11 Recent Songs You Should Be Listening To Right Now

With new music flooding streaming platforms daily, it can be hard to know what’s worth your time. Here’s a handpicked list of standout new releases — songs that truly stand apart from the noise. From Bruce Springsteen’s rediscovered work to fresh tracks by rising artists, these are the songs making waves right now.

Bruce Springsteen – ‘Sunday Love’

A Softer Side of The Boss

Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Sunday Love’, a jazzy, intimate tune from his long-lost album Twilight Hours. It offers a different side of The Boss — smooth, emotional, and deeply reflective. “At one time it was either a double record [with Western Stars] or they were part of the same record,” Springsteen shared. “I love Burt Bacharach, and I love those kinds of songs and those kinds of songwriters. I took a swing at it because the chordal structures and everything are much more complicated, which was fun for me to pull off. All this stuff could have come right off of those ’60s albums.” The track serves as the latest preview from his upcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.

Mechatok – ‘Expression on Your Face’ (feat. Ecco2k & Bladee)

An Electro Dreamscape

Munich-born, Berlin-based producer Mechatok (Emir Timur Tokdemir) has announced his debut album Wide Awake, arriving August 8 via Young. To mark the news, he’s dropped ‘Expression on Your Face’, a glowing, futuristic single featuring vocals from Bladee and Ecco2k. It’s sleek and hypnotic — a perfect introduction to his upcoming project.

Double Wish – ‘Tattooed Heart’

Shimmer and Emotion

California duo Double Wish follow up their recent EP with ‘Tattooed Heart’, the first single from their self-titled debut album. “In a lot of ways, ‘Tattooed Heart’ exists in a liminal space,” the band explained. “It is vivid and hazy, intimate and universal—where beauty and decay are inseparable.” The track blends dream-pop and indie rock while exploring moments of longing and confusion.

Matt Jencik & Midwife – ‘Rickety Ride’

A Memory of Freedom

Collaborators Matt Jencik and Midwife unveil ‘Rickety Ride’, a haunting, atmospheric track from their upcoming album Never Die. Jencik says it’s inspired by a spontaneous night from years ago: “It seemed like maybe the beginning of something but then it wasn’t. Over the following years I realized it was one of the best, most pure nights of my life… Freedom like that is so rare now unless you just go off the grid.” The song feels like a dream — soft, unhurried, and wistful.

Debby Friday – ‘Lipsync’

Electro Energy and Attitude

Debby Friday turns up the voltage with ‘Lipsync’, a sharp blend of electronic beats and fierce vocals. The track’s confidence is matched by its visual — a bold, stylized video co-directed with frequent collaborator Kevan Funk. It’s one of her strongest releases to date.

Tyler Childers – ‘Nose on the Grindstone’

Raw Country Emotion

Tyler Childers’ ‘Nose on the Grindstone’ marks the first taste of his new album Snipe Hunter, produced by Rick Rubin with input from Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn. Out July 25, the album’s lead single is stark and powerful, showing Childers at his most grounded and soulful.

Buscabulla – ‘Miraverahí’

A Disco Glow with Heart

Puerto Rican duo Buscabulla share ‘Miraverahí’, a groovy, disco-inspired single from their upcoming album Se Amaba Así. “It’s a thumpy disco track about perceptions changing in a romantic relationship,” says Raquel Berrios. “I wanted to play with the concept of vision, reflection, and disappearing.” The result is both rhythmic and emotionally layered.

Robin Kester – ‘An Hour Per Day’

Finding Calm in Routine

Dutch artist Robin Kester releases ‘An Hour Per Day’, from her forthcoming album Dark Sky Reserve. “I was stuck in my head and struggling to write,” she said. “So, I followed some simple advice: spend one hour a day doing something you love.” What began as a simple demo became a textured, meditative piece full of feeling.

Yttling Jazz – ‘Illegal Hit’

Jazz with a Playful Twist

Björn Yttling of Peter Björn and John returns with Yttling Jazz after 20 years, releasing the title track ‘Illegal Hit’ from their upcoming album due September 26. “The main riff is sort of floating around in space like some debris,” Yttling explained. “An illegal hit is still a hit, whether it’s in hockey, tennis or music.” It’s quirky, rhythmic, and effortlessly cool.

Hard Chiller – ‘Soft Trip’

Heavy with Hooks

Hard Chiller’s ‘Soft Trip’ channels early 2000s radio rock with a modern punch. “It reminds me of the stuff on the radio around 2002, when really heavy songs could dominate if the hooks were real,” said frontman Joe Vannucchi. With shifting keys and layered guitars, it’s both nostalgic and fresh.

Dancer – ‘Just Say Yes’

Anxious Energy and Sharp Hooks

Glasgow indie outfit Dancer are back with ‘Just Say Yes’, the lead single from their upcoming album More or Less, out September 12. Following last year’s 10 Songs I Hate About You, the band leans into raw emotion and tight rhythms, offering a track that’s tense yet irresistibly catchy.