The Tracks We Cannot Stop Playing This Week

If your playlist is starting to feel a little tired, here are the songs that have been getting the most love from us lately. It is a mix that stretches from pop heavyweights like Charli XCX and Lorde to rising stars such as NewJeans and Bree Runway, with plenty of surprises along the way.

Charli XCX has continued her remarkable run with a new version of The Girl, So Confusing, this time joined by Lorde. The two artists lean into the rumours that Charli’s original lyrics were directed at Lorde, and instead of feeding the speculation, they use their new verses to actually resolve those insecurities. The result is clever, warm, and ultimately a celebration of friendship between two musicians who have more in common than they realised.

Ariana Grande has followed a similar path by inviting Brandy and Monica to join her on a remix of The Boy Is Mine. The reworked version feels like a passing of the torch and showcases all three singers at the height of their vocal strength.

NewJeans have delivered another irresistible release with Supernatural. The track blends bouncing basslines, bright electronics, sharp choreography, and a clear nod to the Japanese City Pop of the late nineteen seventies. It is the sort of song that sticks after a single listen.

Amber Bain, better known as The Japanese House, has taken a softer direction with her new track titled simply a smiling face. It captures the thrill and awkwardness of the early days of an online long distance romance that somehow turns out better than expected.

Bree Runway’s Just Like That marks her first release as an independent artist after leaving a major label behind. Her lyrics acknowledge the shift directly and the track bursts with confidence, energy, and a sense of liberation.

Charli XCX appears again with Spring Breakers, one of the standout additions to the deluxe edition of Brat. She borrows from Britney Spears’s Everytime and flips it into a chaotic, fast paced slice of dance pop that only she could pull off.

Joan As Policewoman has announced a new album and introduced it with Long For Ruin, a thoughtful and sombre reflection on human selfishness. It is a beautifully arranged track that sets a serious tone for what is to come.

Macseal’s Four Legs leans into the sounds of the early two thousands with heartfelt guitars and a story about meeting a baby for the first time, only to spiral into an existential moment. It is tender and surprisingly funny.

Charli XCX’s Sympathy is a Knife has already become a fan favourite. She sings about jealousy and self doubt with a sharp pop instinct, sparking endless theories about whom she is referring to.

Sabrina Carpenter has taken over the charts yet again with Please Please Please. The song follows the success of Espresso and features a playful plea for her boyfriend Barry Keoghan to try his best not to get her into trouble. He appears in the music video, adding another layer of charm to the track.

Toronto duo PONY turn up the volume with Freezer, a gritty burst of guitar driven energy that channels the spirit of bands like Veruca Salt. It is short, sharp, and completely addictive.

Confidence Man’s I Cannot Lose You is packed with the cheeky humour and dancefloor bounce they are known for. It has the makings of a summer anthem once the sun finally decides to show up.

Ayra Starr’s Last Heartbreak Song, recorded with Giveon, is a smooth and emotional moment from her newest album. It is a mournful goodbye to a love that was never equal.

Amber Mark’s Space and Time starts quietly and grows into a rich and surprising soundscape, her voice gliding above the arrangement with ease.

Body Meat continues to push boundaries with North Side, a wild mix of autotune, video game inspired sounds, and hyperactive rhythm. It is wonderfully strange in the best possible way.

Magdalena Bay have returned with Death and Romance, a dreamy, colourful track about waiting for an otherworldly lover who may not be arriving after all.

Clairo’s Sexy to Someone offers a breezy, seventies influenced preview of her upcoming album, while Billie Eilish’s extended edit of L’Amour de Ma Vie leans deeper into the thumping club atmosphere of the original.

PinkPantheress taps into the spirit of the late singer Selena on Turn It Up, which carries a nostalgic sweetness within its glossy pop production.

Been Stellar’s Pumpkin adds another strong moment to their upcoming debut album. Its slow build and uneasy guitar lines make it one of the band’s most striking songs so far.

Vince Staples reflects on his own career and celebrity in Shame on the Devil, one of the highlights from his new album Dark Times.

