1. KATSEYE – “PINKY UP”
KATSEYE kicks off the week with a statement. The two-time GRAMMY-nominated global girl group drops “PINKY UP” just ahead of their Coachella debut, and it lands exactly like you’d expect — bold percussion, a driving bassline, sleek synth textures, and a punk-inspired energy that dares you to hold back. Produced by dwilly, “hitman” bang, and FRANTS, the track expands the world KATSEYE has been building with confidence and precision. This is a group that knows exactly who they are, and “PINKY UP” makes sure everyone else does too.
2. Eshan Agarwal – “That One’s On Me”
New York singer-songwriter Eshan Agarwal delivers one of the sharpest relationship narratives in recent pop memory with “That One’s On Me.” The track doesn’t chase drama — it sits with the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the warning signs were always there. Produced by Marrick Smith, the single threads emotional precision with lyrics that turn the lens inward rather than outward. It’s the kind of song that finds you mid-scroll and makes you stop. Building toward his upcoming album Strangers Again, Agarwal is establishing himself as a storyteller worth following closely.
3. Royel Otis – “Sweet Hallelujah”
The ascendant Australian duo returns with their first release since their acclaimed 2025 album hickey, and they’ve swung wide. “Sweet Hallelujah” is orchestrally backed indie-rock that feels both intimate and cinematic — a significant sonic leap that still carries their signature slack cool. Premiering as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record In The World, the single arrives right before their Coachella debut. Royel Otis is no longer a rising act — they’re arriving.
4. Anyma x LISA – “Bad Angel”
When Anyma and LISA link up, the result was always going to be a moment. “Bad Angel” is hypnotic, high-energy, and built for a main stage — which makes sense, given it drops days before Anyma headlines Coachella. LISA brings her global star power and commanding presence, Anyma brings the sonic architecture. Together, the track is a controlled collision of worlds that works completely.
5. Kelly Monrow – “Dear Dolly: A Child’s Memo”
Kelly Monrow takes her boldest creative step yet with “Dear Dolly: A Child’s Memo” — a raw, testimony-driven track that marks a striking departure from her Americana and indie-pop roots. Opening with a French-language spoken intro, the song unfolds like a personal letter, moving through childhood weight, spiritual searching, and hard-earned self-realization. Delivered through rhythmic spoken word and rap cadence, the structure echoes gospel-influenced hip-hop at its most honest. Known for her acclaimed debut Scars of Venus and a live debut at SXSW, Monrow signals here that her evolution is intentional and unstoppable.
6. Just Jayne – “Love A Loser”
Country trio Just Jayne showed up this Friday with a track that belongs in the canon of truth-telling sisterhood anthems. “Love A Loser” is sharp-tongued, full-hearted, and built on the kind of close-knit harmonies that make you feel like you’re in the room. Produced by Sam Sumser and Sean Small — who’ve worked with Keith Urban and Mitchell Tenpenny — the song delivers tough love with a smile. With a Nate Smith tour on deck, Just Jayne are exactly where they’re supposed to be.
7. Big Boogie – “Twerk It” (feat. Kstylis)
Big Boogie closes the week the way only he can — loud, unapologetic, and built for the club. Following Pain On Paper 4, “Twerk It” featuring Kstylis is a high-energy strip club anthem that leans fully into the Memphis heavyweight’s booming presence and charisma. With Billboard, The Source, and Highsnobiety already in his corner, Big Boogie continues to prove he’s one of hip-hop’s most consistent engines right now.
