New Music Friday October 30: Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams, Nickelback, JISOO, Dead Man’s Bones, ILLIT and More

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

BTS kicked off their Brazilian run of BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG with an opening show at Estádio do MorumBIS in Sãn Paulo, marking another milestone in their sold-out Latin American tour leg. BTS arrived in Brazil following sold out stadium shows across Columbia, Peru, Chile and Argentina. More than 1.9 million people accessed the ticketing system for the group’s three Sãn Paulo performances.

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LL COOL J is bringing the sound, story and legacy of hip-hop to Las Vegas with ROCK THE BELLS: THE RESIDENCY. His 11-show residency will kick off May 15, 2027 at Dolby Live at Park MGM and will include immersive storytelling, his iconic hits and special guest performances. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on November 2 at ticketmaster.com.

Gracie Abrams performed an intimate show for SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series at Irving Plaza in New York City last weekend. She performed songs from her latest album, Daughter from Hell, and she just announced she will be releasing the deluxe version of her album on November 20. The deluxe version will include five additional songs, including new single “Here You Come, There You Go” out now.

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BET announced that Durand Bernarr will receive the Soul Personified Honor and perform at Soul Train Awards 2026. He will be celebrated for his fearless creativity, vocal mastery and contributions to contemporary music. Durand will also host The 2026 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Show: Back on Track. BET also announced that Elmiene will receive the New Soul Honor and perform. The New Soul Honor celebrates a rising artist whose distinctive voice and artistry are helping shape the future of R&B. The awards will air November 27 on BET and CBS.

After 16 years, Kesha has finally released her long-lost music video for her fan-favorite song “Backstabber.” Originally filmed in 2009, the video was never officially released and now the video is out. Kesha shared, “In 2009, I knew I wanted “Backstabber” to be a single, so I took it upon myself to make this video to convince everyone that it deserved its moment. Finally…in 2026…it’s OUT! This video will always have a special place in my heart.”

SOMBR surprised the crowd during his show in Orlando, FL last weekend by bringing out Goo Goo Dolls for a performance of “Iris.” SOMBR is currently on his YOU ARE THE REASON TOUR in North America.

Bryce Glenn

The Latin Recording Academy announced additional performers for the 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The lineup includes Cristian Castro, Camila Fernández, Feid, Luis Figueroa, Fonseca, Grupo Frontera, Milo J, Niña Pastori, Reik, Sofía Reyes, Yami Safdie and The Warning. The telecast will also feature a tribute celebrating the legacy of José Alfredo Jiménez in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Dead Man’s Bones, the musical partnership of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, return with a new song, “Lost In The Night,” which is their first new music since 2009. After trying several Los Angeles studios without finding the sound they wanted, the duo took two guitars, two drum machines, and two synthesizers to a farm outside the city and recorded the song in a day. The music video stars Noah Jupe and Rain Spencer as they leave a cemetery and venture into the streets of the city.

The Art of Elysium announced that John Mayer and McG will serve as the HEAVEN event co-chairs alongside Alix Nichol, Faryal Ganjehei and Sima Morrison. This year’s honorees include Henry Diltz, serving as the 2026 HEAVEN Visionary and Rain Phoenix who will receive the Spirit of Elysium honor. The event will take place December 12 at Chaplin Studios in Hollywood.

Plus, new music from Mariah Carey, Reba, Gracie Abrams, Nickelback, Daddy Yankee, Kirk Franklin, Lady A, Dominic Fike, ILLIT and more.

Glitter (Deluxe Edition) – Mariah Carey

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify

“I’m A Survivor (Official Show Theme Song)” – Reba McEntire

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“Here You Come, There You Go” – Gracie Abrams

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Everything Under The Sun – Nickelback

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LA POSTAL – Daddy Yankee

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“ADDICTED” – JISOO

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“Lost In The Night” – Dead Man’s Bones

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify

I Am What I Am – Kirk Franklin

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“Bigger Picture” – Lady A

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BREAK EVEN – ILLIT

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How To Quit Smoking – Dominic Fike

Stream it now: Apple / Spotify

Clean Slate – Dustin Lynch