20 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Dënver to Planta Industrial

07.18.25 at 02:35

This is our weekly compilation of bite-sized reviews of newly released songs by our talented music writers. Discover new favorites, read nuanced criticism of the week’s hottest releases, and much more. Who knows, you might walk out of this with a new fave or two. Some of the featured artists include Dënver, Planta Industrial, and Danna. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Dënver - “Bien Tu Mal”

On their first new single in a decade, Chilean indie pop duo Dënver return to the disco earworms that made classics out of albums like Música, Gramática, Gimnasia (2011) and Fuera de Campo (2013). “Bien Tu Mal” evokes the band’s signature fitness imagery and tales of hushed romances, unspooled over a flurry of vintage synths that will tickle the nostalgia of longtime fans. In a musical landscape overcrowded with watered-down funk motifs, it’s refreshing to see trailblazers of Dënver’s caliber re-enter the fold with hooks and grooves that will spark actual dancing. Now let’s hope that as more new music emerges, so do fresh ideas that expand their dazzling hipster canon rather than pad their already sizable bed of laurels. — Richard Villegas

Planta Industrial - “Teteo In The Bronx”

This NYC duo has already proven to be one of the most exciting new artists of the year, and they’re reaffirming their status with another high-energy track that celebrates their native borough. Deploying a bouncy bass riff and a catchy drum beat, “Teteo In the Bronx” possesses a natural groove you can lock yourself into, powered by infectious hooks and a life-affirming delivery, making clear that Planta Industrial are capable of giving different forms to their guitar-mangling street anthems. Simply put, “Teteo In The Bronx” is the type of song you put on first thing in the morning to start the day the right way. — Marcos Hassan

Danna - “Khe Calor”

Danna managed to drop the hottest summer blockbuster with her music video for “Khe Calor.” After reaching international success in pretty much every area of entertainment possible, the Mexican goddess evolving into her most powerful form, and we are privileged to witness it in real time. In the short film, a dry climate announces doom for a small Mexican town, and only Danna can stop the drought with her tears. But first, she must serve. Over a high-energy beat that is sure to bring up the temperature of every dancefloor while directly referencing and injecting new life into “Yo Tengo Un Novio” by Conchi Cortés. Danna shows once again that she is one of, not only Mexico, but Latin America’s top divas, delivering catchy hooks, sensual intonation that doesn’t compromise the virtuosity of her vocal capabilities, and dance moves that are hypnotic and technically outstanding. After breaking several hearts in the town, including El Malilla’s, Danna realizes that no man can make her cry, and that only a magical voice coming from a seashell to tell her “You’re a bad bad bitch” can bring a tear to her eye, saving the day, and at the same time, saving Mexican pop while at it. – La Morra Lisa

Bruses - “Yummi <3”

When it comes to moving freely in any constructive direction, Bruses’ music can never be pinpointed to one distinct musical genre, drawing inspiration from and executing styles of art pop, industrial, and pop rock. But the latest from the Tijuana singer brings something strikingly different to the table. “Yummi <3” offers a fun combination of dream and hyperpop, presenting explosive and colorful electronic textures with a whimsical energy to keep the track beyond interesting. Where Bruses’ latest run of tracks leans into more cynical or darker subject matter, they’ve never leaned away from upbeat or positive notes in the song composition. “Yummi <3”s drum loops and synthetic melodies present an ecstatic joy ride, while hiding a deeper pain, utilizing vividly bright and upbeat textures to masquerade darker undertones. Whatever the creative direction, you can always expect a good and thoughtful performance from Bruses. – Alan Baez

Gabriel Dinero - “madre $anta”

London-based Guatemalan artist Gabriel Dinero’s discography keeps on growing with ojos bonitos, a new five-track EP that’s a bedroom exercise on pop and R&B with lo-fi-leaning aesthetics. Here included is “madre $anta,” the EP’s fourth track, which features a disjointed hip-hop beat adorned with bubbling synths and a booming 808 bass. Dinero barely crosses the whisper threshold, and in under two minutes, he goes on a real emotional rollercoaster, from pitching himself to a love interest and showering her with compliments, to feeling sour because she wants to change him, to picking himself up from heartbreak. But he never loses his cool, like he knows these things are just part of life. – Cheky

canela - “fotografías”

Culiacán-based trio canela just might be your next favorite indie band. Imagine surf guitars engulfed in a reverb haze, jaunty choruses and jittery rhythms, and you’ve basically got “fotografías,” which feels like a lost but beloved first generation iPod-era track. “fotografias” is deeply melancholic in its themes, but not in its tone, as canela funnels the magic of mid 2000s indie rock and indie pop heavy hitters like Broken Social Scene and Los Campesinos! into a supercharged song about waiting around for calls that will never come and feeling alienated by those who surround you. – Nayeli Portillo

Deftones - “my mind is a mountain”

