KATSEYE is back with the WILD EP, leading a busy week for new music. The project houses the Billboard Hot 100 hits "Pinky Up" (No. 28) and "Animal" (No. 24). The group showcased the EP at a special Los Angeles screening titled "Katseye: Wild Hearts" on August 4, 2026 at AMC The Grove 14, where members Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae Jeong appeared. To promote the release, KATSEYE will embark on its arena‑headlining Wildworld Tour, kicking off on Sept. 1 in Dublin, Ireland. Major Albums and EPs Arrive The WILD EP serves as the follow‑up to last year’s Beautiful Chaos EP, which delivered fan‑favorites "Gnarly," "Gameboy" and the Grammy‑nominated "Gabriela." While the new record pushes the group’s sound forward, two core members are temporarily out of action: Manon Bannerman remains on a hiatus, and Sophia Laforteza announced a break as of Aug. 7. Their absence is noted by fans, but the tour and new music signal that KATSEYE’s momentum continues unabated. Phoebe Bridgers delivered her first solo LP in more than six years with Lost Weekend, a collection that expands her lyrical depth. Ayra Starr’s album Starrgirl broadens her Afropop foundation with pulsating dance beats and seductive R&B duets, underscoring her evolving style. Veteran actor Morgan Freeman also stepped into the musical arena with his Delta‑blues‑celebrating Symphonic Blues Experience, adding a cinematic touch to the week’s releases. Beyond the headline acts, a wave of full‑length projects arrived from a diverse roster: Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux (Prolific), Masicka (Forever Reign), Queen Ifrica (Breath of Life), The Womack Sisters (The Womack Sisters), Fridayy (Tension), Internet Money (We All We Needed), Becky G (Baraja Bendita), Jungle (Sushine), Trippie Redd (NDA), Jon Batiste (Black Mozart), October London (Love Me for Me), Channel Tres (Enigma POV), YTB Fatt (Vera Volpe) and Brian Kelley (Coral Beats). Each release adds its own flavor to an already vibrant week of music. On the singles front, Troye Sivan leads with "She’s the Best," the first official offering from his forthcoming fourth studio album of the same name. The Jack Antonoff‑produced track is paired with a music video starring Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman, highlighting a high‑profile collaboration. British singer‑songwriter Jorja Smith also shared her new single “I Lied, You Lied”. A plethora of other artists dropped fresh tracks, including Flo Milli ("Too Bo$$y"), Kash Doll and Alex Vaughn ("NWM"), Sleepy Hallow and Kyle Richh ("Fine"), Quavo ("Trance"), Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini ("Closing Time"), Orville Peck ("Already Gone"), Hudson Westbrook ("Made You Look"), Feng ("Fake Friends") and Popcaan ("Comments"). Billboard invites listeners to vote for their favorite release in the weekly poll, letting fans shape the soundtrack of the weekend.
Frequently asked questions
When does KATSEYE’s Wildworld Tour start? The arena‑headlining Wildworld Tour kicks off on 1 September 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
Which KATSEYE members are currently on hiatus? Manon Bannerman is on a hiatus and Sophia Laforteza announced a break as of 7 August 2026.
What Billboard Hot 100 hits are featured on KATSEYE’s WILD EP? The WILD EP includes the Billboard Hot 100 songs “Pinky Up” (peaked at No. 28) and “Animal” (peaked at No. 24).
Where was the KATSEYE “Wild Hearts” screening held? The special Los Angeles screening titled “Katseye: Wild Hearts” took place on 4 August 2026 at AMC The Grove 14.
