10 songs you need in your life this week

“True to form, the new song finds Wu-Lu on the attack, spitting venom even as he examines his insecurities and relationship failings.” – RH

“One of the most straightforward tracks on the album, it rings early Alex G’s insularity with the pixellated texture of Zha’s vocals marking the song as his, and helping to brand it into your heart.” – JD

“Freshly signed to Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins label, ‘Jealousy’ is the first release in a new era and one that leans on the Frank Ocean producer’s louche synths and pleasingly tinny drums to create something both seductive and a little mournful.” – DR

“’Drugs & Rovers,’ my favorite from the five-song batch, is a disarmingly sweet song about a failed relationship. “You said it was over, guess I didn’t mean much,” she sighs over the crystalline instrumental produced by Cade, Rio, and Will.” – BC

Un Verano Sin Ti proves why Bad Bunny is one of the most crucial forces in pop music working today. “Ojitos Lindos” aches with gratitude for a deep and restorative love without sacrificing any of the addictive hookiness Benito does so well.

“‘Understand’ is, if anything, dreamy and serene, with Yates’ vocals floating delicately throughout. A two-step beat knocks the speakers throughout while a wistful cascade of synths is draped over the top of the sighed refrains. Only an occasional yelped line would hint at his status as one of hardcore’s most vital frontmen. – DR

The glam-rock tint of this song, taken from Van Etten’s new album We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, will replace the heart in your chest with a disco ball. It pretty much entirely makes up for recording a “Starman” cover for an Elon Musk documentary.

“’CRUNKSTARZ,’ his latest song, might be his best one yet.” – BC

“Tracks like ‘The Deal’ with Vallejo rapper DaBoii are the kind that got Drakeo noticed. Both rappers have no time for words spoken without action and aim to deflate puffed-out chests with their presence as much as their lyrics.” – JD