19 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Letón Pé to Javiera Electra

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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 Letón Pé, Javiera Electra, and MissLupe with Tayhana. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Letón Pé - “Madrugá”

Right out of the gate, a complex and layered sound cradles Letón Pé’s soft voice as she whispers, “Voices in my ear, tell me to get out of the house.” But as the track evolves, we realize that she truly wants to stay home, repeating what once was, up until the morning light, and that she “can be without food, water, and light, but not without you.” Produced by Julián Bernal, who has collaborated with the likes of Kali Uchis and Sebastián Yatra, Letón honors her Dominican roots with a single that feels warm, sensual, and of the highest quality. In the accompanying visual, Letón displays her dramatic and physical abilities inside an apartment as she interprets different parts of the song with diverse body language, like calmly reading a book while doing the splits over a kitchen counter, as one does, or flawlessly delivering an interpretative choreography with another talented dancer that represents a memory that is gone but she desired. “Madrugá” should come with a warning, because when and where you play it, it is sure to bring up the temperature and evoke feelings of desire. Listen and share at your own risk, though we highly encourage it. – La Morra Lisa

Javiera Electra - “Del Campo a Mar”

Theatrical singer-songwriter Javiera Electra has made a name for herself melding traditional Chilean genres like cuecas and décimas with exploratory prog-rock and art-pop visuals. But songcraft is at the core of her art, and on her new single “Del Campo a Mar,” she delivers a straightforward bolero dripping in lovelorn melancholy. This tale of a blooming coastal romance that ends when her paramour moves to the countryside unfurls over an ornate canvas of guitar, trumpet, and bongos, with an earworm chorus that plays with the emotional and orthographical symmetry of the words “mar” and “amar.” Considering Chile’s territorial narrowness, and thus the proximity between sea and countryside, the song hits harder when you realize the conflict is less about being geographically apart, and rather about the chasm between hearts simply not meant to be together. — Richard Villegas

MissLupe - “Haciendo Saturar (Tayhana Remix)”

Celebrating her album Reset, Argentinian artist MissLupe has released a bunch of remixes of her track “Haciendo Saturar,” including this unstoppable version by Tayhana. Taking the track’s electronic edge and running with it, the producer maximizes these elements to give us a definitive dancefloor stomper. Tayhana approaches the remix like a DJ at 1 a.m., rearranging its synths and textures for maximum impact and imagining dancers going nuts. She withholds the beat before releasing it, giving us valleys along with the peaks. With this remix, we can appreciate both artists’ craft and vision. — Marcos Hassan

Silvana Estrada - "Dime"

Mexican songstress Silvana Estrada returns with “Dime,” a vulnerably rich single announcing her awaited, self-produced second album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias. Rooted in her signature cuatro-led folk, the track swells with orchestral arrangements that carry it with quiet urgency, shaped by a longing plea for clarity from a love that lingers but never fully arrives. With inimitable poetic restraint, she brings a delicate sweetness to the dull ache of almosts, giving voice to the grief of someone who keeps returning, just never enough to stay. In one of its most devastating refrains, she asks how can someone dive in without being ready to fall? Fragile yet resolute, her ethereal voice searches for answers as the song beautifully transforms the emotional limbo of being wanted but never fully chosen into something soft, melodic, and deeply human. The track both stands in the glimmers of unrequited love that still hum with hope and in the wreckage of mixed signals, unraveling the understanding that the only way forward is learning to let go of what still wants to stay just a little longer. — Jeanette Diaz

Juanes - “Cuando Estamos Tú y Yo”

Juanes believes in love at first sight. Inspired by The Beatles, his new single “Cuando Estamos Tú y Yo” brings back his knack for creating a sing-along pop-rock love ballad that echoes his 2000s signature sounds. With an electric guitar, catchy chorus, and mainstream-esque drum beat, the Colombian rock icon sticks to what he knows best: creating an easy-listening pop-rock gem that’s equally digestible and enjoyable to his multigenerational audience. And honestly, that’s what makes him a star: the loyalty he has towards the pop-rock genre that fueled his stardom. – Jeanette Hernandez

Gabby B - "Bundinha"

Brazilian funk embraces diverse influences and holds different meanings. But one thing that everyone agrees on is that, whenever it plays, it’s about to be one hell of a fun ride. With her latest release, “Bundinha,” Brazilian singer-songwriter Gabby B doesn’t shy away from the fun aspect of the genre, using strong beats and a catchy hook to create an addictive track that fits perfectly into party playlists, while still paying homage to one of funk music’s most popular subjects: the female body. But more specifically, the booty. Both the lyrics and the music video to the song make it clear that “Bundinha” is truly all about the power of the booty, no matter the size. The track is the first taste of Gabby B’s upcoming album Funklândia, set to come out later this year. – Júlia Henn

Rob Ram - “Persecución”

