Sound Off: 10 Songs You Need to Hear Now

Sound Off: 10 Songs You Need to Hear Now

By Shaad D'Souza
Jul 19, 2024

It's impossible to be across all the new music out each Friday. Luckily, PAPER is here to help you out: each week, we round up 10 of our favorite new songs from artists — emerging and established — to soundtrack your life. From the surreal to the sublime, these songs cover every corner of the music world. The only criteria: they all have to absolutely rip.

Subscribe to our Sound Off Spotify playlist here and check out this week's tracks, below.

Joey Valence & Brae with Ayesha Erotica - “THE BADDEST (Badder Remix)”

Pennsylvania rappers Joey Valence and Brae link with the un-retired Ayesha Erotica for this balls-to-the-wall, totally loony remix of “THE BADDEST.” Better than coffee.

Frost Children and SEBii - “Boss Baby”

Typically synapse-frying bubblegum pop from Frost Children and Shanghai producer SEBii, who turn a meme-y conceit into a totally invigorating heater.

Jasmine.4.t - “Skin On Skin”

The latest signing to Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, Jasmine.4.t’s new single recalls classic 2000s indie records, as well as the resolute folk emo of Camp Cope — a heart-on-sleeve track lit up by Jasmine’s pleading vocals.

Rauw Alejandro - “Déjame Entrar”

Rauw Alejandro returns with this slick, sun-bleached summertime reggaeton track, which finds the middle ground between winsome and unbothered.

Rob49 and Cardi B - “On Dat Money”

Cardi B continues her streak of impeccable guest verses with this extended feature on Rob49’s “On Dat Money,” a decidedly NSFW cameo that’s outrageously, brilliantly lewd.

Kim Deal - “Coast”

Kim Deal’s solo debut for 4AD is lush and breezy, a jangle track that luxuriates in its own low-key anthemics.

Dua Lipa - “Illusion - Logic1000 Remix”

A trip to the club for Dua courtesy of Berlin DJ Logic1000, who turns the marquee hit from Radical Optimism into a late-night floor-filler.

Porter Robinson - “Kitsune Maison Freestyle”

Porter Robinson’s latest singles have all been deeply weird and outlandish in a great way, and this gentle electro-pop song is no different, constantly oscillating between intensity and tenderness.

Tinashe and Chloë - “Nasty Girl Remix”

Chloë adds some vaudevillian flair to Tinashe’s viral summer hit, matching Tinashe’s freak with an enthusiastic, weird verse.

Kacy Hill - “Juliet”

Kacy Hill’s latest song blends the tones and textures of IDM with delicate indie-folk, resulting in an immersive, rich sound world.

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