New music Friday October 9 brings a crowded slate of releases, led by Troye Sivan’s fourth album and new tracks from Slayyyter, Remi Wolf and Gunna. The week also includes a surprise B-sides project from Carly Rae Jepsen, a run of notable album drops spotlighted by Pitchfork, and the first single from Daddy Yankee’s upcoming record. Here is a rundown of the most notable titles out now, with one key fact about each.
Troye Sivan, ‘She’s The Best’
Troye Sivan’s fourth album, She’s the Best, marks a shift in his sound, according to Billboard. The record mixes sung-spoken vocal delivery with gauzy production, pulling from ’90s samples, psych and acoustic textures alongside the dance-pop songs he is known for.
Slayyyter, ‘I Think He’s Got A Girl’
Slayyyter’s new track, I Think He’s Got a Girl, is a midtempo grunge-pop song centered on uncertainty about a romantic partner, Billboard reported.
Remi Wolf, ‘Mud’
Remi Wolf’s third album, Mud, moves across alt-pop styles, ranging from acoustic heartbreak songs to power-pop and a soft-rock collaboration with John Mayer, according to Billboard.
Gunna, ‘Pop It’
Gunna’s new single, Pop It, pairs regal horn arrangements with his signature sing-song staccato delivery, Billboard reported.
Girl In Red, ‘Blue’
Girl in Red’s new track Blue is an atmospheric song built on rushing acoustic guitars with Swiftian-style lyricism. Billboard noted the release lands during what it called “Girl in Red season.”
Carly Rae Jepsen, ‘Day And Night (Continued)’
Carly Rae Jepsen is releasing Day and Night (Continued), an eight-song companion to her eighth studio album, Day and Night, according to Rolling Stone. The drop comes less than a month after the original album and continues Jepsen’s pattern of following albums with B-side collections. Day and Night marked her first double album.
Victoria Monét, ‘Frequency Of Love’
Victoria Monét’s new album, Frequency of Love, explores themes of being single across slow jams and dance tracks, Pitchfork reported, including one single produced by Kaytranada.
Quavo, ‘Qrömelife’
Quavo’s new album, Qrömelife, was largely recorded on a yacht alongside Pharrell, according to Pitchfork. The project features Future, T.I., Justin Timberlake and A$AP Rocky.
Meshell Ndegeocello, ‘Synonym’
Meshell Ndegeocello’s album Synonym reworks classic songs spanning multiple eras as duets, pairing her with Cat Power, Chaka Khan, Robert Glasper, Cynthia Erivo, ANOHNI and Bill Callahan, Pitchfork reported.
Greg Freeman, ‘All Set The Bone’
Greg Freeman’s new album, All Set the Bone, was produced by John Congleton and spans a wide range of sounds, from Paramore-influenced riffage to cabaret rock and power pop, according to Pitchfork.
B0YG1RL, Self-Titled Album
B0YG1RL’s self-titled release is the group’s fourth album of 2026, Pitchfork reported. The project blends kompa, post-rage rap, reggaeton, electro-pop and baile funk, performed primarily in Haitian Creole.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, ‘Ruin: It’s Not Just Music’
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s new album, Ruin: It’s Not Just Music, builds on the ballroom influences of her previous record while adding futuristic garage, drum ‘n’ bass and synth work, according to Pitchfork.
Boundary, ‘Proxima’
Boundary’s new album, Proxima, combines nostalgic video-game samples with synthesizers and IDM melodies, carrying a conceptual message about hope, Pitchfork reported.
Stef Chura, ‘Dancing Alone On The Concrete’
Stef Chura also released a new album Friday titled Dancing Alone on the Concrete, part of Pitchfork’s roundup of the week’s notable new albums.
Daddy Yankee Previews ‘LA POSTAL’ With New Single
Daddy Yankee released BOTZ (Bésame Otra Vez), the lead single from his upcoming album LA POSTAL, according to Consequence. The title translates to “Kiss Me One More Time” and draws on his reggaeton roots while adding new melodic touches.
LA POSTAL will be Daddy Yankee’s 13th studio album and his first concept record, spanning 15 tracks when it arrives Oct. 30. Consequence reported the album explores romantic love, family, self-love and his relationship with Latin music, incorporating Afro-Caribbean and Punjabi influences.
What’s Next
Daddy Yankee’s full LA POSTAL album is set for release on Oct. 30, giving fans a few weeks to sit with BOTZ before the complete project lands. The rest of this week’s releases, including albums from Troye Sivan, Remi Wolf and Victoria Monét, are available now on streaming services.
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