Rob Ram burst onto the indie scene in 2022 with instantly ear-catching songs like “Velocidad” and “El Tiempo” promising a new and unique voice in the Latin alt-pop playground. After a two-year break, he’s returning with new tracks, this time leading up to his debut album — El Gran Algoritmo — later this year. “Persecución” is the latest, and it continues a pattern that he began last year with the first two singles. Rob, who hails from Chile, uses his atmospheric music to explore the existential link between technology and our emotions. Here, it’s the way we’re not allowed to disconnect from the world when often it’s exactly what our hearts and minds need for peace. — Juan J. Arroyo

La Valentina - “BIG BRAIN BIG CULO”

MARIA’S TAPE, the new Tonio 8cho-produced EP by French-Colombian artist La Valentina, is finally here, and it will positively set your headphones on fire. Included in this four-track exploration of her own Latinidad is “BIG BRAIN BIG CULO,” a collaboration with dance music mad scientist King Doudou. Together, they recur to dembow and its Caribbean flavor for La Valentina to affirm her sexuality while tackling the stereotypes typically placed on Latinas, allowing herself to celebrate her body and her mind equally. The high-octane beat is an open door for us to join her and sweat away any drop of prejudice we may have in our system. – Cheky

Hunters of the Alps - “CON LA MISMA PIEDRA (feat. Thank You Lord For Satan)”

In an act to honor his late father through the reimagining of a Latin American household classic, Hunter of the Alps recontextualizes one of his father’s favorite songs into a whole new world. “Con La Misma Piedra” is an ’80s pop en español classic by Julio Iglesias, a record that found shelter in the countless households of Latine music fans. One being that of Hunter of the Alps, aka Giancarlo Garibaldi. Garibaldi grew up with Iglesias’ music, and this would be the driving factor in making this cover. Utilizing shoegaze soundscapes, Garibaldi captures the slow tempo of the original and crafts a darker atmosphere within the track, staying faithful to the spirit of the original, but still hitting the right beats. His cover comes repackaged in a much dreamier package to simultaneously honor his late father and showcase the tenacity of Peru’s alternative rock scene. – Alan Baez

Mariana Vaz - “tq+”

A funky bass riff lays the ground for the sudden burst of synths, piano, and percussions over which Mariana Vaz, Mexican pop singer, tells the story of what can happen after you have a few tequilas and… something else. Dropping verses in both Spanish and English, she playfully states that sometimes it’s ok to just have fun with someone else at a party even if “there is no future for us, but let’s enjoy anyway.” The exploration of colors through sound is an important and recurrent theme in Vaz’s work, and in “tq+,” she explores a flirty and joyful electronic sound that feels bright and glittery, progressively building up through the track to culminate in a memorable chorus. It’s perfect to twirl around on a colorful dancefloor while you ask for another round for you and your friends. This track gives major neon pink vibes, and we cannot wait to see what other wonders Mariana Vaz will bring through her unique, fresh, and chromatic perspective. – La Morra Lisa

Broke Carrey - “Tradición”

Argentina’s jagged Rip Gang collective has seeded some of this generation’s most exciting young talents, including trap-rock phenom Dillom and the glitchy dark web princess Saramalacara. Next in line to break through is Broke Carrey, the chameleonic rapper who first emerged as a trap rabble rouser, later morphing into a debonair tangero-type on his 2023 LP, Buenos Aires Motel, followed by a politically-charged folkster turn on last year’s excellent Rio de la Plata EP. Now, Carrito is back with “Tradición,” doubling down on a modern gaucho aesthetic and defiant bars against those who wish to silence him. “Yo no soy de todas partes / no van a poder colonizarme / tengo mi tierra en la sangre,” he shoots off, splashing everyone from politicians eager to sell Argentina’s patrimonial wealth, to music peers emulating Caribbean cadences rather than banking on their own idiosyncrasies. Add saturated, percussive production from Lamadrid and elmalamía, and you’re left with a potent first taste of Broke Carrey’s next thrilling chapter. — Richard Villegas

Lathe Of Heaven - “Oblivion”

Goth music is best enjoyed when there’s enough joy to counterbalance its gloom, and Lathe Of Heaven keeps that balance in check. With “Oblivion,” the Brooklyn quartet continues to offer some of the best post-punk today, thanks to their catchy melodies and retro flavor. The result manages to tick many different boxes, from stadium-sized chords punctuating the chorus to serpentine guitar lines and funky basslines that give their verses a seductive atmosphere. Grand and dramatic, “Oblivion” is full of rocking moments and beats to dance to, demonstrating how to make a goth party come alive. — Marcos Hassan

Los Heels - "¿porque lloras?"

