New Music Friday: September 22nd

Check out this week’s top 20 songs – we’ve got fresh finds for everyone from country music to punk rock fans!

1) BRELAND – “Cowboys Don’t”

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C86lmpnwiyLDUiyo4d0P1?si=bZp9WS7AQii68BsyZe1dOw

https://youtu.be/luidZkQz5KI?si=9R3hr37v9ji4LD3v

https://www.instagram.com/breland/

This tune from BRELAND is sure to put you in a good mood, get you dancing and might even make you laugh. It is a lyrical masterpiece that pokes some healthy fun at cowboys. If you are looking for a lighthearted country song with a little bit of humor, this is the tune for you.

2) Laura Marano – “Someday”

https://open.spotify.com/track/5cUf9Sfx2Ya1mXq4KCUVRc?si=714ba890d58e45cb

https://youtu.be/hmCyJhgfQT4?si=S7bXWLXr1gvFAKtk

https://www.instagram.com/lauramarano/

In lieu of Laura Marano’s debut album i may be an actress, but i can’t fake how i feel, we made sure to include our favorite off the track list. If you grew up watching Austin and Ally on Disney Channel, you are sure to enjoy this whole album. Make sure to listen to her new song “Someday” and check out the whole album for more incredible songs!

3) Sydney Sprague – “Smiley Face”

https://open.spotify.com/track/77WM0Rk8PzCztmUi1gxE5j?si=19b5f0b62a8d4e19

https://youtu.be/MoJj9V3qK7Y?si=D01cvd7XH4ne6wLG

https://www.instagram.com/sydneysprague/

Sydney Sprague’s “Smiley Face” is the perfect precursor to her upcoming album project. This pop/rock song is relatable and singable and would be great to jam out to on a drive with the windows down. If you like Olivia Rodrigo, you might enjoy this song by Sydney Sprague. 

4) Thomas Day – “Gravity”

https://open.spotify.com/album/0duBIKlP4zoLQST8TXylPN?si=sBF9lk6rQje9nxBCwfZ-bw

https://youtu.be/w2i_SN7p60s?si=vPxVJR7fbNeHosIy

https://www.instagram.com/thomasdaymusic/

Calling all Harry Styles fans: please listen to Thomas Day’s new song “Gravity”. Thomas has a vocal style that echoes Harry’s iconic sound very nicely and you are sure to love this song. If you like this tune, make sure to follow him to find out when his album project comes out.

5) Broadside – “Lucid”

https://open.spotify.com/album/75bL8W1Pdg4lmW2lAKcBjU?si=0U05Zr9RTuW5cDBuy3dsQQ

https://youtu.be/RzJSWBiSADo?si=0qanWbPQN3TmnNlu

https://www.instagram.com/broadsideofficial/

“Lucid” by Broadside is a must listen! It is catchy, fun and upbeat – everything you want out of a dance tune. If you like this song, make sure to check out their album Hotel Bleu out November 10th.

6) Zoe Ko – “Fire Escape”

https://open.spotify.com/track/6dLuZg4jYj6IhvxyypY1sc?si=8a0c5c772df34aa7

https://youtu.be/VvRVawI2okg?si=fRX3WOzi_fZPom8e

https://www.instagram.com/itszoeko/

Zoe Ko’s song “Fire Escape” is everything. It is sweet, it is sad, and it is incredible. Zoe’s incredible indie rock sound and beautiful lyricism is enough to know your socks right off! Don’t believe me? Give it a listen!

7) The DollyRots – “Hey Girl”

https://open.spotify.com/track/0sqrcqQo8I8FGKBp1QtFpf?si=442721802535456f

https://youtu.be/4z-7HRT8hVE?si=v2Gywqx6m8QgMEga

https://www.instagram.com/thedollyrots/

If you are a fan of pop punk at all, you are going to absolutely love this masterpiece by The DollyRots. It is creative and aggressive and a work of punk audio art. Check it out now!

8) Senses – “sleepwalking”

https://open.spotify.com/track/6qxhGM6BxK0hSotceWQCxU?si=9e5c80b819904aa2

https://youtu.be/960AM_-TTZs?si=o7N4nYslxQXYEKU1

https://www.instagram.com/sensestheband/

“sleepwalking” by Senses is a great addition to you fall playlist. This song is jam packed with vibes and you are sure to love every last second of it!

9) Erase Theory – “Man Overboard”

https://open.spotify.com/track/6InFyCbLh1A8SkW9hcCTb6?si=380c01272fed4c67

https://youtu.be/j1CXXUsKo14?si=caW3rRX-E1wCINvB

https://www.instagram.com/erasetheory/

Erase Theory’s “Man Overboard” is a unique tune that is reminiscent of the early 2000s alternative tunes like Daughtry and The Fray with a rock pop flair. It is deep and haunting and a perfect song for fall.

10) Voilà – “Girls Don’t Come with Instructions”

https://spoti.fi/32Xtww1

https://youtu.be/-2KtPAEx0Kk?si=-PL1rEe2Nwl6IpeL

http://www.instagram.com/wearevoila

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that “Girls Don’t Come with Instructions”. This song is funny and catchy and will have you out of your seat dancing and singing along in no time. If you are a fan of 5 Seconds of Summer, this is the new band for you!

