New music friday - December 5th
LEXA GATES
This week’s edition of New Music Friday arrives heavier than ever, easily one of the last major release waves of 2025. After a quieter drop last week, the industry is back in full force with a stacked lineup of new singles, EPs and albums hitting every corner of the music scene. From Christmas tracks (yes it’s that time of the year again) to breakthrough newcomers delivering some of their strongest work yet, this Friday feels like a final sprint before the year winds down. A perfect moment to catch the hottest releases, discover rising talents, and close 2025 on a high note.
Richard Saunders drops new EP Proof of your love.
Richard Saunders returns with his deeply personal six-track EP Proof of My Love, a heartfelt tribute to his son. Blending smooth R&B grooves, soulful vocals, and intimate storytelling, Saunders captures the joys, struggles, and unconditional love of fatherhood. Tracks like SUGAR (which was released in september) showcase his ability to translate emotion into music that feels both universal and profoundly personal. With Proof of My Love, Saunders delivers a warm, reflective R&B experience, a project that resonates long after the last note.
3Quency go full on Christmas spirit with latest single.
3Quency, the vocal trio spotlighted through Building the Band, has just released their take on Donny Hathaway’s classic This Christmas. Their rendition blends modern R&B harmonies with the warmth and festive soul of the original, offering a fresh yet respectful update. With smooth vocals and a contemporary groove, the group brings a cozy, uplifting energy perfect for the holiday season.
Kÿfy releases short new EP ŸŸŸ.
Fresh off the live session of Baby Pleure with Wamen, rising French R&B talent Kÿfy drops a new 5-track EP, ŸŸŸ. Known for blending smooth vocals, warm melodies and introspective storytelling on tracks like ELLE and Smooth Freestyle, he pushes his alt-R&B signature even further here. The project features last week’s single Et Sÿ, a standout driven by atmospheric production and late-night emotion. With ŸŸŸ, Kÿfy offers a cohesive, intimate and modern R&B experience, solidifying his place as one of the most promising new voices in French R&B.
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Probably the last busy friday of 2025.
As we approach 2026 at a rapid pace, we may have just witnessed one of the last important fridays for music. This week we recommend you give a lstn. to Redveil’s new album, Lexie Carroll’s delicate single, or Luey Nothern’s dreamy latest track, just to name a few. A good weekend up ahead as the bells of the festivities start ringing throughout the world.
Find out all about the new releases here.