5 of the week’s hottest music releases

On Friday (March 20), a whole slew of our favorite artists dropped some incredible new releases. From BTS’s long-awaited comeback to FLO’s latest step toward world domination, here are five of this week’s hottest music releases that you need to listen to.

Niall Horan – “Dinner Party”

Niall Horan released the title track from his upcoming album Dinner, will be released on June 5. This track is extra special to Nialler, as it’s about the moment he met his girlfriend Amelia, which also inspired the rest of his upcoming record. He said, “this song is about a really happy and big moment in my life. One night at a simple dinner party that changed my life.” The track itself showcases Niall in his lover boy era – a gorgeous, romantic offering that will have us kicking our feet.

BTS – “SWIM”

K-Pop sensations BTS are making their long-awaited comeback and are back with their brand new album ARIRANG, including lead single ‘SWIM’. Speaking about the track, the group said “A song that reflects life itself. I hope it resonates with a lot of people as they move through each day, take each moment as it comes, splash along and keep swimming forward. The more you listen, the warmer it feels, so I hope it becomes a source of strength as people go through their lives.” The entire record is authentically BTS – it encapsulates theirs and the universality of the emotions they encounter.

FLO – “Leak It”

Girl band FLO have been on the cusp of big things for quite some time, and their latest single ‘Leak It’ could be the game changer for them. The bold offering reflects life in the spotlight and comes alongside an iconic music video where the girls visit a wellness retreat where they are trained in the unspoken rules of modern fame. Serving up vocals, looks and dance moves in equal measure, ‘Leak It’ cements Jorja, Stella and Renée’s girl band vision so if you don’t already know FLO, it’s time you did!

Lizzo – ‘Don’t Make Me Love U’

Lizzo has released her first track of 2026, the mid-tempo RnB-tinged ‘Don’t Make Me Love U’. Produced by Ricky Reed and Cheche Alara, the song is accompanied by a powerful visual that sees Lizzo come face to face with her former self. The song follows the release of several standalone singles and the announcement of a new album called Love in real life, however, a release date has yet to be confirmed.

Take It – “You’re a Superstar”

Ahead of their upcoming The Circus tour, Take That have revealed their new single ‘You’re a Superstar’, marking their first release since 2024. The song was first teased at the end of their latest Netflix documentary but is now available for fans to download and stream worldwide. Infused with elements of Take That’s classic trademark sound, “You’re a Superstar” is the first offering to be taken from their upcoming 10th studio album, due for release later this year.


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