19 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Ysa C to Melodie

Ysa C feat. Alexis Play - “Cúrame” 

Afro-Colombian artist Ysa C and paisano MC and producer Alexis Play teamed up for their newest single, “Cúrame,” a song about the real complexities and back-and-forth thoughts when trying to get over someone. By weaving Afrobeats with tinges of reggaeton, Ysa C continues to tell the story following her last post-breakup singles, “Despedirme” and  “No Se Dió.” “This song is about the process of healing after loss — the ups, the downs, and the realization that you can reclaim yourself in the end,” she said. Whether you’re going through these emotions or not, “Cúrame” fills the soul with a refreshing reminder that love isn’t supposed to be toxic, featuring Ysa C’s sweet and entrancing vocals that hook you from the start. – Jeanette Hernandez

Melodie - “NO LE BAJES”

Last year, Melodie promised her next project would continue to be in the cinematic vein of her debut EP, and the first teaser track proves that’s true. “No Le Bajes” is the prologue to what’s next, hinting at concepts that will become essential to her sophomore EP. The single’s dark trap sound goes perfectly with her anti-popstar descriptor, and the creepy music video sells the vibe with its CCTV visual aesthetic and liminal background spaces. Melodie has used the last few months to learn and refine her music, and to this end, she’s worked towards balancing the sexy and the dangerous — two feelings that aren’t mutually exclusive. — Juan J. Arroyo

El Malilla - "Mami Tú Remix (feat. Blessd y Hades66)" 

Since its release, El Malilla’s “Mami Tú” has become an irresistible reggaeton bop, But just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, El Chamako de Valle tapped Colombian rising act Blessd and Puerto Rican trapero Hades66 for the remix. Throughout the new music video, the three artists are seen exchanging flows about women they desire and admire. El Malilla has been one of the faces of the reggaeton scene in Mexico, and with that, he’s staying busy this year, leading a movement and reaching new heights by taking over notable festivals like Lollapalooza Chile, Coachella, and Sueños. The rising star is one to keep on your radar. — Brenda Barrientos

DLi, Solo Fernández, Martox - “Solo Tú”

For all its massive amounts of talent, the Dominican Republic’s indie scene is still relatively small, often fostering collaboration to delightful results. Case in point: Santiago pop duo Martox and Santo Domingo rock trio Solo Fernández have unveiled a new collective called Desde La Isla, or DLi, pooling their earworm mastery and hand-picking guest stars for what will eventually be a banger-stuffed LP. The first taste of the project is “Solo Tú,” a bouncy, lovesick ditty that flutters on a digital flute melody, while falsettos from singers Juanmi Martínez and Gian Rojas dance together for maximum disco pop effect. If you vibe to the likes of Parcels and Bandalos Chinos, this could very well become your anthem for ringing in Spring. – Richard Villegas

BALTHVS - “Year of the Snake” 

Bogota’s psychedelic funk trio BALTHVS celebrates the start of a new cycle with “Year of the Snake.” Dropping as an homage to the 2025 zodiac sign of the wood snake, the track is entrancingly filled with dancing guitars and deep grooving bass lines wrapped in an enmeshed aura of pulsating synths and rhythms. Delving into a mind-bending sonic trip, the single allows listeners to become atmospherically mesmerized as they shed new skin and sounds. — Jeanette Diaz 

Immasoul - “BIGSHORTYS (feat. PJ Sin Suela)”

After expanding her sound and exploration of Latine R&B and música mexicana on her sophomore project Pistola, Chetumal-born artist Immasoul returns with a new video. “BIGSHORTYS” was one of the illustrious highs from the project, with its bounce-filled instrumental and blend of contemporary R&B and trap. The production brings the energy out of Immasoul and breathes life all throughout the track through its clear influences in early 2000s pop and New Orleans Bounce. The energy present is also brought out to the fullest through the dynamic energy between Immasoul and PJ Sin Suela, whose verse implores a playful side between the two. While Pistola is still fresh on rotation, “BIGSHORTYS” demonstrates that the new arc for Immasoul is only beginning. – Alan Baez

chicarica - “Antes Del Día”

