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Music Monday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear Today

New tunes from Beyonce, X-Tina, and Betty Who

Every week NewNowNext spotlights new music by upcoming and established artists we think you should know about. Tell us what you think in the comment section.

Christina Aguilera - "Masochist"

X-Tina is back with her first album in six years, Liberation. On her eighth studio album, Aguilera's powerhouse pipes tackle every genre she assigns herself: pop, classic rock, R&B, and hip-hop. Her vocals shine brightest on the album's retro midtempos.

Beyonce & Jay-Z - "Apes**t"

Beyoncé and Jay-Z dropped a surprise joint album over the weekend, Everything Is Love, billed as the first full-length release by The Carters. The LP's 10 songs continue to explore the couple's marital struggles, stirring post-infidelity rumors previously stirred on Bey's 2016 Lemonade and Jay-Z’s 2017 4:44. "We went through hell with heaven on our side," the songress sings on "Lovehappy." "This beach ain't always been no paradise."

Betty Who - "Just Thought You Should Know"

Betty is back! "This EP is a reintroduction of myself," the singer told NewNowNext. "I'm no longer worried about what people think. I'm finally releasing music that I've wanted to for a while and that's true to me." Betty Pt. 1 is 5 insanely delicious tracks tailored made for a summer pool party playlist.

Petal - "Better Than You"

Kiley Lotz, aka Petal, is a queer artist you should know now. She's an indie singer-songwriter living her truth and helping others explore theirs. After wrestling with mental health issues and coming to terms with her bisexual identity, Petal's journey is documented in her latest album, Magic Gone. The result is a charming mix of songs that feel like a hug for your soul. "I hope people will hear the album and begin to offer themselves compassion and room to feel all of their emotions—not just happy ones," Petal told NewNowNext. "And hopefully they come back to it and each song lands differently each time."

Chromeo - "Room Service"

Canadian electro-funk duo are back with their fifth album, Head Over Heels. They say don't judge a book by its cover, but you can guess by how fierce the album art is you're going to be in for a fabulous, sexy ride from start to finish—and you'll be right.

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