[2026] A roundup of classic Western songs about Friday

Friday 13th (ft. Octavian)Gorillaz

Gorillaz – Friday 13th ft. Octavian (Episode Four)

This is a trip-hop tune inspired by Friday the 13th, exuding an ennui-laden, slightly dangerous vibe.

It’s crafted by Gorillaz, the world’s first fully fledged virtual band born in the UK.

The track comes from their episodic project Song Machine, launched in June 2020, and is included on the acclaimed album Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez.

Featuring Franco-British rapper Octavian, it’s striking for its psychedelic atmosphere that unfolds over a languid beat.

Rather than riding the buoyant mood before the weekend, it paints a melancholic, introspective Friday night.

If you’re tired of generic party anthems, sinking into a cool, downer track like this can be a real treat.

Thank God It’s FridayIce Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills – Thank God It’s Friday (Official Music Video)

An electrifying track that upends all expectations for the weekend, painting a Friday drenched in fear.

Hailing from the United States, metalcore band Ice Nine Kills stands out with their theatrical core—a dramatic style inspired by horror films.

This song translates the world of the iconic horror movie Friday the 13th into music, depicting the moment when a weekend that should be fun turns into a nightmare from the victim’s perspective.

The ironic twist in which the phrase “Thank God it’s Friday” rings out as a cry of despair grabs listeners by the heart.

The track is included on the acclaimed October 2018 release The Silver Scream, which reached No.

29 on the US charts.

It’s the perfect song for anyone seeking a thrilling experience that sets itself apart from the usual weekend anthem.

Another Friday NightJoel Corry

Joel Corry – Another Friday Night (Official Visualiser)

Joel Corry, a UK-born producer who commands an overwhelming presence in the house and EDM scenes.

The number he chose for his debut album’s title is the ultimate party anthem, a celebration of Friday night’s arrival.

Its catchy, exhilarating beat intertwines with a breezy synth melody, conjuring the promise of an incredible weekend ahead.

What comes through in this track is a palpable sense of release from the everyday and an irrepressible anticipation for a night spent with friends.

The album featuring this song, 2023’s “Another Friday Night,” peaked at No.

5 on the UK Albums Chart.

It’s the perfect tune to kick off the weekend and push your mood to the max.

Friday I’m In LoveThe Cure

The Cure – Friday I’m In Love

A song that expresses a longing for a lover on Friday nights.

It reached No.

6 on the UK charts and No.

18 in the US.

The music video directed by Tim Pope won MTV’s Best Music Video award in 1992.

Bad FridayUmphrey’s McGee

Umphrey’s McGee: “Bad Friday” (Audio) The London Session

It’s the opening track of Umphrey’s McGee’s ninth studio album, The London Session.

It was written by guitarist and singer Brendan Bayliss.

The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in just 12 hours.

Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)Katy Perry

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)

A mid-tempo party anthem that evokes a fun Friday night.

The music video was filmed in May 2011, and Katy Perry plays a quirky 13-year-old character named Kathy Beth Terry.

Bright Lights Bigger CityCeeLo Green

CeeLo Green ‘Bright Lights Bigger City’ OFFICIAL VIDEO

An anthem to blue-collar workers who labor all week and sing about Fridays and Saturdays always being something special.

The bassline incorporates elements of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” The music video was filmed on the streets of New York.