New Music from Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Jack White & A$AP Rocky

Billboard’s Friday Music Guide is your essential companion to this Friday’s most buzzworthy releases. It’s the key music everyone will be talking about today, and the tunes that will dominate playlists this weekend and beyond.

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This week, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish collaborate on a “Guess,” Jack White delivers new riffs, and A$AP Rocky makes a surprising return. Explore this week’s picks below:

Charli XCX’s Brat era continues with a new remix of “Guess.” Charli’s sultry delivery combined with Billie Eilish’s soft-spoken sexual earnestness creates an explosive mix. This collaboration is bound to have groups of partygoers shouting Eilish’s line, “Charli likes boys, but she knows I’d hit it,” well beyond this summer.

If you’re a fan of the White Stripes, Jack White’s album, No Name, is a great addition to your collection. This album closely resembles his former band’s bluesy garage-rock anthems and serves as a dive into White’s solo work. Initially released to Third Man Records consumers, it’s now available digitally and is sure to satisfy both old and new fans alike.

In an unexpected twist, A$AP Rocky collaborates with Jessica Pratt on “HIGHJACK.” Rocky describes Pratt’s music as a blend of Portishead and Stevie Nicks, which led to this unique collaboration. The track seamlessly blends Rocky’s boisterous flow with Pratt’s enchanting warbling, creating a standout piece.

Khalid’s new album, Sincere, reveals a more mature side of the artist. At 26, Khalid delves into themes of heartbreak, peace, and personal growth. His voice, soothing yet deepened with age, guides listeners through his R&B exploration, marking his first full-length release in five years.

Jelly Roll is on a prolific streak with his recent activities, including appearances and collaborations. However, his latest solo single, “Liar,” maintains his appeal. It’s a venomous farewell adorned with unsettled guitar strums.

Maren Morris covers the highs and lows of her recent life changes, including her decision to leave country music and coming out as bisexual, in her five-song snapshot Intermission. The tracks are a blend of fears and flirtations set against a technicolor pop backdrop.

Puerto Rican hitmaker Justin Quiles offers quick-hitting jams in Permanente. Known for his rumbling hooks and short track lengths, Quiles commands attention without overstaying his welcome.

Jessie Murph teams up with Teddy Swims on the track “Dirty.” Murph’s raw and wounded delivery of lines like “I’ve got no mercy / You don’t deserve me” is authentic and powerful, demonstrating her strength as a collaborator and storyteller.

The Smashing Pumpkins return with their thirteenth studio album, Aghori Mhori Mei, harking back to their mid-‘90s heyday. Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlain simplify their formula, resulting in refreshingly straightforward rock tracks.

Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Into the Well has received a deluxe edition, featuring new collaborations with Leon Bridges and Tiny Habits. Among these additions is “Irish Goodbye,” a wistful kiss-off that stands as one of the most emotionally resonant moments on the project.

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