New Pop Music Releases for May 2016

Looking for some new pop music to listen to in May 2016? Check out our list of some of the latest releases from some of your favorite artists!

New Releases

Here are some new pop music releases for May 2016! Keep an ear out for these chart-toppers and more.

Albums

May 2016 is shaping up to be a great month for new music, with a number of highly-anticipated albums set to be released. Here are some of the most anticipated pop albums scheduled for release this month:

-Justin Bieber – Purpose (May 13): The Canadian megastar’s long-awaited fourth studio album features the singles “Sorry” and “Love Yourself,” both of which have been huge hits worldwide.

-Adele – 25 (May 20): The British singer’s much-anticipated third album includes the lead single “Hello,” which has broken numerous records since its release in October 2015.

-One Direction – Made in the A.M. (November 13): The boy band’s fifth studio album is their first without former member Zayn Malik, who left the group in March 2015. The album’s lead single, “Perfect,” was co-written by Harry Styles and was released in October 2015.

-Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams (December 4): The British rock band’s seventh studio album features the lead single “Adventure of a Lifetime,” which was released in November 2015.

Singles

This month’s new music releases include singles from some of the biggest names in pop, including Justin Bieber,Ariana Grande, and Nick Jonas. There are also new tracks from lesser-known artists like Martin Garrix and Daya that are sure to get you moving.

As always, these new releases are just a sampling of the great music that’s out there – so be sure to explore and find your own new favorites.

Notable Mentions

It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through 2016. The past few months have flown by, and with them, a number of great new pop music releases. Here are a few of the best new pop music releases for May 2016.

Albums

Pop music lovers rejoice, because May is bringing a plethora of new albums to get excited about! Below are some of the most highly anticipated releases of the month.

-Britney Spears – “Glory”
– Fifth Harmony – “7/27”
– Troye Sivan – “Blue Neighbourhood”
– Meghan Trainor – “Thank You”
– Blake Shelton – “If I’m Honest”
– Nick Jonas – “Last Year Was Complicated”
– Christina Aguilera – “Liberation”

Singles

May has been a great month for new music, with many artists releasing new singles that are sure to get you moving. Below are some of the most notable releases from this month.

“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake: The lead single from the upcoming Trolls movie soundtrack, this upbeat track will have you dancing in no time.

“One Dance” by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla: Drake teams up with Wizkid and Kyla for this laid-back, summery track that’s perfect for spending time with friends.

“thy art is murders – “The definitive ranking of all 21 songs on Radiohead’s “OK Computer”” by Consequence of Sound: In case you needed another reason to love Radiohead, Consequence of Sound has put together a definitive ranking of all 21 tracks on the band’s classic album OK Computer.