Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
This week, Kacey Musgraves and The Pussycat Dolls (!) return with new music as Noah Kahan continues to tease the release of his upcoming album due in April … plus much more. Check out all of this week’s picks below:
Kacey Musgraves, “Dry Spell”
After teasing her return with billboards and posters that instructed who to call for a “real good time,” Kacey Musgraves is back with a new single and album on the way. “Dry Spell” previews the singer’s sixth album, Middle Of Nowhere, out May 1. The cheeky, twangy track chronicles Musgrave’s experience with a streak of celibacy, while the punny lyrics are balanced by warm, Western instrumentation. A song like this is practically begging to be covered by Sabrina Carpenter.
Noah Kahan, “Porch Light”
As the April release of Noah Kahan’s anticipated new album nears, the singer has shared his next single, “Porch Light.” True to his folk tendencies, the song prioritizes storytelling over a jangly guitar riff — but perhaps what stands out most is Kahan’s vocal performance, as he seamlessly dips into his higher register throughout the track. With “Porch Light,” it becomes more clear that The Great Divide will showcase new depth to Kahan’s skillset — and thankfully, he has never been an artist to shy away from digging deep.
The Pussycat Dolls, “Club Song”
Yes, it’s true; in the year 2026, The Pussycat Dolls are back. Reunited as a trio — including members Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt — the iconic pop group has returned with a bouncy new track that, as the title “Club Song” suggests, is fit for a night out. The new single comes with even bigger news: The Pussycat Dolls are heading out on tour this June with special guests Lil Kim and Mya. The new song says it best: “Give the girl her girls…and look at her go.”
Momo Boyd, Infinity Song, “Strong”
Singer-songwriter Momo Boyd — part of rising sibling soft-rock band Infinity Song — has shared new track “Strong,” which is billed to both Boyd as a solo act and the group. After making her solo debut last year, Boyd continues to release music on her own and with the band, forging an undeniable resume in the process. Still, “Strong” proves that there is a strength to what Infinity Song is building — while also making clear that the inviting warmth of Boyd’s vocals are perhaps the sturdiest pillar.
Lany, “When Did You Stop Loving Me?”
Following last year’s release of Soft, alternative-pop act Lany has unveiled the deluxe edition titled Soft 2. Standout track “When Did You Stop Loving Me?” shows off a less lovestruck tone than much of the songs on Soft — and features a roaring guitar solo that builds into its final cathartic chorus. The track offers a welcomed balance to the overall tracklist and explores an all-too relatable question — but one that, as the album title points to, is perhaps too “soft” to ever ask out loud. Yet here, Lany shows just how freeing it can feel to not hold back.