Starting as a bedroom indie pop band, Santiago’s chicarica is now representative of a new generation in Chilean electronic music, and “Antes Del Día” is a great calling card for their new role. In this track, near-whispered vocals clash with four-on-the-floor beats and exquisitely layered synths, bringing kinetic yet intimate energy to the dancefloor. There’s further contrast found in the lyrics, where fatalistic imagery and the idea of finding romance in darkness coexist. “Antes Del Día” fits into the tradition of post-apocalyptic synthpop songs, hoping that romantic love can withstand climate change, or at least result in bangers like this. — Marcos Hassan

duendita - “baby teeth”

Following the 2024 EP the mind is a miracle, NYC’s duendita has now announced a strong desire to survive, a new 10-track project set to drop on Apr. 4 and previewed by its first single, “baby teeth.” The song is a stunningly beautiful piano ballad that showcases duendita’s soul-stirring delivery, songwriting, and range. It’s a song to cry happy tears to, a healing anthem where duendita finally feels safe after overcoming dark times, and the emotion is conveyed with every syllable. Right before wrapping things up, an eight-piece choir sings a touching “No means no,” taking this experience to an almost spiritual realm. — Cheky

Grace Sorensen - “Blueprint”

Singer Grace Sorensen proves once again that there isn’t anything she can’t do. The Texas native’s adventurous musical appetite extends from clubbier, EDM-tinted pop to melancholic, ambient R&B, and she adapts to each and every sonic universe with total ease. The jittery instrumentals and Timbaland level of production behind “Blueprint,” a deep cut from her newly available debut album of the same name, evince a distinct, eternally pre-Y2K sound hallmarked by albums like The Writing’s on the Wall but are stamped with Sorensen’s trademark velvet smooth and light as air vocals. – Nayeli Portillo

La Banda Chuska - “La Selva Me Salvó”

It’s rare to find examples of genuine authenticity in artistry, a certain quality that immediately catches the eye of whoever is watching, something unique. NYC-based, Peruvian-inspired band La Banda Chuska fills the audience’s hearts, eyes and ears with everything they have to offer. The group’s flamboyant visuals paired with carefully crafted beats that combine traditional Peruvian rhythms, like chicha, and modern pop elements offer a psychedelic experience to the audience in “La Selva Me Salvó,” the first single of their first full-length album. The immaculate vibes provided by this track are bound to make anyone who hadn’t heard of La Banda Chuska before to immediately search for more of their unique and charismatic sound. – Júlia Henn

Los De FL - “DAPA” 

Los De FL knows how to party. The popular Florida-based música mexicana group released “DAPA,” a celebratory anthem about making the most out of life. Produced by Lio De La O, the new single is drenched with hard-hitting and pulsing brass and string instruments, putting forward the sounds that regional Mexican music is known for. Lyrically, “DAPA” talks about cheering for your wins and for those who are no longer with us – a message that resonates with many. Moreover, it’s paired with overall encouraging lyrics about prospering, making it perfect to listen to after completing a major milestone. What’s not to like? – Jeanette Hernandez

RaiNao feat. Randy “Nota Loka” - “sí pero no”

RaiNao had a hot 2024 with the release of her acclaimed debut album CAPICÚ. Then, she kicked off 2025 with a celebrated appearance on DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. She continues the streak with “sí pero no,” teaming up with perreo vet Randy for a (mostly) not-so-perreo track that’s still sexy in spades. The music video fogs up screens with Nao’s signature sultry energy, but as always, she threads the lust with evocative lyricism that tells a story about emotions gone amok in the way only she knows how. To close, Randy adds a dash of satyric reggaetón vibe that ties it all together. — Juan J. Arroyo

Olivia Herdt - “RUBÍ”

