It is New Music Friday. Here are five releases to know for Oct. 23, 2026, including a Minnesota artist’s debut and our illuminet pick.
Seven No 6: “Choose Love” (illuminet pick)
Release: Official lyric video posted Sept. 25, 2026
Genre: Electronic rock/rap
“Choose Love” is the newest song from Seven No 6 on the illuminet Creative YouTube channel. Watch the official video below.
UCHAYE: WAR IS OV3R (Minnesota)
Release date: Oct. 23, 2026
Genre: Pop-punk/rock
The pop-punk singer and guitarist, who The Current reports is based in Minnesota, releases her debut EP. It has five tracks, including the single “Currency.”
Listen: WAR IS OV3R on your preferred service (official link)
Anderson .Paak & Cordae: Heavy Is the Crown
Release date: Oct. 23, 2026
Genre: Hip-hop/R&B
The singer-drummer and the rapper team up for a full-length joint album, released through Apeshit, Mass Appeal and Empire.
Listen: Heavy Is the Crown on Spotify
John Legend: Muse
Release date: Oct. 23, 2026
Genre: R&B/soul
Legend’s new studio album is out on Republic Records. It was produced in full and co-written by Pharrell Williams.
Listen: Muse on Spotify
Michael Kiwanuka: Fudge
Release date: Oct. 23, 2026
Genre: Soul/rock
The British singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album is out on Polydor.
Listen: Fudge on Spotify
More from Central MN Buzz
- New Music Friday: Oct. 16, 2026
- Things to do in central Minnesota this weekend (Oct. 23–25)
- Halloween trunk-or-treats and haunted attractions
We do our best to get release details right, but dates, times and locations can change. Please check with the artist, venue or organizer before you go.
Music by illuminet: Watch “The God Light” by Seven No 6 on the illuminet Creative YouTube channel.
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