New Music Friday brings major releases from Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Tate McRae, Zach Bryan and Angèle. The Oct. 16 lineup includes two pop singles, a country EP and a full-length French-language pop album.
The releases span several genres while featuring collaborations with Lana Del Rey, Turnpike Troubadours, Caroline Polachek and other artists.
Olivia Rodrigo Features Chappell Roan on ‘Expectations’
Olivia Rodrigo has released a new version of “expectations” featuring Chappell Roan. The original song appeared on Rodrigo’s third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
The remix marks Roan’s first official appearance as a featured artist. Daniel Nigro, a longtime collaborator with both singers, produced the track.
Roan adds a new verse that approaches the song’s romantic themes from a queer perspective. Her contribution expands the story while retaining the original production’s pop foundation.
Bardia Zeinali directed the accompanying music video. Rodrigo and Roan compete as different characters on a fictional retro program called “The Big Expectations Show.”
The video references television game shows from the 1980s and 1990s. Talking Heads frontman David Byrne appears as a host, while Nigro makes a cameo.
Tate McRae Returns With ‘Housewife’
Tate McRae begins a new musical chapter with “Housewife”, a three-minute pop single released through RCA Records.
The song reverses traditional expectations surrounding its title. McRae presents independence and financial control as the foundations of her ideal life.
An accompanying video combines choreography with scenes inside a mansion and aboard a boat. The story follows a relationship that becomes increasingly controlling before McRae’s character chooses independence.
“Housewife” follows McRae’s recent run of dance-oriented pop releases. The single also arrives with her first music video of the new era.
Zach Bryan Releases Eight-Song EP
Zach Bryan expands his 2026 catalog with Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs. The eight-song EP runs approximately 29 minutes.
Lana Del Rey joins Bryan on “Lies.” Oklahoma country band Turnpike Troubadours appears on “Plainsman.”
The project also includes “Dog Days” and songs examining relationships, betrayal and personal change. Bryan released the EP through Belting Bronco Records and Warner Records.
The collection follows With Heaven on Top, Bryan’s 25-track studio album released in January. It gives the singer-songwriter his second major project of the year.
Angèle Follows Her ‘Instinct’
Belgian singer Angèle has released Instinct, her third studio album. The 13-track project moves deeper into electronic music and club-oriented production.
Angèle described the album as a personal journal covering the previous three years. The record includes material performed in French and English.
The album’s collaborators include Justice, Soulwax, Caroline Polachek and French producer SebastiAn. “What You Want” features Justice, while “Love Triangle” pairs Angèle with Polachek and SebastiAn.
Other previously released tracks include “Dis-le” and “Une seule vie.” Angèle issued the album through GGL Records and Sony Music.
Together, this week’s releases offer new choices across pop, country and European electronic music. All four projects are now available through major streaming platforms.