It’s New Music Friday. Here are new releases out this week, Oct. 16, 2026, including a debut solo album from a Minnesota singer-songwriter, a new Zach Bryan EP with a tour that opens in Minneapolis, and this week’s Illuminet pick from Minnesota’s own Seven No 6. Official links are included so you can hear them for yourself.
Illuminet pick: Seven No 6, “777 Everybody Jump” (illuminet Remix 2026)
Release: Official video posted July 31, 2026
Genre: Electronic rock/rap
Seven No 6 is a Minnesota electronic rock and rap project, and its videos are produced by illuminet. The 2026 illuminet remix of “777 Everybody Jump” is on the illuminet Creative YouTube channel. The newest Seven No 6 release, “Choose Love,” was featured last week; you can also watch the “Choose Love” official lyric video.
Zach Bryan: Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs
Release date: Oct. 16, 2026
Genre: Country/Americana
The eight-song EP is out on Warner Records. Lana Del Rey is featured on “Lies,” and Turnpike Troubadours appear on “Plainsman.” Bryan’s 2027 stadium tour of the same name opens April 28, 2027, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. General public ticket sales start Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. local time.
Listen: Zach Bryan on Spotify
Fontaines D.C.: Dopamine Chamber
Release date: Oct. 16, 2026
Genre: Rock
Dopamine Chamber is the fifth studio album from the Irish rock band, released on XL Recordings.
Listen: Dopamine Chamber on Spotify
The Avalanches: No Bad Memories
Release date: Oct. 16, 2026
Genre: Electronic
The Australian group’s fourth studio album is out on Modular Recordings. The digital release has 31 tracks.
Listen: No Bad Memories on Spotify
Emily Bjorke: Are You Going to Heaven or Hell
Release date: Oct. 16, 2026
Genre: Indie pop/folk
Emily Bjorke is a Minnesota singer-songwriter who previously fronted the Minneapolis band Last Import. This is her debut solo album, following the singles “No Angel,” “Skeletons in Toronto” and “Little Time.”
Listen: Emily Bjorke on Spotify
More from Central MN Buzz
- Missed last week? Read New Music Friday for Oct. 9.
- Looking for live music and shows close to home? See our things to do in central Minnesota this weekend.
- GREAT Theatre’s “Les Misérables” opens tonight at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Read our Les Misérables preview.
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