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Every Friday, you get bombarded with new music. To make it easier to get on board with the most killer stuff, we’ve digested it all, and curated the ultimate weekly chart. Follow us on Apple Music, ...

June 2, 2026 • The best new tracks of the week include a raging, dance floor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien ...

Arthur Russell and Ernie Brooks’ late-’70s rock group has been rendered a historical footnote, but a new anthology captures the nervy brilliance of its guitar-driven new wave. Reissued with demos, ...

Journey through Musical Storyland, where children’s favourite fairy tales and traditional folktales are re-imagined with magical music performed by musicians of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Sun, ...

June 4, 2026 • The Last Ship, the first musical to be staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera, inspired by Sting's childhood growing up in the shadow of a shipyard.

New Music Fix Playlist: Father John Misty, Mike D, Yard Act and more... Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.