course, where as many as 80 musical acts perform daily on more than a dozen stages, complemented by art and craft exhibits and an array of booths featuring foods from Louisiana and beyond.Lionel Richie and Death Cab for Cutie are among Friday's draws. The Who headlines Saturday; the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sunday.

Sam Smith is opening up with their new music.

Each week, we here at Official Charts compile the best and most exciting releases of New Music Friday, to give you a chance to hear the future hits on the Official Singles and Albums Chart. Let's dive in!

Sam Smith is gracing us with new music.

The ladies of Little Mix are going out with a bang – for now, anyway.

the coronavirus pandemic, announced in May 2021 that the event would return later that fall, only to have to postpone the event to 2022 following the rises in COVID-19 cases again.

Mogwai have shared a soaring new single called ‘Boltfor’ – listen to it below.Released today (Apri 26), ‘Boltfor’ was “initially recorded during the sessions for ‘As The Love Continues’ at Vada Studios” according to a statement, “and then completed at the band’s very own Castle of Doom studios in March 2022.”Speaking about the song’s accompanying video, director Sam Wiehl said: “The video is a visual metaphor for the constant movement in life and the unceasing urge to move forward as individuals…in the form of a metaphysical road movie.”Watch the video below:The band will soon begin their European and UK tour in Copenhagen on April 30, heading to London’s Alexandra Palace on May 27. All original tickets will remain valid, however a new date for their Utrecht show is still to be confirmed.