Friday Music Guide: New Music From Rosalía, Kehlani, Katy Perry & More

Friday Music Guide: New Releases from Rosalía, Kehlani, Katy Perry & More

This week’s Friday Music Guide highlights the key new music everyone will be discussing and enjoying throughout the weekend and beyond, featuring top releases from Rosalía, Kehlani, Katy Perry, and others.

Rosalía’s Ambitious New Album: LUX

Rosalía delivers one of the most ambitious pop albums of the year, if not the decade. Drawing from diverse languages, genres, and eras, LUX stands out as a vast and unique pop experience.

“It’s like an album she wrote to God — whatever each person feels God is to them,” said Afo Verde, chairman and CEO of Sony Latin Iberia, in Billboard’s cover story on Rosalía. “This is an artist who said, ‘I want to walk down a path where few walk.’”

The album transcends typical pop boundaries, with songs that might resonate more deeply in an opera house or symphony hall, while maintaining an accessible and charismatic quality. Rosalía’s powerful voice carries the weight of her bold artistic vision flawlessly.

Other Notable Releases This Week

Summary

This week's releases display strong, expressive artistry, especially Rosalía’s genre-defying LUX, which challenges pop conventions with its bold ambition and cultural depth.

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Billboard Billboard — 2025-11-07

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