20 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Reyna Tropical to Planta Industrial

10.31.25 at 09:43

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 Reyna Tropical, Planta Industrial, and TAPABOKA. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Reyna Tropical - “Tu Voz”

Following her remix EP Malegria en la Oscuridad, Reyna Tropical is officially back with her newest track, “Tu Voz.” The song seamlessly blends the essence of a Mexican ranchera with the influences of Brazilian samba in its percussion and overall rhythm. Together, the gentle track creates a coquettish soundscape for Fabiola Reyna’s narrative inspired by a long-distance queer love. However, the lyrics can be interpreted through many POVs, especially with Día de Muertos around the corner, thanks to mesmerizing lyrics like “Ay, tu voz es lo más que extraño.” And that’s exactly what makes Reyna Tropical’s music so special: it’s universal without losing its sentimental value. — Jeanette Hernandez

Planta Industrial - “Arthur Ave”

We’ve come to expect a flurry of bars, beats, and left-of-center visuals with every new Planta Industrial joint, but that’s not to say the Bronx power duo composed of Saso and Akathedarknight has become predictable. On the contrary, their head-spinning new single “Arthur Ave” is a loving ode to the baddies and shenanigans that bring the Boogie Down to life, and the first taste of their forthcoming EP Punk Wave Sin Barreras Volume 1: Conociéndonos, out on Nov. 20. The blistering track laces together a Big Pun sample with interpolations of The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” and N.O.R.E.’s “Oye Mi Canto,” delivering more easter eggs than Peter Cottontail. But Planta Industrial isn’t just about flexing and cheeky references. The self-directed music video for “Arthur Ave” was filmed at Rumble in the Bronx, the underground fight club that doubles as a community outreach program to reduce gun violence, underscoring their commitment to community without sacrificing raucous fun. —Richard Villegas

TAPABOKA - “Sin Mordaza, pt. 1 (La Ley)”

Fast-rising Puerto Rican hardcore punk band TAPAB is going grindhouse for Halloween, releasing not one but two music videos today from their self-titled debut EP. The visuals for the two tracks, “La Ley” and “Puto Violador,” join together to form one complete short film titled “Sin Mordaza” and are directed respectively by Ana Paula Teixeira and Andreas Feliciano. The already gnarly songs get a cinematic twist with the videos, inspired by exploitation films of the ’70s and ’80s, which the trio of leading ladies live up gleefully. The group has seen their name blow up this year, and with this, they cement their brand and rep even more. — Juan J. Arroyo

DannyLux - “preguntalealaluna”

A melancholic sierreño-style guitar, paired with a ghostly synth, paints the picture of a heartbroken lover singing by a fire in the middle of a desert as the sun sets. In this sorrowful scene, Latin Grammy-nominated DannyLux tells a former partner that if all the love he gave and promises made were fake, the moon, which sees it all, can bear witness to the opposite. A taste of the upcoming deluxe edition of his already successful album LEYENDA, “preguntalealaluna” presents California-born DannyLux in a vulnerable state, where he opens up entirely to prove that the love he professed was pure, even if he was not being valued. After a brief spoken interlude, akin to the great romantic songs of previous generations, his modern flair and powerful production value close the track with an electronic outro. His voice is distorted, and the synths amplify into a sound that feels like a warm silver lining after a cold night, almost like hope for what is to come, which can only be healing after you gave your heart to someone, they grabbed it, and tore it apart. – La Morra Lisa

Diles Que No Me Maten - “Tan Grande Nada”

Mexican Summer’s latest compilation Sitting on the Moon features standout artists from the Brooklyn imprint, including Mexico City’s quintet Diles Que No Me Maten, who contributed with the emotional track “Tan Grande Nada.” Now accompanied by a music video crafted by band member Jonás Derbez using images from Mauricio Sánchez Arias’ 2023 movie Las imágenes-cristal de nuestra ciudad, “Tan Grande Nada” was recorded in the middle of their latest tour, and it’s an evocative guitar-led post-rock song with a ‘90s Midwest emo scent. The instrumentation is ever evolving within its circularity, while a half-singing, half-speaking Derbez reminisces of their years living in a graffiti-covered apartment, dreaming of what life could become. – Cheky

