20 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Mariangela to Ms Nina

By  Remezcla Estaff

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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 Mariangela, Ms Nina, and Noize with RaiNao. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Mariangela - “LA 17” 

Mariangela released her long-awaited norteño cumbia “LA 17,” a post-heartbreak anthem that calls for a girls’ night out. By highlighting her Tejano and Monterrey roots, Mariangela taps into a pop soul-infused norteño track driven by her sweet vocals. With relatable lyrics, such as realizing she’s no longer that heartbroken after re-listening to sad songs by Grupo Frontera and Carín León, she creates a norteño-pop moment for the girlies getting over a relationship. “I’ve been wanting to do something that honors who I am sonically, my roots, my history, both norteño (Monterrey), where I was born and raised, and my border essence (Texas), where I lived most of my life,” she said in a recent post about the new track. – Jeanette Hernandez

Ms Nina - “Bossy Bitch”

A fast, virtual-sounding synth opens the track with a vibe similar to the loading screen of a video game. And as it starts, we dive into level one, where Argentinean icon Ms Nina sings about enjoying chaos at night and giving it all on the dancefloor until she falls apart, all while covered in glitter and proudly being a “Bossy Bitch.” Brazilian duo Clementaum are in charge of production and deliver at a top level that displays their unmistakable funk signature and a fearless versatility. The tempo drops as we reach level two, a reggaeton landscape where Ms Nina softly warns about being poison herself with her designer lip combo and icy stare, as an almost glitchy synth discreetly keeps the theme in the background. The speed ramps up again to face the final level, as the sounds explode into a dark and enveloping atmosphere where the energetic bass and a robotic chorus accompany her final warning: If you want some of her salsa, es de la que pica. A robotic instrumental closes the track as a reward, providing the perfect background for the only thing left to do on the dancefloor and after a victory — posing and putting on a “rich face.” – La Morra Lisa

Noize, RaiNao - “Claroscuro”

Producer Noize has been making hits for big stars for a minute now, working on songs such as Feid’s “Vacaxiones” and his Karol G collab “Friki.” This week, he debuts his first single as a solo act and brings along fellow Puerto Rican — and currently one of the hottest rising stars — RaiNao. Noize smartly channels his talents towards RaiNao’s strengths and crafts for her a vibe-y and electric house beat that she makes her own. Nao’s silky voice has never lacked for attitude as well, and Noize does right by her with a track that’s short but strong enough to stand out.  — Juan J. Arroyo

Selines - "revivirlo"

Selines unveils her dreamy new single “revivirlo,” a romantic, bilingual pop gem drenched in nostalgia and heartache. With her soft, angelic vocals and genre-blending style, the Bronx-born Mexican-American artist continues to shine as a rising voice in the alt-pop and Latine music scenes. “revivirlo” wraps listeners in a warm, emotional haze as Selines reflects on the bittersweet desire to turn back time and relive a fleeting, unforgettable love. The track’s lush, melancholic melodies echo the feeling of memory itself, soft around the edges, but deeply felt. Her talent as a storyteller glows through each lyric, effortlessly moving between English and Spanish to paint a universal picture of longing and love lost. The accompanying music video mirrors the song’s dreamy essence, following Selines as she races through the city, caught in a beautiful loop of trying to rewind the clock and hold onto a moment that keeps slipping away. With “revivirlo,” Selines proves she’s not just a voice to hear, but one to remember. – Natasha Melina Argudo

Budaya & Cero39 - “La Punta”

With this new collaboration between Mexican duo Budaya and Colombian electronic wiz Cero39, the tropical house and nu cumbia vibes of the 2010s get revised and updated for a new decade. With an insistent four-on-the-floor beat and warm synth tones, these musicians come together as a single-minded unit, bringing in catchy melodies, chicha-inspired guitar lines, and bolero-like lyrics that could soundtrack a sunset rave on a Caribbean beach. While revisiting the great genres of yesteryear, “La Punta” not only evokes carefree vibes with a slight nostalgic bent, but it also updates the style for this era. – Marcos Hassan

