21 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Delilah to Kobi Cantillo

10.10.25 at 01:11

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 Delilah, Kobi Cantillo, and Ruzzi with Alex etc. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Delilah - “La Peli”

On “La Peli,” Delilah sits with remorse and dwells on a number of haunting post-breakup “what ifs” after trying her hardest to manifest her own happily ever after moment. Like many of her contemporaries in the world of música mexicana, the Washington-based singer and songwriter has been channeling her artistic energy into more romantic and earnest corridos with just a hint of melancholy. But what continues to set Delilah apart from the rest is all of the magic behind songs like “La Peli,” soft and swaying rhythms with pristine production loaded with her catchy hooks and choruses that sting with a kind of yearning that most of us have empathized with at one point or another (“Se que yo me equivoque contigo/Yo viera querida ser contigo”). – Nayeli Portillo

Kobi Cantillo - "Qué Fastidio Que Seas Mi Ex"

Venezuelan artist Kobi Cantillo taps into his own personal experiences with heartbreak to create the bittersweet anthem that is “Qué Fastidio Que Seas Mi Ex,” a relaxing track that brings a smile to the face of the listener due to its undeniable sincerity. Cantillo’s voice and the tune’s R&B influences make the song incredibly easy to listen to and very enjoyable, but the lyrics and accompanying music video serve as a reminder of the true subject of this project: the pains of a broken heart. Despite the heaviness of the theme, the singer approaches it with nostalgia and melancholy, instead of anger and regret, which makes for an even more heartfelt and relatable tune. – Júlia Henn

Ruzzi, Alex etc. - “Déjame Ser”

After establishing their name among the Latin American music zeitgeist, Chihuahua- based artist Ruzzi is back in the lab again. It’s been a busy year for Ruzzi. After dropping a critically acclaimed album late last year and being nominated for a Latin Grammy, you’d expect any new material to follow in pursuit of what proved to be successful, but Ruzzi’s latest single plays with the formula. Departing from their typical blend of bedroom pop and indie rock, “Déjame Ser” is the result of this experimentation; ambient, riddim-inspired piece of head-bobbing music. It’s the product of experimenting in the most casual setting — a sly yet tender piece of a project culminated from playing around with different electronic sounds for parties. “Déjame Ser” is an ethereal dance track, one that emphasizes connection through its warm atmosphere. Though it detaches itself from the typical Ruzzi song structure, it still maintains a vivid connection, one thoughtfully produced with Alex etc. for a blissful experience. – Alan Baez

Kirnbauer - “sabes que tq”

Three years after dropping her debut project Algo Bien and following a string of one-off singles released in between, Monterrey artist Kirnbauer is back. The warm five-track EP entitled Siempre Estuve Aquí is already making our hearts melt. Second on the tracklists sits “sabes que tq,” which kicks off with 2000s-era folktronica-reminiscing acoustic guitar cut-and-paste samples right before entering a melancholic dance party. A jittery club beat is balanced out with nostalgia-inducing ambiance and Stefania Kirnbauer’s mellow voice. She unravels before our ears, coming to terms with a relationship that has ended even though she isn’t ready to move on just yet, and it’s a beautiful display of vulnerability. – Cheky

Adiós Cometa, Fin del Mundo - “El Mundo En Mis Brazos (Leonor)”

Costa Rican shoegaze band Adiós Cometa has been making what Bobby Schmurda might call schmoney moves, gearing up for the release of their second LP Un Destello de Luz with epic new singles, live sessions, and even a profile on KEXP’s Cancioneros Podcast. This week, the band unveiled a brand new song called “El Mundo En Mis Brazos (Leonor),” a sprawling, reverb-heavy meditation on the mysteries of parenthood, assisted with ethereal vocals from Fin del Mundo lead-singer Lucía Masnatta. This collaboration with the beloved Patagonian post-rock darlings arrives days after Adiós Cometa’s tour through Argentina, with a music video that stitches clips from shows in Buenos Aires with foggy trekking in Bariloche, echoing the majesty and beautiful melancholy at the heart of the song. — Richard Villegas

Yuridia - “Querida Socia”

Yuridia isn’t holding back with her new covers. This time, she unleashed a live cover of “Querida Socia,” a banda classic originally performed by Diana Reyes and later popularized by icon Jenni Rivera. In her new version, Yuridia plugs in more of her signature melodic vocals to complement not only the song’s cheeky message about the upside of being “the other woman,” but also its signature brass instruments that loyal fans recognize. With her entrancing, powerful live serenade that attracts one’s attention, she proves once again why she’s one of Mexico’s most beloved singers. Yuridia’s live cover of “Querida Socia” was part of her performance at Monumental Plaza de Toros La Mexico that took place last spring. – Jeanette Hernandez

LA NUEVA OLA DE CUMBIA – “Lucha Libre"