Pacifica - “Indie Boyz”

Argentine duo Pacifica’s new album In Your Face is a love letter to all of their biggest influences, including the one Inés Adam and Martina Nintzel have over each other. Their friendship is the driving force behind the project, being dissected into songs that explore the happiest and the most chaotic moments of their relationship. The word chaos is particularly fitting to “Indie Boyz,” a hedonistic track that is all about giving yourself over to the overwhelming feelings that come with a night out, when the goal is to lose yourself rather than to find yourself. The frenetic rhythm of the song and intoxicating vocals perfectly reflect the clubbing atmosphere and, to those who enjoyed a brat summer might even feel reminiscent of one Charli xcx. — Júlia Henn

Duplat, Isla de Caras - “Tu Juguete”

“Tu Juguete” is the captivating new single from Duplat and Isla de Caras, a pop-rock ballad infused with the smooth pulse of early-2000s R&B. It tells a story as old as love itself, the ache of giving your heart to someone who only sees you as a passing distraction. Honest, intimate, and drenched in nostalgia, the song marks a bold new chapter for Colombian artist Duplat. Joined by the acclaimed Argentine band Isla de Caras, he crafts a shimmering, retro atmosphere where melancholy feels almost sweet. Born from a chance meeting during Duplat’s tour in Argentina, the collaboration bloomed into something timeless. Isla de Caras contributes its signature textures, smooth basslines, warm guitars, glistening synths, and layered harmonies that wrap around Duplat’s voice like a memory you can’t quite let go of. “Tu Juguete” stands as a bridge between Duplat’s previous album, Mosaico Pirata, and the sound of what’s next. “Tu Juguete” is a song that invites you to feel, remember, and is proof that heartbreak can sound eerily beautiful. – Natasha Melina Argudo

Ilusiones - “Amor Amargo”

Culiacan’s Ilusiones, aka Jorge M. López, displays big ambition in his minimalist project by finding middle ground between traditional Mexican music and dark alternative music. “Amor Amargo” sounds like it could come out of the mariachi tradition of José Alfredo Jiménez, yet its layers of fuzzy guitars place it in a category all its own, giving it a weight that makes heartbreak feel like a looming darkness bigger than just lost love. At the center is López’s crooning, languishing in reverb before breaking free into a controlled howl, translating into a primordial emotion that anyone can connect with, whether you like mainstream or underground music. — Marcos Hassan

Kendo Kaponi, Luar La L - “Endemo”

On the cusp of releasing his forthcoming LP, his first official project in over seven years, Kendo Kaponi returns to continue his streak of fiery entendres and front-setting choruses. “Endemo” is the latest in Kaponi’s arsenal and offers the same gritty storytelling and impassioned flow fans have come to associate with the Puerto Rican wordsmith. Bar for bar, the track is aggressive on all fronts, and that aggression and energy are equally doubled with the feature of his longtime colleague, Luar La L. “Endemo” is the fierce collaboration between two juggernauts in el movimiento. It’s the clash of titans, trading lyrical blows with equal levels of admiration and hunger. – Alan Baez

Sofi Mayen - “Normal”

Mexican singer-songwriter Sofi Mayen captures the weight of emotional aftermath with new visuals for “Normal,” a slow-burn alt-pop lament that carries its heartbreak forward, steadied by the clarity that comes from knowing better. Underpinned by soft-rock textures, the track turns weariness into something quietly intimate as she sifts through the wreckage of love gone awry with unguarded grace after giving so much of herself to someone who couldn’t return the favor. Her voice traces the contours of disbelief and acceptance, haunted by the effort of trying to understand how something so real could vanish, yet carrying a growing desire to feel whole again as she reaches for the version of herself that existed before the loss. The single’s power lies in the reckoning of what was, but more importantly, where self-love begins to gather in the places heartbreak once lived. — Jeanette Diaz

