This is a short external music news digest for May 29, 2026. It pulls from public publisher feeds, summarizes only the headline context, and links readers back to the original reporting.
Use this as a quick scan of what is moving around the wider music industry today. UpcomingSounds does not republish full external articles.
Music News To Watch
- Barry Can’t Swim Inks Deal With Atlantic Records, Drops Dancefloor Heater ‘Return to Bhibo’ (Billboard, May 29)
The Scottish DJ and producer released his sophomore album, Loser, in 2025. - Ariana Grande, Labrinth, aespa & More: New Music Friday Guide (Billboard, May 29)
Check out the must-hear releases of the week. - After a Prolonged Absence, Boards of Canada Fires-Up With ‘Inferno’: Stream It Now (Billboard, May 29)
With "Inferno," which arrived in full at the stroke of midnight via Warp Records, the Scottish electronic duo brings to an end a 13-year drought. - Syd Announces First Album in Four Years (Pitchfork, May 29)
Beard is out July 17 - Chief Keef and Katy Perry Work It Out On The Remix (Pitchfork, May 29)
An infamous online beef comes to a close on a new version of Perry’s 2013 song “Legendary Lovers” - Listen to Ariana Grande’s New Song “Hate That I Made You Love Me” (Pitchfork, May 29)
Petal arrives July 31 - Blood Orange Samples Sky Ferreira on New Song (Pitchfork, May 29)
“Essex_Honey.mp3” is Dev Hynes’ first release of 2026 - Ariana Grande Unveils ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’: Stream It Now (Billboard, May 29)
The first taste of Petal has finally arrived.
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