As is always the case whenever she decides to drop a new project, Beyoncé's visual album Black Is King was the main musical event over the weekend.
And rightly so: Queen Bey returned with another majestic piece of art, proving that her skill as a filmmaker is just as sharp as her songwriting. Read our full review here.
Still, aside from all that, plenty of good stuff sprung up from other sources over the last few days as well, ranging from long-awaited comeback singles to politically charged protest tracks.
Here is the new music you might have missed.
Billie Eilish — My Future
Back with her first new track since delivering her take on the Bond theme all the way back in February, the 18-year-old has dropped My Future. It’s a winning return, with a slow-burning build-up giving way to a sly, funky groove.
The Go-Go’s — Club Zero
Arriving 19 years after the Go-Go's last released new music (God Bless The Go-Go’s in 2001, which came after a 17-year wait for a new album), Club Zero is here. It’s a punky, energetic return, showing that the rockers still have it after all this time.
Travis Barker and Run The Jewels — Forever
Rap duo Run The Jewels and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker have teamed up for this fiery track. It’s not the first time they’ve collaborated, coming together for All Due Respect in 2014. The beat is heavy and the lyrics are sharp — nothing less would be expected.
Sam Smith — My Oasis feat. Burna Boy
Sam Smith has enlisted the help of Nigerian star Burna Boy for this brooding single. “This track has been a beautiful release of emotions for me during this time,” Smith said. “I’ve been a fan of Burna Boy for years now and am so happy to have a tune with him.”
Jorja Smith — By Any Means
This heartfelt, simmering new track was inspired by going to the Black Lives Matter protests, Jorja Smith said, “and leaving thinking, what can I do to keep this conversation going? It’s not just a post on social media, it’s life.” The song will appear on Roc Nation’s upcoming Reprise compilation, the proceeds of which will go to victims of police brutality, hate crimes and civil rights violations.