Odd Mami - “Si Me Perdonas”

The RIP Gang collective remains one of the most vital creative hubs in Argentina’s music landscape, this year alone launching ambitious, polished epics from K4 (Yo también les tengo miedo) and ill quentin (Avantgarde). Stepping up to the plate is Odd Mami, whose new single “Si Me Perdonas” jettisons the moody grunge of her last LP, Donde van los perros (2024), this time embracing a propulsive power-pop sound evocative of Garbage at their Y2K zenith. “Para quedarme sola yo / prefiero estar sola con vos,” she sings to an estranged paramour, willing to accept emptiness in her heart but not in her bed, and thus staying true to her sadgirl convictions. — Richard Villegas

Brray, Alejo, L-O-N - “Enchulau”

Brray teamed up with Alejo and L-O-N on their newest collaboration, “Enchulau.” With romantic lyrics set to a hard-hitting, trap-infused, and electronic-tinged track, the trio crafts a confessional love letter for those who are falling head over heels for someone special. “This song is about that moment when you’re completely caught up—when you can’t tell if it’s love or madness, but you don’t care,” Brray said about the new release. With that being said, it’s a new trap romantico that pushes el movimiento to new lyrical leaps, drenched with vulnerability and flow – something that Brray and Alejo are both known for. – Jeanette Hernandez

Ferrori - “Sata-nas”

After a long sabbatical, dark trap/horrorcore rapper Ferrori makes a return on the most appropriate of days. This Halloween, he drops his newest single “Sata-nas,” a name that sends chills down people’s spines. In this case, the lyrics have less to do with the infernal and more with a provocative object of his desire that raises his temperature like a she-devil. Ferrori appropriates the imagery of a hellscape to express an exaggerated view of how he’s made to writhe in his own personal purgatory of lust. After all that, devil worshipping might not sound so bad after all. — Juan J. Arroyo

ANDRY KIDDOS – “CUANDO BAJE EL SOL (feat. ELSA Y EL MAR)”

Venezuelan songwriter Andry Kiddos presents “Cuando Baje El Sol,” a new song that presents a situation relatable to many, especially the new generations who prioritize taking care of themselves before bringing another person into a mix who can hurt you if the emotional homework isn’t done. Over a stunning production that feels enveloping and ambitious without losing the soft and caring vibe of the lyrics, Andry is joined by Colombian icon Elsa y Elmar, and their contrasting voices melt together in a beautiful and organic way. Andry confesses that he is in a stage where he wants to call someone all day, share every detail about his life, travel to small towns together, cry tears of joy, and feel so much love that he freezes before daring to commit. The accompanying music video feels like looking into a photo album of two people who will eventually end up together. A beautifully produced track that carries a positive message can empower the listener to have healthier relationships with others, but most importantly, with ourselves. – La Morra Lisa

Syd dePalma - “confianza, la noche me dejaste ser triste (feat. Florent Muñoz)”

Milton Castellar, the Granada-born, Barcelona-based artist who records and performs as Syd dePalma, is back with the follow-up to his 2023 debut album El Lugar de Arder, further expanding his unique take on post-punk and psychedelic sounds blended with traditional Spanish music. The album features collaborators such as El Niño de Elche, Heather Cameron, and Florent Muñoz, the Los Planetas and Los Pilotos member who hops on “confianza, la noche me dejaste ser triste.” The song is shrouded in darkness, with Castellar melting the icy landscape we’re introduced to initially, slowly revealing a towering sound that reaches its peak with a full-on new wave-inspired moment. He sings about distrusting people except for that person who allows him to be who he really is, and that’s the only one he wants to be alone with. – Cheky

Black Polish - “ABOUT YOU/SUNRISE”

