New Music Friday April 4: Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Ciara, Gracie Abrams 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.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile released their collaborative studio album, Who Believes In Angels? They wrote and recorded the album in just 20 days. They also filmed a primetime concert special, An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile that will feature live performances, captivating stories about their enduring friendship and an intimate look at their new album. The special airs April 6 on CBS.

Ed Sheeran has returned with a new single “Azizam” which is about the universality of emotion. Ed said, “Even though it’s completely different to anything that I’ve ever done before, Azizam feels familiar to me.”  

CBS will air MTV Video Music Awards for the first time — airing live from UBS Arena on September 7. The three hour CBS broadcast will simulcast on MTV and a one-hour live pre-show will air across Paramount Media Networks.

Katy Perry will be performing at the 11th Breakthrough Prize ceremony on Saturday, April 5 in Los Angeles. The Breakthrough Prize celebrates the research achievements of the world’s top scientists, awarding more than $15 million in prizes annually. Sia will also perform and other expected attendees include Christina Aguilera, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close, Lily Collins, Jodie Foster, Paris Hilton, Gayle King, Lizzo, Gwyneth Paltrow and more.

On April 2, Sierra Club, the nation’s largest and most influential environmental grassroots organization, honored Dr. Jane Goodall, William Shatner, Bill Nye, Quannah Chasinghorse, Jessica Sarowitz, Josh & Rebcca Tickett and Wawa Gatheru for their advocacy in environmental and social justice at the 2025 Trail Blazers Ball. The evening featured performances by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Aly & AJ and Frédéric Yonnet.

Jordan Davis announced his 2025 Ain’t Enough Road Tour, which will kick off September 11 in Greater Palm Springs, CA. Jordan announced the tour in a video featuring surprise cameos by Peyton Manning and Jim Nantz and his fellow tour mates Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent Mason. Tickets are available now.

Naomi Campbell made a surprise appearance during Usher’s concert in London on April 1. She strutted down the stage while he performed “Bad Girl.” This was their first time on stage together since 2004’s Fashion Rocks. Usher is currently on his Past Present Future tour, with more shows in London before he heads to Paris next.

Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball tour has added 13 new dates in response to incredible fan demand. The updated routing includes second shows in Manchester and Stockholm, third nights in Las Vegas, Seattle, Miami, Toronto, Chicago and Barcelona, and fourth performances in both London and Paris. In New York City, Gaga has added three additional shows, bringing the total to six nights at Madison Square Garden.

Plus, new music from Miley Cyrus, Ciara, Gracie Abrams, Nick Carter, Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, HAIM and more!

Who Believes In Angels? – Elton John & Brandi Carlile

“End of the World” – Miley Cyrus

“Azizam” – Ed Sheeran

“Ecstasy”– Ciara

“Death Wish (Live From The O2 Arena)” – Gracie Abrams

“Hey Kid” – Nick Carter

“Bell Bottoms Up” – Lainey Wilson

“Me Most Nights” – Old Dominion

“Everybody’s trying to figure me out” – HAIM

Fell In Love With A Cowgirl – Parmalee

“Finish This Drink” – Brothers Osborne

“Silver Lining” – Laufey

“Til The Last One Dies” – Chris Young

“Next to Nothing” – Aly & AJ

CHILDSTAR – Grace VanderWaal

F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3 – Skrillex

“cool” – Michael Clifford

“Fight & Fuck” – G-EAZY

“RUN!” – Eddie Benjamin

“Surrender” – Alesso & Becky Hill

“If You Love Me Let Me Go” – Colbie Caillat feat Russell Dickerson

“Gucci Mane” – Jessie Murph

“catch these fists” – Wet Leg

“Blonde” – Malibu Babie feat Heidi Montag

“Tonight” – PinkPantheress

“Ride Or Die Radio” – Kassi Ashton

“Smoke & Embers” – Waylon Wyatt & Willow Avalon

I Know What I Want – Sydney Rose

“High On A Heartbreak” – Hailey Whitters

“Under The Aurora” – Counting Crows

“Back To Me” – The Marías
 

“All The Way” – BigXThaPlug feat Bailey Zimmerman

DON KBRN – Eladio Carrión

“California Cowgirl” – Annie Bosko 

“DEVOTION” – KiNG MALA

“Lay Me By Your Side” – Levi Evans

“Work” – Anyma feat Yeat

“Without a Head” – Strange Neighbors

“Back In The Country” – George Birge

“DJ” – BETWEEN FRIENDS

“FYN” – LØREN

“Sweet Caroline” Two Friends Remix – Neil Diamond & Two Friends

“Lose My Cool” – Lauren Watkins

“spaceman” – Ethan Regan

“Karaoke” – Crash Adams

“Pity Party” – Lydia Night

“New Girl” – Jai’Len Josey

“Ms. Goody Two Shoes” – Alex Isley

Waves of it – GIGI

“Last Girls at the Party” – The Beaches

“Bodyology” – Snow Wife

“Threw Me Away” – Hayes Warner

“The Sun” – Brittany Broski