Every so often, a fresh batch of songs arrives that captures a mood, a moment, or a feeling with striking clarity. This week’s roundup features ten standout releases from emerging and established artists alike, each bringing their own unique blend of sound and storytelling. From Pran ’s sleek electropop debut to The Amours’ soul-stirring R&B, these tracks offer a diverse yet cohesive soundtrack for the late summer—whether you’re chasing heartbreak, empowerment, or quiet reflection. Dive in and discover your next favorite listen.
1. Pran – “All I Need Is Love”
Bangkok-born, Sheffield-based newcomer Pran makes a moody, magnetic debut with “All I Need Is Love,” a smooth electropop slow-burn that traces heartbreak into something soft and self-empowered. There’s a quiet confidence here—the beat is slick, the vocals tender without trying too hard, and the production feels global but intimate. Think The Weeknd with gentler edges, or Jung Kook if he’d grown up on GarageBand in the UK. A first release that sounds like he’s already found his footing.
2. Lil Wolf – “Undone”
Lil Wolf’s “Undone” blends smooth Afro-house beats with soft, soulful vocals. Inspired by his travels, the track feels both relaxed and alive, showing off his knack for creating music that moves you while keeping it real. The subtle production touches keep it interesting without overdoing it, making “Undone” a solid, easy listen.
3. JESSIA – “Therapy & Yoga”
JESSIA returns with “Therapy & Yoga,” a vibrant pop anthem celebrating self-love and empowerment. Building on the momentum of her first North American headline tour, the Vancouver-born, LA-based artist delivers her signature candid lyricism wrapped in an irresistibly catchy sound. With over 500 million streams to her name and a fearless new chapter underway, this track is a bold declaration of choosing yourself and thriving on your own terms.
4. Kelly Monrow – “Time Would Come”
Texas-born singer and actress Kelly Monrow steps further into her sound with a track that feels both lived-in and luminous. Kelly Monrow’s “Time Would Come” is a slow-burn anthem for anyone who’s waited it out and lived to tell the story. With a voice that feels like dusk and a chorus built for movie endings, she leans into cinematic Americana with a quiet force. It’s not flashy — just strong, graceful, and utterly locked in.
5. Elijah Woods – “Ghost On The Radio”
Elijah Woods is gearing up for a breakthrough with his debut album Can We Talk?, arriving October 14th. The Ottawa-born, LA-based pop artist and producer has already amassed over 1 billion streams independently and built a loyal global following. His lead single, “Ghost On The Radio,” blends catchy hooks with emotional storytelling, capturing the haunting echo of a past relationship. With a sold-out Asia tour and festival appearances under his belt, Elijah is ready to cement his place as one of pop’s most compelling new voices.
6. Chalumeau – “Blue”
Chalumeau dial the world down to a hush on “Blue,” a track that feels like breathing through heartbreak in real time. Written in the wake of personal loss, it’s all shadows and soft light—piano, cello, and a single line that cuts deeper than most full albums. No posturing, no peaks, just a slow descent into feeling.
7. Steve Edwards – “Joe”
Steve Edwards returns with “Joe,” a quietly powerful indie single that dives deep into fractured relationships and emotional distance. Following his acclaimed 2023 track “Broken Bones,” Edwards leans into vulnerability with understated production and poetic lyricism, crafting a heartfelt letter to a bond stretched thin. “Joe” confirms Steve Edwards as a songwriter who embraces complexity and leaves space for unresolved truths.
8. Laura Pieri – “Daughter of Demeter (ON THE DANCEFLOOR)”
Laura Pieri turns up the heat with her new remix “Daughter of Demeter (ON THE DANCEFLOOR),” transforming her raw 2024 single into a sleek, sultry dancefloor anthem. The Brazilian-born pop artist blends fierce lyrics with a slower, sharper beat that lounges in heartbreak while radiating confidence. Balancing life between New York and LA and an MBA program by day, Pieri channels her Brazilian roots into a sound that’s both emotionally rich and irresistibly rhythmic, marking a powerful evolution from her breakthrough Frankie EP.
9. The Amours – “Clarity”
The Amours return with “Clarity,” a soul-stirring R&B ballad that cuts straight to the heart of relationship uncertainty. Sisters Jakiya and Shaina bring raw vulnerability to this Camper-produced track, calling for honesty and truth in love — even if it hurts. Following their 2024 single “That One Ex,” “Clarity” sets the tone for their upcoming EP Girls Will Be Girls, out August 15. With emotionally charged lyrics and smooth harmonies, The Amours continue to carve out a space for honest, heartfelt storytelling in contemporary R&B.
10. Flume & Emma Louise – “Easy Goodbye”
Seven years after Lilac Everything, Emma Louise returns in spectral form, teaming up with Flume for a single that feels like it’s dissolving in real time. “Easy Goodbye” opens with a whisper — her voice stretched and stuttering over Flume’s early-era, cracked-porcelain beats. It’s delicate, but there’s violence in its softness.
