The Friday Cue: August 29, 2025
From stream to screen - playlists to placements.
Streaming Platforms – U.S. Highlights
Spotify – New Music Friday (U.S.) – August 29, 2025
Top featured tracks in the U.S. playlist:
1. 925 – Sammy Virji & Chris Lake, RoRo
2. Set Me Free – Martin Garrix & Arcando
3. Monsoon – Emma Louise & Flume
4. Hold On, Let Go – ANOTR, WAYNE SNOW, 3DDY
5. Legumes – Mochakk, Kwengface
Spotify
Apple Music – New Music Daily (U.S.) – August 29, 2025
Today's top tracks include:
Cover Star: Tears – Sabrina Carpenter (from Man’s Best Friend)
Additional new releases featured today:
When a Good Man Cries – CMAT
Jealous Type – Doja Cat (lead single from Vie)
SE LO JURO MOR – Feid
What – Doja Cat (from Vie)
These are among the freshest drops featured today.
Apple Music - Web Player
U.S. Media & Sync Highlights
Apple TV+ – KPOPPED Special (August 29 Premiere)
Highlights: Spice Girls (Emma Bunton & Mel B) reunite with K‑pop group Itzy for reimagined versions of “Wannabe” and “Say You’ll Be There.” Hosted by PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, blending Western icons and K‑pop flair.
The Sun
Album Release – Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Released today (August 29, 2025), this synth‑pop/post‑disco album features:
Lead single: Manchild (charted #1 U.S., UK, Ireland)
Second single and playlist centerpiece: Tears
Spotify
Friday Anthem
Sabrina Carpenter – “Tears” stands out across platforms: it’s the Apple Music Daily cover pick, a sync-ready emotional anchor, and a focal point of her full album release today.
End-of-Week Assessment (U.S.-Focused)
Takeaway: A dual-strength Friday—dancefloor catalysts (“Set Me Free,” “925”) for high-energy sets, and emotionally resonant storytelling (“Tears”) ideal for sync and narrative-driven moments.
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