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Ariana Grande, Cardi B, and Ellie Goulding Drop New Music on July 31 2026
Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album Petal, Cardi B’s single “Ah Ha”, and Ellie Goulding’s single “Four Seasons” will all be released on Friday, July 31 2026. The tracks will drop at 9 p.m. Pacific Time and 12 a.m. Eastern Time on Spotify and Apple Music, according to the New Music Friday schedule.
Petal is the first release from Grande’s own imprint, Babydoll Music, in partnership with Republic Records. The album contains 13 songs and follows the 2024 project Eternal Sunshine. Its lead single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me”, was issued on May 29 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. In Spotify listener rankings, Petal tops the New Music Friday list with 93.9 million listeners.
Cardi B’s new single “Ah Ha” was previewed on July 27 and officially announced on July 29. The track is being released through Atlantic Records and will be available at midnight on the same date as the other releases. The single has 31.6 million Spotify listeners and follows the artist’s 2025 album Am I The Drama?.
Ellie Goulding’s single “Four Seasons” is the most streamed new track on the Friday, with 51.6 million Spotify listeners. The song is part of the artist’s ongoing work and will be added to the streaming catalog at the same time as the other releases.
Other albums on the New Music Friday list include Ahhcade by Pnau (14.9 million listeners), Oriade by Davido (11.1 million), Sunburn Mixtape by Tucker Wetmore (10.4 million), Paradise Records by Logic (8.3 million), For a good time… by Odeal (5.4 million), and XXXXX by Arca (1 million). The singles list also features “Te Olvido (La La)” by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, and Becky G (25.3 million listeners), “Home to me” by Tones And I (18.4 million), and “Nightmare to dreams” by Meek Mill (14.8 million), among others.
The release schedule reflects a common industry practice of launching new music on Friday evenings to maximize streaming momentum. By aligning the drop times across major platforms, the artists and their labels aim to capture listeners during peak weekend listening periods. The high Spotify listener counts for the top releases indicate strong pre‑release interest and suggest that the albums and singles will generate significant streaming activity once they become available.
In summary, July 31 2026 will see a robust slate of new music from high‑profile artists. Ariana Grande’s Petal will add to her catalog of chart‑topping releases, Cardi B’s “Ah Ha” continues her streak of successful singles, and Ellie Goulding’s “Four Seasons” expands her recent output. All titles will be accessible on Spotify and Apple Music at the scheduled times, ready for listeners to add to their playlists.
Petal is the first release from Grande’s own imprint, Babydoll Music, in partnership with Republic Records. The album contains 13 songs and follows the 2024 project Eternal Sunshine. Its lead single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me”, was issued on May 29 and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. In Spotify listener rankings, Petal tops the New Music Friday list with 93.9 million listeners.
Cardi B’s new single “Ah Ha” was previewed on July 27 and officially announced on July 29. The track is being released through Atlantic Records and will be available at midnight on the same date as the other releases. The single has 31.6 million Spotify listeners and follows the artist’s 2025 album Am I The Drama?.
Ellie Goulding’s single “Four Seasons” is the most streamed new track on the Friday, with 51.6 million Spotify listeners. The song is part of the artist’s ongoing work and will be added to the streaming catalog at the same time as the other releases.
Other albums on the New Music Friday list include Ahhcade by Pnau (14.9 million listeners), Oriade by Davido (11.1 million), Sunburn Mixtape by Tucker Wetmore (10.4 million), Paradise Records by Logic (8.3 million), For a good time… by Odeal (5.4 million), and XXXXX by Arca (1 million). The singles list also features “Te Olvido (La La)” by Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, and Becky G (25.3 million listeners), “Home to me” by Tones And I (18.4 million), and “Nightmare to dreams” by Meek Mill (14.8 million), among others.
The release schedule reflects a common industry practice of launching new music on Friday evenings to maximize streaming momentum. By aligning the drop times across major platforms, the artists and their labels aim to capture listeners during peak weekend listening periods. The high Spotify listener counts for the top releases indicate strong pre‑release interest and suggest that the albums and singles will generate significant streaming activity once they become available.
In summary, July 31 2026 will see a robust slate of new music from high‑profile artists. Ariana Grande’s Petal will add to her catalog of chart‑topping releases, Cardi B’s “Ah Ha” continues her streak of successful singles, and Ellie Goulding’s “Four Seasons” expands her recent output. All titles will be accessible on Spotify and Apple Music at the scheduled times, ready for listeners to add to their playlists.