Billboard’s New Music Friday guide highlights essential releases for September 11, 2026.
Jhené Aiko, Westside Whimsy
R&B artist Jhené Aiko releases her first studio album since 2020’s Chilombo. The 20-track Westside Whimsy features appearances by Larry June, OHMA, Tyga, Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar.
Dove Cameron, When In Rome
Pop singer Dove Cameron releases the lead single from her long-awaited debut album. The lovestruck track draws inspiration from Cameron’s personal life and engagement to Måneskin frontman Damiano David.
Bleachers, Caught Myself Believing
Bleachers release a new track included on the Practical Magic 2 soundtrack. The song appears amid the band’s five-night residency at Los Angeles’ Troubadour venue.
Other releases
Rachel Chinouriri continues teasing her second album i think i spoke too soon (out October 16) with the single Make Believe. Cage the Elephant follow their No. 1 rock chart hit Beaches In Tennessee with Dying In Reverse. Slayyyter releases Crank 2 during her sold-out tour. Nigerian artist Rema drops Oh No, produced by Latin Grammy-nominated Rvssian.
See Bleachers live
Upcoming Bleachers events with tickets available:
- Sep 11, 2026 — Troubadour, West Hollywood, California · Get tickets
- Sep 12, 2026 — Troubadour, West Hollywood, California · Get tickets
- Sep 14, 2026 — Troubadour, West Hollywood, California · Get tickets
- Sep 15, 2026 — Troubadour, West Hollywood, California · Get tickets
- Sep 17, 2026 — Greek Theatre – U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley, California · Get tickets
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Source: Billboard