Wishy deliver bright, jangly indie rock with Love on the Outside, a song full of warmth and clear nineties inspiration.

Peggy Gou’s Lobster Telephone is a shimmering, retro infused house track that is destined to soundtrack outdoor parties all summer.

Winter offers something entirely different with Shaniatwainlovestory, a blend of acoustic sweetness and garage inspired rhythm that should not work but absolutely does.

Charli XCX returns once more with 360, accompanied by a star filled music video featuring Emma Chamberlain, Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, and more.

Rico Nasty is back with BLEACH BROWS, a fierce solo track that sits neatly alongside her recent collaborations.

Sorry Mom nod to the cult film But I Am a Cheerleader in their quick witted But I Am a Quarterback, which is funny and cutting in equal measure.

CMAT’s Aw Shoot marks the beginning of a new phase for the singer whose profile has been rising rapidly across the United Kingdom.

Kevin Abstract teams up with Lil Nas X on Tennessee, a smooth and stylish release that highlights both artists’ strengths.

Illuminati Hotties, led by producer Sarah Tudzin, return with Can’t Be Still, a track full of joyful, fast paced punk energy.

Dua Lipa’s Falling Forever is a cinematic showcase of her vocal range and, for many listeners, one of the strongest songs on her latest album.

Jessica Pratt continues her run of atmospheric folk with The Last Year, a haunting and introspective piece that feels timeless.

Pardoner’s Future of Music takes a playful jab at the idea of predicting where music is headed, blending curiosity with cynicism.

NewJeans deliver another fizzy delight with Bubblegum, full of bright production and disco inspired flutes.

Crumb’s The Bug adds a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere to their upcoming album, with lyrics that linger in the mind long after the song ends.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso remains in heavy rotation everywhere. The now iconic line that everyone repeats may not make complete sense, but it has undeniably become part of this summer’s vocabulary.

Chappell Roan continues her rise with Good Luck, Babe, a bold and charismatic anthem full of blaring synths and theatrical vocals.

Charli XCX keeps the energy high with Club Classics, a track that blurs the line between party chaos and pop precision.

Doechii and JT deliver a playful, club ready release with Alter Ego, full of attitude and summer energy.

NxWorries return with 86Sentra, a groovy and confident preview of their forthcoming album, bringing Anderson Paak and Knxwledge back together at last.

LAUREL explores tension and anxiety in Burning Up, a sleek pop track that captures the moment just before an emotional spiral.

mary in the junkyard offer Marble Arch, an experimental and intimate piece that touches on family, distance, and the longing to stay connected.

Jessica Pratt appears again with World on a String, which blends lo fi charm with shimmering dream pop.

Chastity Belt’s Laugh captures the bittersweet pull of youth and nostalgia, with a grunge tinted edge.

Tyla’s Art is a sultry, amapiano influenced track that plays with gallery imagery and romance.

John Grant serves up characteristically sharp humour in his new song titled It Is a Bitch, which struts along with a wink.

Logic1000’s Can’t Let Go is a dance floor ready highlight from her new album, a track that will echo through festivals and clubs all summer.

Warpaint mark their twentieth year together with Underneath, a pared back and tender song that shows how gracefully the band continues to evolve.

Kacey Musgraves returns with The Architect, a thoughtful acoustic piece that reflects the ongoing wave of country inspired music without losing her distinct voice.

MØ celebrates a decade of her debut record by finally releasing old material, including the chilled out, synth led track Fake Chanel.

Cola’s Bitter Melon blends post punk with the adventurous spirit of early Radiohead and arrives as one of their most intriguing releases yet.

Lizzy McAlpine’s I Guess offers a delicate and emotional preview of her next album. It slowly swells into an orchestral moment that captures the exhaustion and sadness of a relationship at its end.

Ariana Grande closes things out with We Cannot Be Friends, a glowing piece of melancholy synth pop shaped by the unmistakable influence of Robyn and brought to life by producer Max Martin.