Sound Off: 10 Songs You Need to Hear Now

Song of the Week: Chappell Roan - "The Subway"

I'm still not selling my Chappell Roan stock. This monumental new song has been a staple of her live set for a while now, and the finished version doesn't disappoint – it's a huge, '80s-referencing power ballad like "Good Luck Babe", but this song's mood is dejected rather than enraged; its sense of heartbreak is potent and massive, and like Roan's best songs, ultimately feels totally cathartic and empowering.

Reneé Rapp - "Shy"

Reneé Rapp’s new single “Shy” is a throwback to attitude-heavy ‘90s and ‘00s radio pop, its strummed verses leading to a big, emotional chorus.

Hayley Williams - "Glum"

Hayley Williams surprise released 17 new songs this week, and “Glum”, with its pitch-shifted vocals and moody strut, is a clear highlight.

Demi Lovato - "Fast"

Demi’s new single does what it says on the can – it’s high-octane and euphoric, capturing the hedonistic glow of songs like “Cool For The Summer”.

Slayyter - "Beat Up Chanel$"

Slayyyter just excels at this kind of fast-and-dirty club banger, an outrageous and nasty flex that’ll sound great played very loud.

Nourished By Time - "BABY BABY"

The new Nourished By Time single is lit by a gorgeous, nostalgic glow – it’s warm and slick, an exceedingly pleasant rave-up.

Yves Tumor, NINA - "We Don't Count"

Nina Cristante of Bar Italia adds plenty of venom and verve to this new Yves Tumor song, which barrels forward with a sparky sense of momentum.

Metro Boomin - "They Wanna Have Fun"

Does anything say summer anthem like a rap flip of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”? I think not!

Mariah the Scientist, Kali Uchis - "Is It a Crime"

Sublime R&B from two of the genre’s most alluring voices, “Is It a Crime” is a slow-burn, but it glows brightly.

Debby Friday - "Higher"

Nigerian-Canadian musician Debby Friday is a master of minimalism, and her new song “Higher” is a clear example of that.

Photography: Ryan Lee Clemens