11) DPR Ian – “So I Danced” 

https://open.spotify.com/album/64wAIYcs6KRlXKWwPdgiLW?si=-WBLoJ-kRROjWlwI01Jgdg

https://youtu.be/Tcz0Ho0ndA4?si=7tOPHxnJUWCOnjOl

https://www.instagram.com/dprian/

Check out this new hit from DPR Ian. “So I Danced” is a crazy cool and catchy pop jam with an incredible music video that you absolutely HAVE to check out. 

https://youtu.be/Tcz0Ho0ndA4?si=7tOPHxnJUWCOnjOl

12) Joshua Bassett – “Just Love”

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VdV2qRAYBLINR6uU72V1J?si=qRaX13yzQKCWXLWa4XK2yg

https://www.youtube.com/@joshuatbassett

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxVzzgkJFwu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

If you haven’t listened to Joshua Bassett’s new song yet, then what have you been doing? With songs like this, he never disappoints. Check out our other articles featuring Joshua Bassett here:

https://youngentertainmentmag.com/tag/joshua-bassett/

13) Karen Harding – “Wrong Places” 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QOHbhVRpDoNtRkz79si6b?si=gJl2R2rVTWSdx-vP5sHwyQ

https://youtu.be/1RftqRqLcHA?si=s-V0QCYKknYHESmT

https://www.instagram.com/karenharding/

New from Karen Harding is her latest single “Wrong Places”. This killer pop song is everything we could have asked for and more. Make sure to check back for Karen’s album project dropping later this month!

14) Alis Vibe – “Surfing the Light”

https://open.spotify.com/track/6KQp17e9vX0seXyvoHFTDC?si=4fad4785d508474e

https://youtu.be/qbAe0CJb7P8?si=RKHr1GxcnrY44Lvm

https://www.instagram.com/alis_vibe_/

Alis Vibe’s new tune “Surfing the Light” is an elegant pop song that is catchy and fun. It is soft and dreamy and contains deep lyrics and a powerful underlying theme of the loss of innocence. Check it out!

15) Andrew X – “Whatever It Takes”

https://open.spotify.com/track/1avKw1eiZrQ0OK9ggJAZak?si=cad552fe08cb44c1

https://youtu.be/78lRegdKxj4

https://www.instagram.com/andrewxmusic/

Off of his brand-new album Driving at Sunset, we get Andrew X’s upbeat pop track “Whatever It Takes” that is perfect for driving at sunset, just like the title says. If you’re thinking about taking a drive as the sun sinks behind the clouds, make sure that you have this album playing in the background!

16) Jaelee Roberts – “Someone You Didn’t Count On”

https://open.spotify.com/track/3GUsYC9eWCn2s0j6B3fcC4?si=71708d017d2644d6

https://youtu.be/5Ak7T51HyHw?si=N635FTfNohkJsR3W

https://www.instagram.com/jaeleerobertsmusic/

We are so excited to share Jaelee Roberts’ new song “Something You Didn’t Count On” off of her solo project. We are pleased to get to listen to this new project from the bluegrassy queen, and you should be too! If your grass is blue in the slightest, makes sure to check out Jaelee Roberts now!

17) CocoRosie – “ Witch Hunt”

https://open.spotify.com/track/2HOqzKcCJ8aP2A3GlfU4BX?si=b7f3169c9f394935

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RaVL9QHBNU

https://www.instagram.com/cocorosie_official/

This song by CocoRosie is an electropop tune that is perfect for your Halloween playlist, I mean just look at the title! Need I say more?

18) Six Impossible Things – “Happy”

https://open.spotify.com/track/2tEJ2dv56nLhTTIDgC9WFE?si=4c5cc8985250417b

https://youtu.be/3FlMTn9s-0I?si=6O-Y82D-qOEiGowH

https://www.instagram.com/siximpossiblethingsvi/

“Happy” from Six Impossible Things has echoes of Taylor Swift’s Folklore album with a little hint of that Phoebe Bridgers sound. If you are looking for a song with a classic autumn feel, this is the tune for you.

19) Telly – “Arena Gates”

https://open.spotify.com/track/4tFJBNyWRSZ9MveWPD0zb5?si=5aaf37dee4264bc5

https://youtu.be/nzS0SMcwKxQ?si=ynqX1wrOh61TN3WT

https://www.instagram.com/yourewatchingtelly/

“Arena Gates” is a vibey precursor to an incredible first project by Telly. This song is a vibe and an anthem wrapped into one!

20) Troye Sivan – “Got me Started”

https://open.spotify.com/track/2Rn2ocU7jk8BqFoh6zwf1Y?si=a54f5a63e64141b4

https://youtu.be/WjLcVqjIkLo?si=TljaX2IT52YqtRZf

https://www.instagram.com/troyesivan/

The latest song from pop powerhouse Troye Sivan, “Got Me Started” is sure to be a great addition to your fall playlist. It has elements of electro pop, hyper pop and little bits of funk here and there. It’s catchy and energetic and sure to be a new favorite. 

(Disclaimer – this song has a bit of explicit language)

Related