New Music Friday
Celebrating the week’s most exciting new releases and playlist additions.
New Music Friday: Taylor Swift Listening Party
THE place to hear tracks from Reputation, hand picked by Taylor for Radio 1.
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Liam Payne introduces his new single Bedroom Floor
Rita Ora AND Liam Payne both release singles today and join Grimmy in the studio!
"Most guys have a bit of an ego don't they!" - Ella Eyre introduces her new single
Ella Eyre joins Clara for New Music Friday on Radio 1.
'They heard it and thought it was...alright' Matty reveals how The 1975 nearly gave 'The Sound' to One Direction
Matty from The 1975 checks in for New Music Friday with Grimmy on Radio 1.
Dua Lipa introduces her new single Blow Your Mind (Mwah)
Dua Lipa phones Clara to introduce her new single on New Music Friday.
Craig David introduces his new single featuring Sigala
Craig David joins Clara in the studio to play us his new single featuring Sigala.
'My parents gave me 3 years to create music' 19 year old Kungs reveals the secret of his success
Kungs phones in from the South of France to discuss new single 'Don't You Know'.
'I don't want to be stuck to one genre' Martin Garrix introduces his surprising new single 'In the Name of Love'
Martin Garrix introduces his new single featuring Bebe Rexha #NewMusicFriday.
'You gotta pay attention more to the music than your fanbase' - Diplo talks Bieber switching up genres
Diplo tells Grimmy what it was like working with Bieber for the new Major Lazer single.
'You just throw the big metal ball as far as you can... that's a weird one' - Macklemore gets Olympic
How did the shot put ever become a sport? Macklemore and Grimmy wonder...
'I would go with 'date'' Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless and Matt Edmondson discuss the perfect 'selfie word'
Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless introduces 'Take Me Down' #NewMusicFriday
'Oi mate, listen yeah!' Aluna introduces AlunaGeorge's sassy new single 'Mean What I Mean'
Aluna from AlunaGeorge joins Clara Amfo on the phone from New York for #NewMusicFriday.
'The creative process never stops!' - Tinashe brings the summer vibes with Superlove
Tinashe presents Clara with her summer-tastic new track Superlove for New Music Friday.
Ghosts, girl talk and 5 Seconds of Summer!
5 Seconds of Summer introduce their new song from the Ghostbusters soundtrack!
'Even on the days we try not to party - it's a party' Joe Jonas introduces DNCE's new single 'Toothbrush'
Clara has Joe Jonas on the phone from LA to introduce DNCE's new single.
'Somebody Else is an ode to jealousy' Matty reveals all about The 1975's new single
'I think this is the best one' Matty from The 1975 chats with Grimmy #NewMusicFriday
Is John Newman's new track an 'anti Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston' record?
John discusses working with Calvin Harris and the new tracks they’ve been working on.
Rizzle Kicks join Clara in the studio for #NewMusicFriday
To catch up with Clara and to spin their latest track.
Have Bastille just released the best Friday song ever?
It wasn’t really a question but yes, yes they have!
Anne-Marie introduces her new single 'The Alarm'
Anne-Marie joins Clara Amfo in the studio to introduce her new single 'The Alarm'.
Theo from Wolf Alice introduces their new single
Clara has Theo on the line from Atlanta to spin their latest track.
Adele, One Direction, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani! Is there anyone Ryan Tedder hasn't written songs for?
Does the OneRepublic frontman recognise the songs he’s written? Grimmy finds out.
James Blake - Radio Silence / I Need A Forest Fire
James Blake's album is Annie Mac's Hottest Record. Hear two tracks exclusively here.
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#DrakeListeningParty
Trevor plays the whole of Drake's new album 'Views' #DrakeListeningParty
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