musicFriday, June 26, 2026

New releases and health scares in music

Today's music news is split between fresh releases and a worrying health incident. Charli XCX and Carly Rae Jepsen dropped new singles and videos, while Lionel Richie had to cut his tour opener short due to dizziness. A few reviews also landed, including Muse's latest and Downtown Boys' first album in years.

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New singles and videos

A handful of artists released new music and visuals today, from pop stars to indie acts.

#01pitchfork.comJun 26

Watch Charli XCX Let Loose in Video for New Song “Wink Wink”

Charli XCX's "Wink Wink" video is playful and lo-fi, continuing the rollout for her project Music, Fashion, Film after "Rock Music" and "SS26."

by Nina Corcoran2 min readRead original

#02www.rollingstone.comJun 26

Carly Rae Jepsen Is Walking ‘On Wires’ Down the Street in New Video

Carly Rae Jepsen's "On Wires" video visualizes precarious love with her walking on literal wires, ahead of her double album Day and Night in September.

by Jaeden Pinder5 min readRead original

#03www.rollingstone.comJun 26

Benson Boone and Alix Earle Fight Dragons, Lock Lips in ‘The Time of My Life’ Video

Benson Boone's "The Time of My Life" video features Alix Earle in a medieval theater setting, blending heartbreak lyrics with rock flourishes.

Album reviews

Two major reviews dropped for long-awaited albums from Muse and Downtown Boys.

#04www.loudersound.comJun 26

Grandiose space-rockers Muse hit new disco-metal heights on The Wow! Signal

Muse's 10th album The Wow! Signal is being called a roaring comeback, mixing disco-metal with sci-fi maximalism and emotional depth.

#05pitchfork.comJun 26

Downtown Boys: Public Luxury

Downtown Boys' first LP in nearly a decade, Public Luxury, arrives with a sharp political edge, opening track featuring V contributed to the activist tone.