Inka, Tommy AM, Hakúna RD - “San Miguel”

On his 2023 debut album Villa Mella, the Dominican rapper Inka expertly wove reggaeton and son with meticulously researched Afro-diasporic drumming that carried intimate anecdotes about family turmoil and police brutality. With a new EP on the horizon, Inka’s latest single “San Miguel” continues unspooling the traditions of his community, this time tributing the spiritual folklore of La Fiesta de San Miguel (Belié Belcán) in Santo Domingo’s Barrio San Lázaro. Melding a flurry of tambourines from música de salve with the youthful thump of dembow, Inka praises the Archangel Michael and his many syncretic dominions, also tapping the rapper Tommy AM and producer Hakúna RD for a banger worthy of the club and church — both houses of worship and transcendent bliss. — Richard Villegas

El ruido de mi cuarto - “Mi tristeza y yo” 

Peruvian band El ruido de mi cuarto returns with “Mi tristeza y yo,” a soft indie pop track that greets melancholy like an old friend rather than a disorienting foe. The lyrics sketch a portrait of a mind in slow motion as it narrates things like waking up late, skipping the urgency of the day, and choosing not to fight to feel okay. Lo-fi edges, looping guitar riffs, and woozy synths drift through a drum pattern that mimics the weight of a steady but heavy heartbeat that keeps rhythm despite its bruised message. However, instead of spiraling into hopelessness, the song settles into something more honest as it nestles into a quiet truce with sadness. A track for the in-between days where you’re not quite broken, not quite healed, just emotionally transparent and unafraid to linger in the haze. No big resolution here, just a quiet surrender that has made when you grow tired of posturing and start learning to live with your ghosts.  — Jeanette Diaz

Paco - “THINK ABOUT IT”

Blending Latine melodies with an onslaught of refined textures, Mexican American producer and singer Paco’s latest project showcases his musical chops. Originating as a DJ has given Paco an articulate and intentional sense of timing. He understands the arrangement of BPMs and where transitions are going to hit the hardest. That sense of timing bleeds exceptionally through “THINK ABOUT IT,” where the track is filled with intentional moments, but later establishes itself as the perfect EP closer. With its subtle melodies and crescendo of instrumentation, Paco creates a romantic listening experience that takes full advantage of romantic lyricism and production. On its own, it’s the artist flexing his range of musicality and executing a project that demonstrates who he is and what he stands for. – Alan Baez

Lucas Grill - “Moldura Quebrada”

Brazilian singer Lucas Grill steps into the spotlight with his debut solo album, Grill O Rei do Deprê Chic. The project is filled with passion and contradictions, giving meaning to the title, which translates to something akin to “The King of the Chic Downer.” It’s a catalogue of songs that are as beautifully crafted as they are sad, as hopeful as they are melancholic, all of them finding their roots and inspirations in different aspects and moments of popular Brazilian music. A perfect example is “Moldura Quebrada,” which is a reflection on the impending doom of a romantic relationship that may have already begun on the wrong foot. Its slow beginning contrasts, in a fascinating manner, with the way it evolves into an almost happy tune, a freer sound, as the singer shows more understanding of his own self through his lyrics. In the act of paving his own way, Grill ends up paying homage to Brazilian icons that came before him, like Luiz Gonzaga, Roberto Carlos, and, particularly in “Moldura Quebrada,” Ivan Lins. – Júlia Henn

A Outra Banda da Lua - “Kolofé”

A Outra Banda da Lua finds inspiration in Brazilian music, especially from their home state of Minas Gerais, with a psychedelic approach, as we can hear it all over their brand-new sophomore full-length Entre a Terra e o Sol. The album swings between daytime and nighttime, and it’s in the latter phase where “Kolofé” sits. With its lo-fi sonics, the song is imbued with Afro-diasporic sounds and rhythms from Brazil, where harmony and dynamics are used to give it fulfilling left turns. Written by singer and guitarist Edssada, he recurs to the Yoruba word “Kolofé,” which means “blessing,” to reflect on his and his youngest brother’s relationship, and along with solemn background voices, they create a warm atmosphere for us to rest our heads on. – Cheky