An explosively energetic opening and a shoutout to legendary lucha libre mask artisan Maestro Nenuco Rivero give the latest single from LA-based project La Nueva Ola de La Cumbia the ideal channel to spread their message of passion, freedom and hope. Cumbia is such a widely appreciated and influential genre, that the many regions it reaches have shaped it in their own unique way. Such richness is delightfully condensed and present in the band’s sound that they’ve made their own, as members have roots that go back to Peru, Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico. Within a production that makes this track sound large enough to become a classic within arenas around the world and metaphors comparing lucha libre with the struggles of real life, lies an invitation to value and support our communities, fight tirelessly towards a dream, and get back up when we fall and grab a chair to… fight some more! – La Morra Lisa

Sunset Images - “Atención Dispersa (A Place To Bury Strangers remix)”

With their latest track, Mexican psych-noise entity Sunset Images keeps fuzzy guitars dialed to 10, screaming vocals as discordant as ever, and tempos upbeat. However, it brings a new dimension to their sound, thanks to this remix by kindred spirits, A Place To Bury Strangers. With “Atención Dispersa,” the band’s punked-out shoegaze turns into something that sounds quite different from their usual brand of rock, bringing unidentifiable blasts of cacophony and new elements, such as a thumping synth bass line or random blasts of reverb. This rapidly mutating track proves that psychedelic rock is far from being regarded as just a vintage genre. — Marcos Hassan

Damian Ch - “OULALA”

This young talent, based in New Orleans but hailing from Veracruz, emerges as a new voice that hopes to cement himself as a key player in exploring new frontiers in Latine music. Damian Ch has tasked himself with showing off his range, dropping songs that go from reggaetón to hip-hop and house. This week he debuts “OULALA,” which has him melding R&B with Latine Afrobeats. The fact that he already has such a good handle on the music at his young age bodes well for his future prospects, and makes him an interesting artist to keep an eye on going forward. — Juan J. Arroyo

Urias, Major RD - “Voz de Brasil”

Rising São Paulo-based powerhouse Urias links up with rapper Major RD on “Voz de Brasil,” a standout on her recently released album CARRANCA. While the album reimagines Brazilian identity through Afro-surrealist storytelling, this track channels that energy into a razor-sharp declaration of resistance and self-definition. Sonically, it pulses with baile funk and trap-infused urgency driven by booming bass, kinetic percussion, and a slick sample of Carlos Gomes’ opera O Guarani as a subtle subversion of national symbolism. Lyrically, Urias calls out Brazil’s global performance of unity while its people remain divided and marginalized, and Major RD counters with verses that demand respect for the favelas and the truths that aren’t polished for tourism. Together, their flows cut through romanticized veneers to make room for something gritty and real, a Brazil reframed through voices unapologetically Black, queer, defiant and still rising. — Jeanette Diaz

Rosario Alfonso - “Házme Sentir Bien”

After dropping a run of back-to-back singles over the last six months, indie folk-pop artist Rosario Alfonso has announced the release of her forthcoming full length album called Cómo enamorarse con el corazón partío. Fans of Carla Morrison, Natalia Lafourcade, and Mon Laferte who are new to the music of Alfonso will appreciate the Chilean singer-songwriter’s lovelorn ballads speckled with instrumental crescendos and airy vocals. Alfonso shuffles along beside warm acoustic guitars and softly begs her new love to mend a heart that’s broken time and time again by an old flame (“Házme sentir bien, házme como nueva…Lleva me a un lugar en que estemos bien/Dime cosas lindas que te las quiero creer”) on “Házme Sentir Bien,” one of her catchiest and most confessional songs to date. – Nayeli Portillo

Gabby B - “Playboy Bunny”

With “Playboy Bunny,” Brazilian singer Gabby B shows off her power and confidence while spreading the message that yes, you can be a boss and a sexy lady simultaneously. The song is part of her upcoming EP Funklândia, which explores the energetic sounds of Brazilian funk while mixing it up with pop influences in four different languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish. “Playboy Bunny” is a great example of this intercultural mix as the track is sung in both English and Portuguese, features Brazilian funk beats, and adds a rock ‘n roll twist to the sonic concoction with an electric guitar and darker vibes, creating a fun and engaging contrast with the sensual lyrics. – Júlia Henn

Ruby Mountain - “Lemonade”

Reintroducing herself for a brand new audience with an evolved, textured sound is Ruby Mountain, an artist motivated to move by a higher energy, with the presentation to match. “Lemonade” is the brand new track from the intergalactic singer. It’s the follow-up to Mountain’s first track in six years, “Eclipse,” acting as not only a reintroduction for a larger listener base, but a teaser for her new arc. Following in the previous track’s footsteps, “Lemonade” is a blend of glistening, care-free vocals and fast-paced riddim-inspired beats, and the result is Mountain at her most confident. The track instrumental is summery, airy, with the intense tempo donating energy for Mountain to capitalize on a feel good banger. Her vocals glide over the buttery, vibrant instrumental and contribute to the glittery homage her lyrics paint for summer nights in Los Angeles. While her lyricism parallels the warm feeling of spending a late night out with good company, Mountain’s flow and delivery establish a passion for contemporary R&B and solidify a sense of joy to be shared throughout the track. – Alan Baez