Olivia Herdt knows what she wants and especially what she needs. The Uruguayan singer taps into her lo-fi bag and drops “RUBÍ,” an R&B track with elements of chill pop sounds. Throughout the song, she oozes confidence and opens up about being a gem, a one-of-one type of woman who is determined to be with that one person who makes her feel free. “Lo-fi season soon since [you all] asked me so much,” she wrote on an Instagram caption on a clip where she teases the song. Herdt is not afraid to tap into different versions of herself. And as she continues to prevail, it’s hard to not be excited for what she’s got coming up next. — Brenda Barrientos

Mula, Jessy Bulbo - “Grandes Escobas”

With their new single “Grandes Escobas,” the beloved Dominican trio Mula continues redrawing the lines around their Pan-Caribbean universe, enlisting Mexican punk icon Jessy Bulbo for a devilish plunge into gothic perreo. This latest teaser from their forthcoming album, Eterna, out in June, is an ode to the enduring friendship between the women, recalling encounters around the world and their many wild, nocturnal adventures. The track also finds Mula embracing their rockiest sound to date, with guitars and bass lines that veer into post-punk and darkwave and reggaeton drums that underscore Eterna‘s mission statement as a record for all seasons and sonic proclivities. – Richard Villegas

Cola Boyy - “Babylon”

In an announcement with the upcoming release of his final posthumous album Quit to Play Chess, Cola Boyy’s lead single “Babylon” has been released in commemoration of a year since the artist’s sudden and heartbreaking passing. The accompanying video, memorably filmed on what would have been his 35th birthday, aims to celebrate his contributions to music and the community at large. The single is infectiously doused in his signature funk-fueled disco stylings that continue his legacy for uplifting spirits and getting bodies moving on this side of life. — Jeanette Diaz

Blue Rojo - “Fashion Boy”

In preparation for his forthcoming album, Mexico City artist Blue Rojo’s latest video for “Fashion Boy” is redefining the intersections of queer, brown societal expectations. “Fashion Boy” blends pop rap with multiple elements of electronica influence, with some phases of the production coming from unexpected yet exceptional angles and some moments leaning toward a more industrial sound. This is following the same direction as Blue Rojo’s previous singles, giving each single its own sense of identity and sense of attitude. “Fashion Boy” is emotional, as the artist’s words paint a story of fighting for acceptance against an unforgiving culture. His vocal performance is characterized by the vivid passion he feels for the machismo culture that constantly surrounds him. It draws on a multitude of industrial pop inspirations and results in something from the heart, with a broader message hidden in a daunting beat. – Alan Baez

Frente Cumbiero - “Negro Gato”

Colombia’s Frente Cumbiero gives a Brazilian rock standard a new lease of life with a raucous reinterpretation. Over a fast-paced, percussion-heavy groove, shambolic-yet-sporadic horns, and vamping piano chords, “Negro Gato” captures a combustive jump band jazz jitteriness, yet its lively arrangements give it a groove that emanates from cumbia. Lyrically, the song takes a different course from the original since “Negro Gato” casts the titular cat as a trickster disappearing into the Bogota night, causing mischief and whatnot. Overall, the song is a riotous dance track that uses the energy of punk with the instrumentation of cumbia to make for a wild ride. — Marcos Hassan

Lienzos - “melaíto”

Venezuela’s Andreína González is back with a brand new Lienzos single, and it’s sweet as molasses. “melaíto” is a vaporous track that recalls early Nite Jewel at the inception of chillwave, with swirling string synths, moving filters, and a minimalistic beat that place us in a warm afternoon that’s suited for love. Although the music video is framed in a sci-fi storyline set in the year 2883 about an outer space being exploring the remains of planet Earth, the song’s call to fall to tenderness, even if what scares us is what actually makes it shine. — Cheky

Dark Chisme - “Lost in the Night”

Seattle duo Dark Chisme’s rapturous darkwave grooves speckled with droney synths and murky basslines are as retro as they come, but they’re anything but retroist. On the debut album, 2024’s Dark Chisme, the band pushed past the familiar sounds of goth pop by throwing cumbia rhythms and more hard-edged vocals into the mix. With its immaculate old-school techno and house music-inspired flair, “Lost in the Night” is another refreshing breakthrough in contrast to the countless acts that have revived this musical style but often get lost in the shuffle.  – Nayeli Portillo