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New Music Friday: Reneé Rapp, Sunny Sweeney, Kaylee Bell, Chappell Roan & more

By Justin James | August 1, 2025

New Music Friday is packed with heavy hitters and fresh voices this week!

Leading the charge, Reneé Rapp makes a bold return with her brand-new album, anchored by the standout track “Shy.” It’s a confident, sleek pop moment that sets the tone for a project fans have been waiting for. On the country side, Sunny Sweeney brings a full record of her own, delivering a mix of grit and grace highlighted by the reflective “Rhinestone Requiem.”

Kaylee Bell is also giving us plenty to talk about. With her next album due out in September, she drops “The Thing About Us,” a heartfelt and breezy single that captures her signature country-pop style and builds even more anticipation for what’s to come.

For those craving new singles, Chappell Roan delivers yet another standout with “The Subway,” a pulsing, emotional track that only adds to her buzz. Connor Hicks shares “Lonely Season,” one of his most vulnerable offerings yet, while Tracielynn’s “Good and Gone” and Zach Top’s “South of Sanity” keep the country lane busy with fresh energy.

Whether you’re in the mood for shimmering pop, raw ballads, or a little backroad storytelling, this week’s lineup has a little bit of everything waiting for you.