Happy Friday! It’s officially 2026, which means we have a fresh start and a year full of new music ahead of us. Let’s get the year started with our weekly roundup of fresh tunes released this week from A-list names and up-and-coming artists.
Rawayana, Manuel Turizo – Inglés en Miami
Rawayana kicks off 2026 with their sixth studio album, ¿Dónde es el After?, a sun-soaked, sensory project rooted in Venezuelan sound and movement. It includes epic collaborations, including Manuel Turizo on the drum-heavy “Inglés en Miami.” “After so many years running toward the future, I understood that the real after isn’t ahead or behind: it’s here, in the present, in the instant where music, body, and consciousness meet,” vocalist and bandleader Beto Montenegro said in a press release.
Doechii – girl, get up. (Feat. SZA)
Doechii had an incredible 2025, and she’s taking that energy into the new year. The singer collaborates with SZA on her new single “girl, get up.” With her smooth and smart lyrics, her authenticity shines through with SZA’s unique vocals, adding a delicate touch to the track.
De La Ghetto – SOLO
De La Ghetto dances us into 2026 with the infectious salsa track, “SOLO.” The colorful song has a classic sound with a modern twist that will have you ready to hit the dance floor. The horns shine through with catchy congas and drums.
Kareen Lomax – idea of you
Singer and songwriter Kareen Lomax shows off her unique sound and incredible vocals with “idea of you.” After writing for artists like Maroon 5 and Leon Bridges, the singer is making a name for herself.
Nick Jonas – Gut Punch
Nick Jonas gets vulnerable with “Gut Punch.” It’s a preview of what’s to come on his new solo album, Sunday Best, which is set for release on February 6. He explained on Instagram that he released the song on New Year’s Day because there’s a lot of pressure to be the perfect version of yourself. “You’re not defined by your hurt or your mistakes,” he said.
mgk – times of my life
Machine Gun Kelly keeps releasing new music. The artist drops “times of my life,” a stripped-down track with deep lyrics about someone who left an impact. He explained on Instagram that he recorded it in 2018. “It leaked years ago and went viral in my fan base too many times, so today I am releasing it,” he wrote. At the time, he was rumored to be dating Halsey.
Joji – LOVE YOU LESS
Japanese-Australian singer and songwriter Joji drops “LOVE YOU LESS,” ahead of his album Piss In The Wind dropping February 6th. The track is beautiful with hard-hitting lyrics about loving someone more than they love you.
Grace Enger – All My Songs
Grace Enger drops the whimsical “All My Songs.” “I wrote this song alone when I was in New York about trying to move on from someone when you know you still have a little bit of love for them. Writing this song has given me the gift of closure and can safely say we are leaving the pining and the unresolved feelings in 2025,” she wrote on Instagram.
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