In this hypnotic new track, Black Polish (Jayden Binnix) delivers soft, haunting vocals that evoke the lingering memory of someone impossible to forget. Even in the chaos of a crowded party, there’s an unshakable sense of emptiness, a quiet ache that seeps through the melody. Black Polish searches for escape in fleeting moments of distraction, in drinks, in pills, in anything that dulls the weight of remembering. Yet no matter how far they drift, the past lingers like a shadow that refuses to fade. The accompanying music video mirrors this emotional descent, tracing their restless journey through the night as they try to find their way back home, both physically and spiritually. Each scene unfolds like a dream, capturing the disorientation of heartbreak and self-loss. Surrounded by light and color, Black Polish remains trapped in numbness, avoiding the sunrise that threatens to expose their pain. “ABOUT YOU/SUNRISE” is a raw, cinematic portrayal of grief, memory, and the longing to feel whole again. – Natasha Melina Argudo

Austero - “Go To The Light (Too Old To Die Young) (feat. Nick Oliveri)”

On the new song, “Got To The Light (Too Old To Die Young),” young upstart band Austero hooks up with an old head to find out that distorted guitars and frenetic drumming are all-ages activities. Picking up speed from the get-go, lead screamer Rafa Ruiz shares time on the mic with ex-Queens Of The Stone Age member Nick Oliveri to give us a taste of punk at its most unhinged without losing a sense of melody. By connecting with a spiritual mentor, Austero puts the pedal to the metal and proves that frenetic rock n’ roll is alive, loud, and well. — Marcos Hassan

Adrián Chaparro - “C.A.S.M (Chingue a Su Madre)”

Following an already extensive album from the summer, Phoenix-based composer Adrian Chaparro returns with another example of his champion sound. At just 34-years-old, but less than a decade into his career, Chaparro has built a name for himself in the realm of regional Mexican music, championing familiar yet forward-thinking themes within corridos tumbados. “C.A.S.M (Chingue a Su Madre)” is a progressive take on the genre, offering dynamic, nostalgic songwriting with sentimental lyrics at the heart of it all, still featuring Chaparro’s humor glistening on top. Compared to Chaparro’s earlier work in the year, “C.A.S.M” offers a lot more flair and experimentation in the production; with the use of castanets and heavy guitar plucking working heavily in his favor from start to a very graceful finish. – Alan Baez

Maye - “Favorite Place”

We got a surprise new single from Venezuelan-American dream-pop romantic Maye with “favorite place,” a melodic, yearning-fueled ache dressed up as a love song. Backed by tropi-indie vibes of gauzy guitars and sun-warmed synths, her signature honeyed vocals carry us through an atmosphere that lingers in the tender in-between where mutual feeling and timing never quite align. Her voice harmonizes with the kind of clarity that only comes from loving through uncertainty, flickering between devotion and quiet denial: “I’ll always wait for you, if you wait for me too.” It’s not sung in a naïve way, but with the soft self-awareness of someone who knows love sometimes means waiting for what may never arrive, because the warmth of what could be can feel better than the emptiness of letting go. And to the track’s point, somehow even the waiting can begin to feel like love when it’s with the right person. That feeling is what “favorite place” embodies, capturing the bittersweet comfort of someone who feels like home but never stays long enough to be it. For anyone who’s ever loved in the almost, this song hits like an escapist mirage where memory and mercy blur into one. — Jeanette Diaz

Alih Jey - “Electrocutao”

It’s not rare to see heartbreak being approached as the main theme of an artistic creation, but it’s definitely rarer to find a song that tackles the subject and genuinely makes you want to dance along with it, instead of wallowing in pain. For “Eletrocutao”, the Grammy-nominated Dominican singer-songwriter Alih Jey exposes the suffering and disillusion of a recent breakup, and the empowerment that comes with healing from it, through powerful lyrics, while providing her audience with a smooth, dance-worthy tune that channels the best of the raggaetón-pop fusion into it. Perfectly scheduled to be released on Halloween, “Eletrocutao” even manages to compare the numbing feeling of heartbreak to becoming a zombie, and the villainous ex to a vampire. — Júlia Henn

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