Discos Resaca Collective - “Cumbiafornia (feat. Mariposas Del Alma & Deuce Eclipse)”

Discos Resaca Collective released their newest cumbia, “Cumbiafornia,” featuring Mariposas Del Alma and MC Deuce Eclipse. The rhythmically delicious tune is a love letter to California, drenched in Bay Area influences. Featuring a vibrant accordion and an irresistible percussion, “Cumbiafornia” celebrates Latine cultures while inviting the listener to the dance floor. “‘Cumbiafornia’ is more than a song — it’s a celebration and symbol of cultural identity. We wanted to make something that feels like home and makes people move,” Discos Resaca Collective’s accordion player, Ivan Flores, said about the collaboration. “When those voices join, you can almost feel the whole community singing back.” — Jeanette Hernandez

Papás por Siempre & Daniela Luján - “ES AMOR”

The word “iconic” gets thrown around a lot, but not many artists in the world can say they recorded a hit song as part of a massive telenovela they starred in as a child, and then decades later gets to revisit it via a freshly-produced rendition. This is Daniela Luján’s very special and truly iconic case, who rerecorded 1999’s “Es Amor” from El Diario de Daniela for the brand new project Papás por Siempre. In this new rendition, a romantic guitar opens an invitation to share what is happening within her heart, as more elements gradually join her more mature yet deeply enamoured voice. A warm choir of backup singers and a set of percussions that build up into a sudden burst of energy turns this into a truly stung-by-the-lovebug track that feels like a ray of sunshine, perfect to dance along to at a beach party or while you are longingly looking out the window or leaning the back of your head against a wall thinking about the one. In the new 2025 version of “Es Amor,” Luján flawlessly displays the charisma, talent, and natural delivery that make her what she has always and will forever be: a true Mexican pop icon. – La Morra Lisa

J Rochet - “NO T QUIERO PERDER (feat. FOKINFROID)”

J Rochet continues the march towards his next project, this week dropping his second single, “NO T QUIERO PERDER.” Billed as the second chapter of a narrative told over visual media, Jay teams up with FOKINFROID, who spices up the highly kinetic track with his own bombs. As a founding member of alt-R&B trio Los Rarxs, FROID has experience in spades rapping over unlikely beats, and J Rochet’s production serves them both well with his measured singing doing just enough to express the emotion of his own words. The EP’s story is one of mystery and longing, and both the song and video do what it takes to sell that vision. — Juan J. Arroyo

The Animeros - "Terlingua"

The Animeros return with their electrifying second single “Terlingua,” a psychedelic cumbia that rips through the Texan desert with gritty guitar rhythms and hypnotic percussion. Blending cultures, landscapes, and genres, the instrumental track is a cinematic ride through sun-scorched highways, lush Colombian jungles, and vintage Mexican coastlines. Now the latest act signed to Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound (The Black Keys), “Terlingua” is produced by Auerbach himself, adding a raw, analog warmth to the trio’s expansive sound. Made up of drummer Nick Tozzo, bassist Nicolas Sanchez, and guitarist Mauro Lopez, The Animeros fuses their Mexican, Colombian, and Italian roots into music that transcends language. No lyrics are needed here as their instruments speak volumes, stirring emotion and evoking vivid scenes without a single word. This is music that hits the bones, that moves you before you even know why. With “Terlingua,” The Animeros invite listeners to surrender to the rhythm and take the trip. Wherever you’re headed, their sound will take you further. – Natasha Melina Argudo

Andres Miguel Cervantes - “Songs For The Seance”

