19-07-2025
This Week In Music: BTS, Maluma, Renee Rapp, Aespa Drop New Hits
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While some industry bigwigs made their return to the music scene with new releases, some newcomers proved with their songs that they are here to stay.
Another week, another bunch of artists released new music for their fans. While some musicians made their return to the scene, others just proved that they are here to stay. From the global K-pop sensation, BTS, who released their first album in three years, to Renee Rapp gearing up for the release of her new album with the release of a new single, artists across genres delivered some fresh projects that their fans have been waiting for.
Here's a list of all the artists who released new music this week.
BTS' Permission To Dance On Stage – Live
The K-pop group's new album features 22 songs from their sold-out tour in 2021 by the same name. Permission To Dance On Stage – Live marks their first release in three years.
Good Charlotte's Stepper
The American rock band released Stepper, a single from their upcoming eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, scheduled to drop on August 8. It's their first release since their 2018 album Generation Rx.
Reneé Rapp's Why Is She Still Here
The new pop ballad marks the third one from the 25-year-old singer and songwriter's forthcoming LP Bite Me. Her second studio album is set to be released on August 1.
Alex Warren's You'll Be Alright, Kid
You'll Be Alright, Kid is the debut studio album of Alex Warren, comprising 21 songs. The singer has also collaborated with BLACKPINK's Rose on the song On My Mind.
Maluma's Bronceador
The Colombian rapper and singer released the ultimate summer anthem, Bronceador. It is produced by hitmakers MadMusick, Majestik, Ily Wonder, and Los Jaycobz.
Sheryl Crow & The Real Lowdown's The New Normal
Sheryl Crow released her new single, The New Normal, in collaboration with The Real Lowdown. The song is loosely based on the current political scenario in America.
Thomas Rhett's ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol' Boy)
The American country music artist released the deluxe edition of his seventh studio album titled About a Woman on July 18. About a Woman (& a Good Ol' Boy) features 21 tracks.
Trisha Yearwood's The Mirror
The singer, who has been in the music business for nearly three decades, just released her sixteenth studio album, The Mirror. This is the first time she has sung the songs from a first-person perspective.
Zac Brown Band feat. Snoop Dogg's Let It Run
The country hitmakers, Zack Brown Band, dropped the track, Let It Run, feat. Snoop Dogg. It is a single from their new album Love & Fear.
feat Taboo's East LA
The Grammy-winning artist returned to the music scene with the song East LA, featuring Black Eyed Peas member Taboo.
Jessie Murph's Sex Hysteria
The singer, who made her debut in 2021, is back with another hip-hop album Sex Hysteria. It consists of 15 songs.
FLETCHER's Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?
The American singer's Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me is her third album. Through it, she showcases her softer side, contrary to her previous releases.
Scotty McCreery's Scooter and Friends
The American Idol winner released his first-ever EP, Scooter and Friends, this week. It consists of five songs.
Aespa's Dark Arts
The K-pop quartet released Dark Arts, a follow-up to their previous song Dirty Work. It is also a promotional single for the game PUBG: Battlegrounds.
BUSH's I Beat Loneliness
I Beat Loneliness is the tenth studio album of the British rock band BUSH. Consisting of 12 songs, the album was preceded by two pre-release singles.
Jonathan Groff's Splish Splash from JUST IN TIME (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Splish Splash is one of the songs on Just In Time, an exhilarating new musical.
Em Beihold's Brutus
The singer wrestles with envy and jealousy in the new single Brutus. She is best known for collaborating with Stephen Sanchez on the song Until I Found You.
As1one's Together As One
The first Israeli-Palestinian band, as1one, released their single Together As One, which carries the message of faith and togetherness.
Tommy Richman's MIAMI
Tommy Richman returned to the scene with the new single, MIAMI. The uptempo track is a perfect anthem for the summer.
GELO's League of My Own
Rising rapper GELO released his debut album League of My Own, consisting of 13 tracks, which includes Tweaker and Can You Please (feat. GloRilla) among others.
Jackson Dean's Turn On The Lights
The Platinum-selling singer tells the story of youth and dreams in his new track Turn On The Lights. He wrote the song alongside producer and frequent collaborator Luke Dick.
Ryan and Rory's Them Boots
The musician duo, Ryan and Rory, is back with their fast-paced new track Them Boots. The song is a nod to their country fans.
AURORA's You Can't Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8)
This song is by the Norwegian singer Aurora and is featured as the theme song for Season 2 of the Japanese anime series Kaiju No. 8.
Ally Evenson's The Line
The acclaimed indie-alternative singer released her highly anticipated new single, The Line, whose music video 'is almost a prequel" to her debut album, BLUE SUPER LOVE.
Penelope Road's The Diamond Street Sessions
The Diamind Street Sessions is a three-track EP by the Atlanta-based band Penelope Road. It also features the brand new single, So It Goes.
Whitney Whitney's 1.1
1.1 is the singer Whitney Whitney's first-ever EP.
Niia's Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes is the American singer Niia's powerful interpretation of the 1946 jazz standard by Matt Dennis & Earl B. Brent
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July 19, 2025, 12:44 IST
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