Deftones mark their formal return with “my mind is a mountain,” the first new music for the band in five years. A slow-burning burning expressive detonation, the single is anchored in signature shadowed guitar riffs and Chino Moreno’s inimitable stretched-out vocals as the lyrics dwell in the liminal wreckage stuck between inner collapse and control. It’s meditative, it’s murky, and it painfully aches in the way only they have become praised to deliver. More than a comeback, the single is a searing reminder that Deftones never left the darkness; they simply keep sculpting the chaos into something devastatingly magnetic. — Jeanette Diaz

Menino Gutto - “Flow Dos Macacos (feat. MR. TOKA)”

The collaboration between Brazilian-Equatorian singer Gutto Vicunha, better known as Menino Gutto, and Colombian artist MR. TOKA is one to be listened to with rapt attention and regarded with all the care it demands. “Flow dos Macacos” may sound like an energetic piece of music at first, with its upbeat mix of Brazilian funk and other Afro-Latine rhythms like the Peruvian cajón, making it a deeply enjoyable sonic experience. But the cutting lyrics and use of a sample from the Brazilian iconic favela anthem “Rap da Felicidade” reveal the true meaning of the track: this is a protest song born out of hurt and anger. Each line is a sarcastic jab against racism and xenophobia, even the very title, which is an ironic nod to a common racist slur. “Flow dos Macacos” is a testament to the importance of music and shows how art is, indeed, political. Through this song, Menino Gutto and MR. TOKA also stimulates unity between the people of Latin America, which is more than needed in current times. – Júlia Henn

Águila DS, Eyby - "Secreto"

Reggaeton mexa rising star Águila DS is revealing his “Secreto.” The new track unveils his distinctive, deep auto-tuned flow, accompanied by sensual lyrics about loving someone on the down low. With lyrics like, “Este secreto está provocando / Que nos vemos de vez en vez / Tranquila que estamos vacilando / Aunque sea una vez al mes,” the upcoming singer riskily endorses a private relationship – an easy, free, once-a-month catch-up booty call, if you will. At the end of the flirty track, he shares a piece of direct advice to his listeners (in case they didn’t get the memo), “Y recuerda que quien come callado come dos veces,” giving them a lot to think over this summer. – Jeanette Hernandez

Destiny Ron - “Mi Tesoro”

Destiny Ron’s unmistakable face and style were exploited in the best way in her last single, the rebellious and fun “Quemando,” contrasting the pink of her hair with the chip-on-her-shoulder attitude of the song. This week, she drops “Mi Tesoro,” this time easing on the pedal and crooning a more soothing and boppy love song that’s still as catchy and relistenable as any. The Mexican-Greek singer, who also fronts the Chicago-based all-girl band Grupo Rimel, inserts some cumbia towards the end of her newest ditty, giving an already-charming track that extra kick to make it her best yet. — Juan J. Arroyo

Ino Guridi - “Nuevos Trajes (feat. Laura Gutman, Santiago Peralta)”

As Uruguayan singer and producer Ino Guridi approaches the release of her second album, Vigilia, out on Aug. 8, she continues showcasing a plethora of Rioplatense musical hallmarks spiced with ultra-cool indie sensibilities. Her first single, “Tango 42,” melded warbling electronic bass lines with cinematic bandoneon, while on her newest release, “Nuevos Trajes,” atmospheric synths and a driving rock n’ roll rhythm reach for anthemic heights. The song cracks open the tug-of-war between people hiding their feelings away and those who crave intimacy, poignantly calling out the pretty smiles that dress up broken hearts. — Richard Villegas

Aimée, mediopicky - “Amigo”

It’s rare to hear a song that captures an off-the-cuff feeling while retaining a unique spirit, but Aimée and mediopicky managed to pull this feat off. Basically a booty call, “Amigo” expresses uninhibited desire in plain words, resulting in a daring and humorous track. Musically, the song features hyperpop textures and nightcore tempos that support a sing-song delivery translates into instantly memorable hooks, resulting in an unhinged and playful track that gets more sophisticated and exciting with each listen. As a bonus, check out the other two versions of the track: a pop punk take and a merengue version. — Marcos Hassan

Fariana & Ñengo Flow - “Bellakiti”

Opening with an old school synth that screams “I am here, and I am the boss,” Colombian hitmaker Fariana teams up with Puerto Rican legend Ñengo Flow to deliver “Bellakiti.” It’s a sexy track where they both spit sensual and explicit verses over sounds reminiscent of the best parts of reggaeton from the early 2000s. With a trap flare and rhythmic amplified synths that evoke the feeling of being in a packed arena with thousands of people perreando, the vibe is nasty, sweaty, and almost messy, yet every verse and syllable has an intention and a humor to it that makes the chemistry between the two enjoyable and undeniable. The same chemistry, explored through different styles, is what makes Gangsta Love, her latest EP, a project that any lover of reggaeton has to play at the next function to show off, get everyone off their feet, and let them know, just like “La Nena Fina” from Medellin, who the boss is. – La Morra Lisa

Andria Rose - “Slow Burn”