Singer-songwriter Andres Miguel Cervantes reclaims country music to connect with the classic sound of the genre while stripping it away from what the style currently entails. In the case of “Songs For The Seance,” Cervantes croons about a lover who has reached the great beyond and is trying to get in touch with her, resulting in a meditation on loss and grief. With expressive pedal steel tones and busy finger-picked guitar, there’s an aching emotion throughout the song. The result is a haunting track that offers goth undertones and Americana flavors, using vintage sounds in a modern way. — Marcos Hassan

Safo - “Combustión”

 

Out of Chile’s thrilling rock resurgence, Safo’s debut album Cada Vez Que Estás Acá should be hailed as a new gem of South American dreampop. Who needs the Cocteau Twins or Alvvays when you’ve got Soledad Puentes of gauzy melancholy pop duo Marineros on production duties, and additional studio wizardry from Merci of the immersive electronic trio Chicarica? While the entire record feels like floating away on a wave of reverb, the opening track “Combustión” lives up to its kinetic name with robust riffs and giddy preamble to a romance about to experience its big bang. “Me gustaría saber si estás sintiendo lo que yo,” Safo sings on the hook, bashfully reaching out to her would-be paramour and praying for fireworks in return. — Richard Villegas

Queenie - “Vasaline” 

New York-based queenie slinks onto the scene and into her solo era with “VASALINE,” a lo-fi club seduction track that slips between desire and emotional distance. With whispered vocals that tease more than they reveal, the track oozes slippery confidence, gliding through glitchy basslines and shimmering synths. The words delicately spiral over glossed-over truths we wear like armor, the loneliness of being a fantasy, and the clarity that comes from saying no to conditional love. The video features a hyperfemme meltdown, complete with soft-focus mirrors and bruised glam, with just enough chaos to feel threvealngerous allure beneath the glaze. Her latest makes a strong case as one of pop’s next provocateurs, as she’s not just entering a reinvention era, she’s weaponizing the gaze and daring you to keep looking while she does it. — Jeanette Diaz

J.I - “Cold Scars” 

Closing out the summer with one last string of melodies, on a Tuesday mind you, is J.I. the Prince of N.Y. with his latest project SEPTEMBER’S FINEST. For the past year, J.I has been proving his range as a rapper, offering street-smart, witty bars, as well as meditations on personal relationships. A fine testament to this versatility is his earlier single “Love Story.” While that track demonstrated J.I’s ability to write deep, sincere ballads detailing relationships and personal coils, we see more of that exploration through the project’s opener “Cold Scars.” This track serves as the perfect appetizer for what fans can expect from the project. It touches on multiple subtitle themes, some darker than others, but still holds space for his wittier, more humorous bars to co-exist with his colder presence. – Alan Baez

Ralphie Choo - "PIRRI"

Sometimes, music is capable of nurturing a feeling of pure joy in the hearts of those with a listening ear. Whenever that happens, it’s a guarantee of success for the artist responsible for such bliss. This is the case with Ralphie Choo’s latest release, “PIRRI,” which guides you through its duration with the levity and joy of the first solo flight of a baby bird. The feelings that the artist manages to evoke through this song are the most positive and nostalgic possible. Despite its powerful, experimental sounds, it still feels like a trip through a time tunnel that lands straight into the shiniest dancefloor of the 1980s. Choo breathes new life into the music scene by proving he has done his homework, studying, repurposing, and making his own the best that music history has to offer. – Júlia Henn

CRYMES - “AMOR/LOST”

A veil of darkness falls on us as we play Mexican duo CRYMES’ latest single “AMOR/LOST.” The first single from their upcoming CRYA BOYZ EP, the track is in direct conversation with Playboy Carti’s latest album MUSIC, with a Noisebro and Banac-produced trap beat clipping with digital saturation and ecstatic synth chords. Members Viram La Noch3 and Angel Bling choose to drown in the negative emotions of failed relationships to both comment on today’s ways of human connection and reflect on their own experiences. And with their cries barely cutting through the distortion, their despair becomes palpable. – Cheky

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