Chicago-based post-punk outfit Los Heels deliver a new ambient track with “¿porque lloras?” Simmering in synth-drenched melancholy, the single plays like a soft lament where reverb-soaked vocals and shadowy textures cradle the ache of a love that feels one-sided. Sitting in the stillness of an ending they didn’t seem to choose, the track carries a hazy texture that underscores the ache of absence. The vocals hover through lyrics suspended between what was and what still lingers, looping like a thought that won’t let go on either end. Built on sparse percussion, wavering synths, and a steady pulse, the track floats between yearning and resignation that captures the fatigue of being needed only when convenient. Although its lyrics repeatedly make an ask, the song doesn’t beg for answers as much as it echoes through the empty spaces where they should be, asking with a gentle firmness why love only shows up when it’s already too late. — Jeanette Diaz

Marca MP - “HDTPM (feat. Edgardo Nuñez)”

Marca MP teamed up with Edgardo Nuñez on their newest música mexicana collaboration, “HDTPM.” The melancholic norteño-inspired track features the vocalists’ distinguishable croons about an ex-lover who didn’t appreciate them and their lavishness. Backed by a pulsing acoustic bass, the duo trade verses about eyeing a new baddie that’ll surely appreciate their love and gifts more than their ex. It’s a song that depicts the feeling when you know it’s over and ready to move on. Needless to say, “HDTPM” is a new go-to for those going through a heartbreak. Se vale llorar. – Jeanette Hernandez

Zerloh - “elefantes”

After doling out back-to-back singles since the start of 2025, Mexico City’s Zerloh keeps their new music streak going with “elefantes.” The indie rockers pair moody, mathy fretwork with sparring rhythms to build up an anthemic indie rock track buzzing with tension as singer Santiago Escoto looks outward and wrestles with demons. “elefantes” shows the CDMX outfit embracing a slightly more somber and ornate sound that continues to break past the limits of any genre, an occasionally messy and oftentimes not well-executed path for any new artist, but Zerloh proves that they’re anything but directionless here. – Nayeli Portillo

Marcelo D2, Lucio Maia, Mario C., Pupillo - “LEMBARENGANGA”

The importance of Orquestra Afro-Brasileira to Brazilian music is invaluable for both its sound and historical greatness. Created in 1942 rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture, the orchestra originally released two full albums: Obaluayê in 1957 and the self-titled Orquestra Afro-Brasileira in 1968. The project came to an end in the 1970s but breathed new life in 2021, with the album 80 Anos celebrating its eight decades of history. Now, the remix version of the last album released by Orquestra Afro-Brasileira is among us with modernized, but still deeply relevant in its topics of discussion, tracks that feature names such as Criolo, Emicida, Rael, Rogê, Tropkillaz, and more. “LEMBARENGANGA” is an example of the brilliance achieved by mixing up its original sounds with the voice and instruments of new collaborators. Rapper Marcelo D2 is featured in the track along with Lucio Maia,  Mario C., and Pupillo. The song that was previously an ode to the deity responsible for peace and union now features lyrics that talk of resistance and endurance, which brilliantly highlights the intentions of the tune. 80 Anos (Remixes) deserves love, reverence, and to be listened to with the utmost attention. – Júlia Henn

Martox - “Brillo”

Martox is going full speed ahead towards Caracol, their debut LP later this year, and their new single is a preview of how they’re continuing their successful electronic dream pop sound. The Dominican duo excels at camouflaging sexy lyrics under the veneer of a casual delivery, but a dedicated listen reveals their songs are seductive and true to the union of love and desire. Martox are experts at making fun music for road trips and beach days, but every so often — like with “Brillo” — they demonstrate they can wield their talents for what can happen when you get home too. — Juan J. Arroyo

Guti Cámara - “Promedio”

Monterrey singer-songwriter Guti Cámara battles patriarchal masculinity on his new single “Promedio.” Inspired by a recent experience with unemployment that came with tons of free time to reflect, Guti Cámara began challenging the roles traditionally assigned to men in society, especially their duty as providers. He went ahead and captured those feelings on the charming “Promedio,” the first preview from his upcoming debut album, an upbeat guitar-led pop-rock number that ultimately proposes inner change as a way to transform male culture at large. Don’t miss its accompanying music video, which contrasts lucha libre and musical artistry to tell a story of breaking away from parental and societal expectations. – Cheky

Eli Brown, GeezLy - “Papi”

“Papi” is the warm unification of Bristol techno producer Eli Brown and reggaeton rapper GeezLy, a combination breathing heavy with bass-saturated synergy and sticky bars. The collaboration between the two is the unification of two very distinct worlds, colliding into a mesh of purely sound chaos and energy. Brown brings equal attention to the textures of the track while GeezLy matches with equally enthusiastic bars. The track starts off with the basic drum and kick, but evolves throughout the track, adding texture after texture. It cannot be overstated how excellent GeezLy slides on the beat here. For her first time on an EDM beat, GeezLy’s flow is focused, immaculate, and meshes perfectly with the aggression of the bass. While Geezly is no stranger to riding the upbeat energy of Latine trap beats, Brown’s enigmatic production is dynamic on all fronts, yet she grasps the mayhem with ease. While the collaboration between the two comes completely left field, the end result is head-banging harmony. – Alan Baez

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