Sombr & Phoebe Bridgers Lead Week's Best New Music: Friday Music Guide
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Key Points:
- Sombr releases the contemplative pop-rock single "My Body Isn’t Ready," exploring the complex emotions of not being ready to move on, fitting into the "sad summer" music trend.
- Phoebe Bridgers drops "Lost Boys," the lead single from her upcoming album Lost Weekend, blending folky pop with glitchy elements and featuring production by Jack Antonoff and vocal support from Boygenius bandmates.
- Steve Lacy teams up with SZA on the concise single "is it cool?," which delves into themes of trust and self-doubt within relationships, continuing the promotion of his third album Oh yeah?.
- Rising artists Gracie Abrams and kwn release new singles and EPs that explore themes of vulnerability, denial, grief, and personal growth through polished pop and R&B sounds.
- Established artists Katy Perry, Ryan Beatty, Axwell, Cobrah & Grimes, Turnpike Troubadours with Sierra Hull, and Alan Jackson also contribute notable new releases, ranging from defiant pop anthems to soulful tributes and heartfelt covers.
