Welcome back to New Music Friday for our first edition of 2026 featuring all the latest albums released Jan. 9.
Zach Bryan leads the week with another honest, stripped-back release that leans into reflection and connection.
Dry Cleaning continue to refine their sharp, spoken-word post-punk edge with a sound that feels both detached and deeply human.
Jenny On Holiday steps into the spotlight with a solo moment that blends vulnerability and melody, offering something intimate and quietly powerful.
Mon Rovîa brings warmth and purpose to the lineup, weaving folk-rooted storytelling with a sense of heritage and movement.
Home Star delivers a thoughtful, immersive release that rewards close listening and time spent with the record.
As always, the entire list of new albums released today, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 is below in no particular order. My most anticipated albums are in bold.
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New Album Releases – Friday, Janury 6, 2026
Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
heavensouls x stickerbush aka sidepeices -darklight
Zach Bryan – With Heaven On Top
loopcinema – My-Lovely-Yellow-Kombi
Renatto Olivares – Aguas Raras
Enshine – Elevation
00Yume – absynoro
Guè & Cookin Soul – FASTLIFE 5: Audio Luxury
Tha God Fahim & Nicholas Craven – Ultimate Dump Gawd 2
Viagra Boys – viagr aboys (Japanese Deluxe Edition)
Aliyah’s Interlude – KUNTOLOGY 101 EP
Blue – Reflections
The Cribs – Selling A Vibe
Dry Cleaning – Secret Love
Home Star – A Binding Life
Jenny On Holiday – Quicksand Heart
The Kid – LAROI BEFORE I FORGET
Maya Delilah – The Long Way Round (Deluxe Edition)
Mon Rovîa – Bloodline
The Protomen – Act III: This City Made Us
Various Artists – We Are Friends vol 12
Zu Ferrum – Sidereum
Thomas Strønen / Time Is a Blind – Guide Off Stillness
