Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 24, 2026. Clap if you don’t care.

Bops:

Music, Fashion, Film by Charli XCX 

The Light in the Painting by Lizzy McAlpine

The Thread by Willow 

Been By Now by Morgan Wallen

Better Late Than Never by Almost Monday

Flops:

A Pop by Tyla

Little Miss Twain by Shania Twain

Animal by KATSEYE 

Ricky introduces Eric to Mike Posner— from the unique way he kickstarted his career to why he walked away from fame and the long walk he took to find himself. It’s an inspiring story of reinvention that is rare among modern pop artists. Clap if you don’t care.

We’re on Youtube 

Reference:

• This Is a Generic Brand Video, by Dissolve

• I Went Back to Ibiza by Mike Posner 

• Crazy Rainbow by Mike Posner (new EP)

On Repeat: 

• Happiness Anytime: Part 1 by Leon Bridges (EP)

• HUMAN AGAIN by Genesis Owusu, KYE (*LISTENER SUBMISSION)

New Music Friday - July 17, 2026

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 17, 2026. Clap if you don’t care.

Bops:

What If It’s Right? By Gracie Abrams & Marcus Mumford

the feeling by Steve Lacy

I’d Be Lyin’ by Kelly Clarkson

Recommend by Masego

Pathetic by Laci Kaye Booth

Other Bops:

Happiness Anytime: Part I by Leon Bridges

Crazy Rainbow by Mike Posner

Flops: 

Faded Blue Jeans by Shania Twain

New Music Friday July 17, 2026 Playlist

This week, Eric and Ricky talk about the physical and psychological reasons music sounds so good in the car. We explain how your vehicle, your brain and even the road work together to create the perfect listening experience. 
See Ricky’s fish
Research Sources:

Rolling Stone — Goose Didn't Just Inherit the Jam Band Scene

Pitchfork — "Music Sounds Better in a Fast Car—Here's Why" 

Far Out Magazine — "Why Does Some Music Sound Better in the Car?" 

On Repeat:

Ricky — Not For A Lack of Trying by aron!

Los Ojos Del Condor by Hermanos Gutierrez

Ricky pulls back the curtain on the Billboard Hot 100 so Eric can finally understand why his favorite songs never crack the top spot. We break down streams, radio spins, and sales, and ask whether the chart is really about the music or just who’s best at gaming the system. Clap if you don’t care.

The Bear Soundtrack (Before)

The Bear Season 5 Soundtrack 

Ricky featured in a Billboard article

On Repeat: 

Eric - Dream Crusher by Daniel Seavey 

Ricky - Summer Girl by HAIM

Save it for Later by Eddie Vedder

When the ‘American-royal-family’ gets married, we get on a mic—so Ricky can explain it to Eric. We talk about the unique venue, the A-list guest list and what this could mean for future Taylor music. Clap if you don’t care.

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for July 3, 2026. Clap if you don’t care.

Bops:

Danceteria by Madonna

He’s Not My Baby, I’m His by Sienna Spiro

Honky Tonk Philosophy by Charley Crockett

Dream Crusher by Daniel Seavey 

Savior by Daniel Seavey 

Slush Puppy by Tommy Lefroy 

Other Bops:

Spotify Exclusive:

Kacey Musgraves LIVE from Gruene Hall 

Hell on Me (Live)

Rhinestoned (Live) 

Ricky NMF Playlist

This week Ricky and Eric unpack the biggest stories in music: the legacy of music mogul Clive Davis, the sisterhood started by Olivia Rodrigo, Lizzo’s surprising album sales, Max Martin catalog sale and what Dua Lipa’s new business venture says about celebrity influence. Clap if you don’t care.

On Repeat: 
Eric - 15 Different Ways by Ian Kieffer 

Ricky - Here by Mumford & Sons feat. Chris Stapleton 

Sweet Fortune (Album) by Ryan Beatty

Ricky presents this week’s new music drop for June 26, 2026. Clap if you don’t care.

Bops:
My Body Isn’t Ready by Sombr 

Watch It Burn by Katy Perry

The Time of My Life by Benson Boone

Virtuoso by Ryan Beatty 

Sweet Fortune (Album) by Ryan Beatty 

Blame It All On Me by Surfaces, Mike Posner 

Other bops:
Ricky NMF Playlist 

Ricky gives Eric an example of a sample, using one of the most iconic beats in music history—the Amen Break. They unpack how this drum loop became a cornerstone of hip-hop, and explore how Black artists used sampling as a tool for creativity, reinterpretation and expression to push music forward.

Amen, Brother by The Winstons

Songs that sample Amen, Brother

On Repeat: 

Eric — Leaves by Parcels

Ricky — Sunburn by Tucker Wetmore & Love's a Gun by Daniel Seavey