With the latest entry in her rollout of singles for 2025, Andria Rose is on a hot streak. We’ve just passed the one year anniversary of Rose’s latest EP, Coming Up Roses, and “Slow Burn” is yet another credible demonstration of artistic growth for the Texas singer. Whether it’s a teaser for another EP or an extended version of Rose’s last project, “Slow Burn” is a breathtaking example of the singer’s execution of suave style and luscious song composition. The features some of the defining characteristics fans can expect from her previous music, the romantic, subtle guitar-focused instrumentation, and the luscious, sultry vocals detailing airy stories of lovers past and new. But the production is stronger here; it’s more focused. It continues this streak her previous two songs this year started, presenting mature song composition over jazz-influenced bedroom pop. – Alan Baez

Mahmundi - “MACIA BAHIA”

Brazilian star Mahmundi is giving clear signs of an upcoming new project, hopefully a full-length follow-up to her splendid 2023 album Amor Fati, and her latest single signals a welcomed sonic shift. Created alongside Qunho and Adieu, “MACIA BAHIA” references ‘90s electronic breaks punctuated by lovely guitar work, and it’s a delicious love song that paints a heartwarming picture we want to get lost in. Mahmundi glides over the instrumental with her smokey but youthful voice, stating how every single little thing feels good alongside her romantic interest, and how being together is like being in a bay of their own where they can just enjoy each other. – Cheky

Katzù Oso - “A Woman Like You”

“I ain’t ever ever felt this way for no one/Still, I need to prove that I’m capable for you/So give me time”, coos Paul Hernandez, aka Katzù Oso, in his most honeyed falsetto on “A Woman Like You.” Despite sporting a bit of that velvety ‘70s soft rock swagger and quiet storm strut, the Los Angeles-based Chicano singer and songwriter makes it clear that he’s not out for another casual midnight rendezvous or vapid hookup. Instead, he makes it known that he’s struck gold (“Show me what this loves about…that fuzzy feeling keeps me around,” “A woman like you makes me feel so alive, takes me to paradise”). Taking cues from artists like Tame Impala and Alan Palomo, Hernandez injects some modern electro pop energy into the mix for a deeply satisfying psychedelic love song that has shaped out to be one of his most vulnerable songs yet. – Nayeli Portillo

Bodine - “Pastillas de Colores”

Puerto Rican artist Bodine shares new single “Pastillas de Colores,” a dreamy electro-pop spiral of emotional push and pull that finds itself slipping between desire and detachment. The track yearns through soft, sensual pulses that meet fluid synths, while giving voice to the bittersweet aftermath of being wanted only after you’ve given everything. Her vocals colorfully float through the glittering melancholy of both nostalgia and release, and paired with a retro VHS-esque video, she produces a complete vibe that catches glimpses of hope through heartbreak via static-like glitches. — Jeanette Diaz

Meno Del Picchia, Otto - “Beijos que não dei (produced by Batata Boy)”

“Beijos Que Não Dei” is the result of a long partnership between multi-instrumentalist Meno Del Picchia and singer Otto, and the intimacy with which its lyrics are fully sung in harmony is a clear testimony to the quality of such a bond. The two artists come together in this profoundly Brazilian song to create a sonic experience worthy of listening to on repeat, given that the tune evokes feelings of nostalgia and relaxation that make it particularly addictive to the ear. The instrumental is deeply rooted in two Brazilian genres — maracatu and marcha-rancho — that reflect the country’s history in their sounds, coming from different places and different times, providing the track with a peculiarly ubiquitous quality. Certainly, the lyrics that wax poetry about getting a second chance in love with a previously estranged lover only add to the nostalgic nature of the song, carving its way into our playlists with careful purpose. – Júlia Henn

Willbenshi, Lil Benjas - “Corte 1”

Lil Benjas is officially Willbenshi alongside Carlo Priego and lateride. To kick off their new sonic journey, the innovative and experimental Mexican group released “Corte 1,” a track that starts off with acoustic guitar strings and emotional croons. However, the mood quickly changes to a dark, distorted soundscape, injecting the song with electronic hues and thick synths. The four-minute song keeps you hooked from start to finish, leaving the listener repeating, “Si me quieres es verdad,” an almost cryptic-like phrase that Lil Benjas repeats throughout the song as if it’s a mantra he’s trying to believe – or convince someone with. Whatever the case is, we’re intrigued to hear what’s next. “Corte 1” will be part of their upcoming debut album A veces casi siempre. – Jeanette Hernandez

Miranda del Sol - “so in looove”

Existing in the space between alt-pop and R&B, Miranda del Sol’s newest single “so in looove” recalls the melancholic early-2000s tunes that could make you feel nostalgic and downhearted on the most beautiful sunny day. The Cuban-Argentinian singer was raised in Miami, FL, and just like past tracks like “aguardiente,” she fuses English and Spanish lyrics in her songwriting, capturing that say-it-how-you-mean-it nature of vulnerable diary entries. The music video captures the tone, setting Miranda on a Long Island beach where the sentimentality of the song is bolstered by the desolate setting; the perfect place for a couple, but only finding yourself alone and longing. — Juan J. Arroyo

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