🎧 New Music Friday – January 2nd 2026

The first New Music Friday of 2026 sets the tone for the year ahead with a strong mix of high-energy collaborations, emotional storytelling, and fresh club-ready sounds. From mainstage power to intimate melodic moments, this week’s releases showcase the diversity and creativity driving electronic music into the new year. Let’s kick off 2026 with five standout tracks you need on your radar.

1. Mike Williams, Brooks & WHAT EVA – Illusion

Mike Williams and Brooks join forces with WHAT EVA on Illusion, delivering a high-energy dance anthem packed with vibrant synths and explosive drops. The track blends Brooks’ precision-driven production with Mike Williams’ festival-ready sound, resulting in a powerful yet playful mainstage weapon. WHAT EVA’s vocals add a modern pop edge, making the track both accessible and energetic. The build-ups are dynamic, leading into a drop filled with bouncy basslines and bright melodies. Illusion is a bold and exciting way to start the year on a high note.

2. Tomas Grey – Rumors

Tomas Grey brings a smooth and infectious vibe with Rumors, a track built around sleek grooves and atmospheric textures. The production feels intimate yet danceable, blending subtle basslines with refined percussion and melodic accents. Vocals glide effortlessly through the mix, adding intrigue and emotional depth. The track’s restrained energy makes it perfect for late-night listening or warm-up sets. Rumors showcases Tomas Grey’s ability to craft stylish, modern electronic music with lasting replay value.

3. Don Diablo & Pink Sweat$ – 5 Minutes

Don Diablo teams up with Pink Sweat$ for 5 Minutes, a soulful and melodic crossover that blends electronic production with smooth R&B influence. Pink Sweat$’s distinctive vocals bring warmth and vulnerability, sitting beautifully atop Don Diablo’s polished, futuristic sound design. The track flows effortlessly, focusing on groove and emotion rather than explosive drops. 5 Minutes feels intimate and refined, highlighting Don Diablo’s versatility and his talent for blending genres without losing identity. A standout collaboration that bridges dance and pop with ease.

4. BL3SS – 567AM

BL3SS returns with 567AM, a deep, groove-driven house track capturing the raw energy of late-night dance floors. The production is minimal yet powerful, driven by rolling basslines, crisp drums, and hypnotic vocal elements. The track thrives on momentum, gradually pulling listeners into its rhythm without relying on heavy drops. 567AM feels gritty, confident, and perfectly suited for after-hours sets. It’s a statement release that reinforces BL3SS’s place in the underground house scene.

5. Lost Frequencies, CIEL. & Radio Cargo – Listen To Me

Lost Frequencies teams up with CIEL. and Radio Cargo for Listen To Me, a melodic and emotionally rich track filled with warmth and atmosphere. The production blends soft guitar elements, airy synths, and gentle rhythms that create a comforting, immersive soundscape. CIEL.’s vocals add vulnerability and sincerity, drawing listeners into the song’s emotional core. The track builds subtly, focusing on mood and melody rather than sheer energy. Listen To Me is a beautiful, introspective way to begin 2026.

💡 Why You Should Listen

• Illusion – Explosive, high-energy collaboration built for mainstage moments.

• Rumors – Smooth, stylish grooves with a late-night vibe.

• 5 Minutes – Soulful crossover blending electronic and R&B influences.

• 567AM – Deep, hypnotic house energy for after-hours sessions.

• Listen To Me – Warm, emotional melodic storytelling from Lost Frequencies.

All these fresh releases have been added to our radio playlist and are now available to stream on Spotify in the New EDM Friday playlist. Tune in, follow the playlist, and stay up to date with the best new tracks from the world of dance and electronic music every week.