Sessa - “Nome de Deus”

We’re getting closer to the release of Sessa’s third album, Pequena Vertigem de Amor, and the São Paulo-based artist has now shared its second single “Nome de Deus.” This time, Sergio Sayeg hangs his usual weapon of choice, his guitar, and surrenders to Marcelo Maita’s jazzy piano stabs and Biel Basile’s hypnotic percussion. His vocals float in the mix, backed by airy female background voices in the chorus, and he challenges both man and God’s laws, going back to his natural instincts to spread love everywhere he goes. Tension reaches its peak mid-song with dissonant chords and a percussion freakout, accentuating the lyrics’ primal imagery. – Cheky

Manul - “Marisol”

Last year, Chilean singer-songwriter Manul unveiled her debut album Piñata, a concept album depicting dystopian love and loss over delightful bursts of shoegaze and indie pop. The album was accompanied by a novel of the same name that expanded Manul’s fictional universe. And now, with the release of her new single “Marisol,” more of the story is coming into focus. Depicting the aftermath of a breakup between the protagonist Matilde and her partner Marisol, the song unfolds with the intimacy of a late night WhatsApp voice note, opening up — and possibly oversharing — on phrases like, “Y las ganas que tengo de hablarte me las voy a tragar.” Standing alone in her moment of vulnerability, Manul wields her guitar into a grungy, pedal-effected frenzy that perfectly captures the stormy emotions thundering in her heart. — Richard Villegas

J Castle, Tokischa, Hades66, Ñenjo Flow - “Tokischa Remix”

El movimiento just got a new anthem. Tokischa, J Castle, Hades66 and Ñengo Flow came together to drop “Tokischa Remix,” an unapologetic collaboration featuring four distinctive voices that span generations. By bringing in Tokischa’s pouty, uncensored flow and Ñengo Flow’s immaculate vocals and genre expertise, the duo elevates the already popular track to a level worth the title of the Dominican rapera’s name. In adding these two peculiar voices that are known for their graphic and risqué verses and featuring Toki’s stand-alone stunning sensuality in the music video, “Tokischa Remix” is a collaboration worth hitting replay. – Jeanette Hernandez

Adri Torrón - “Antisocial”

After much anticipation and many successful singles, Dominican singer/songwriter Adri Torrón gears up towards the unveiling of her first studio album, REDSTAR. The latest taste of it is the new single that has the challenging task of living up to her previous work, in addition to having the responsibility of closing the project. But in both feats, it succeeds. After traveling through romantic duets like “A La Luna” featuring Blas Cantó or the pop-reggaeton catchiness of “fok up,” we land on “Antisocial,” a surprising track where Torrón melancholically sings over a slow beat about not wanting to go out. Though her friends keep calling her, she just doesn’t have the social battery, but as the track turns into drum and bass territory and the mix becomes more complex her confidence in her choice to remain true to herself and avoid spaces that drain her, becomes clearer and firmer. Powerfully closing both the track and the album a chanting crowd joins Torrón as she invites onlookers to mind their own business and wipe the drool off their chins. – La Morra Lisa

Ilusiones - “Verde Azul”

Describing his sound as “mariachi goth,” Culiacan’s Ilusiones, aka multi-instrumentalist Jorge M. Lopez, uses elements from both genres to find out that the Venn diagram intersects in a feeling of deep melancholy. “Verde Azul” brings patiently strummed guitars and vintage synth sounds together in a very symbiotic way, with Lopez’s reverb-soaked voice oozing sorrow with every note, his baritone growing louder with every verse. As the track builds up, ambient-like electronics take over, aiding in delivering a dramatic ascent. By bringing together disparate elements informed by traditional Mexican music and the darkest corners of alternative culture, Ilusiones’s experimentation results in tuneful and emotionally rewarding music. — Marcos Hassan

Jan Mercé - “Una Luz”

Jan’s last EP, 9ueve a 6eis, dropped this summer and was a gift for everyone who was a fan of his previous project, Numero1Uno. Both showcased the Puerto Rican indie rapper’s penchant for gazing into the minutiae that’s often overlooked in relationships and the day-to-day, while still being catchy. This week, his new single “UNA LUZ” has him back at his best, soliloquizing about the struggle and hustle of those who can’t seem to reach their goals no matter how much they try, but refuse to shake the determination either. He’s an underrated lyricist who speaks to a wide audience that shares his sentiments and grit. — Juan J. Arroyo

City of the Sun - “London”

Brooklyn-based band City of the Sun return with “London,” a spaced-out instrumental track that unfolds like a sonic postcard sent from the edge of memory. Building from soft acoustic plucks turned swelling storm of spiraling guitar riffs and percussion, the single evokes the chaotic calm of a city that never fully reveals itself. With no words necessary, the band conjures the emotional weight of a city tied to memory, in their case, specifically the one where they first realized they had an international audience. With a cinematic tone, it captures a slow-burning reverie steeped in hazy nostalgia, where every reverb-drenched note feels like retracing the silhouette of what was and what’s now out of reach. — Jeanette Diaz

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

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