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Our recurring Songs of the Week column highlights the best new tracks from the last seven days. This week, we’re listening to new tunes from Anjimile, Master Peace, WU LYF, and more.
Anjimile — “Like You Really Mean It”
Former CoSign Anjimile has announced his new album You’re Free to Go, out on March 13th, and he’s previewed the new album with the indie rock banger “Like You Really Mean It.” Not only does the track show off Anjimile’s lush, patient vocals, it’s got a pretty fascinating rhythmic structure; his drummer offsets the groove when they arrive at the chorus, almost like the song gets caught between moving too fast and too slow. That momentum really ramps up in the final refrain, complete with some guitar shredding and open hi-hat smashing. It’s a great demonstration of Anjimile’s tasteful ear and his ability to match a song’s subject with its instrumentation. — Paolo Ragusa
BunnaB — “SEEUMSAYIN”
Atlanta rapper BunnaB has no fucks to give on new single “SEEUMSAYIN.” Over a jersey club beat with booming bass and infectious chimes, she wraps her flow around quick drum hits and a harmony-laden sample, not letting up for a second. The track is only a minute and 45 seconds long, but BunnaB makes every second count: “I don’t care if they like me, I don’t care if they don’t/ I get the money, it’s okay,” she raps, accentuating the song’s sample and tumbling into the chorus. Fresh off her 2025 album Sweet Lick, BunnaB is already off to the races in making 2026 her biggest year yet. — P. Ragusa
By Storm — “And I Dance”
By Storm, the Phoenix hip-hop duo made up of surviving Injury Reserve members RiTchie and Parker Corey, are finally gearing up to make their debut under the new moniker with My Ghosts Go Ghost, the first full-length project the duo has recorded since the tragic and sudden passing of Injury Reserve’s Jordan Groggs. The announcement of the record comes accompanied by the new single “And I Dance,” an expressive, emotional piece of left-field hip-hop. Between auto-tuned crooning, clattering percussion, and production that sounds like it’s actively destroying the track itself as it progresses, By Storm once again wear their heart on their sleeve in the most creative way possible. — Jonah Krueger
Draag — “NSPS”
Draag are back with “NSPS,” a dreamy new single from the LA shoegazers’ upcoming Miracle Drug EP. Like in the best of their discography, warmth permeates through loud guitars and cooed vocals; the band carefully scales the dynamics on “NSPS,” ensuring that the song expands and contracts instead of bubbling and bursting. As one of the group’s longest tracks, “NSPS” is definitely an odyssey, arriving at the final chorus with blissful clarity and pure passion. It’s yet another serene standout from the quartet. — P. Ragusa
Easy Honey — “Everything I See”
South Carolina quartet Easy Honey have unveiled their new single “Everything I See,” and it’s a lovely preview of their upcoming EP Plaid. Fans of bands like The Kooks and Bad Suns will be all over Easy Honey, who — like their band name suggests — blend dreamy guitar tones and charismatic vocals for a sweet, sun-drenched combination. The song is a mission statement to live life to the fullest, and filtered through Easy Honey’s sonic language, doing so sounds effortless. — P. Ragusa
hemlocke springs — “w-w-w-w-w”
hemlocke springs’ the apple tree under the sea (out February 13th) is one of our most anticipated albums of the year thanks to the alt-pop artist’s consistent ability to make the weird joyous. But on new single “w-w-w-w-w,” she reminds us that there’s some heavy thoughts going into her debut full-length. With a slightly Prince-ian cadence, she takes a dark look at how traditional expectations can clash with a modern sense of self. Tracks like this suggest her upcoming concept album will be engaging as much for its lyrical themes as its pop constructs. — Ben Kaye
Master Peace — “Fuck It Up” (feat. Declan McKenna)
Master Peace, one of our Emerging Artists to Watch in 2026, has tapped Declan McKenna for “Fuck It Up,” a cards-on-the-table anthem about being your own worst enemy. “‘Be happy, don’t worry’/ That’s a lie and I know it is,” sings Peace on the song’s opening line, his crackling voice suggesting anxiety and self-sabotage. Peace and McKenna unite in passion, bemoaning their constant fuck-ups and adding a bit of agitation beneath their vulnerability. “Fuck It Up” is another worthy entry in the Dirtbag Anthem catalogue, and a great primer for Master Peace’s upcoming Stupid Kids EP. — P. Ragusa
Remember Sports — “Nevermind”
“Nevermind,” the closing number from Remember Sports’ upcoming album The Refrigerator, is wonderfully catchy, tastefully twangy, and infectious as hell. There are jangly guitars, big emotional chords, a little bit of organ, and a restful breakdown that leads into the cathartic final moments. It’s got a bit of Waxahatchee in its DNA, perhaps a dash of Hop Along as well, and it’s yet another great tune from the impending release. — J. Krueger
Robber Robber — “The Sound It Made”
The second single from Robber Robber’s Two Wheels Move the Soul, “The Sound It Made,” is as in-your-face as the up-and-comers have sounded yet. The guitar tones are cranked to the point of clipping, the drumming is furious, and the bass line sounds more like a bomb dropping than a traditional riff. The vocals match the energy, even delivering the lines, “All systems go again/ Will it ever stop/ Don’t know,” midway through the track. It’s fuckin’ awesome. — J. Krueger
WU LYF — “Tib St. Tabernacle”
Last year, WU LYF returned from a decade-plus-long hiatus with “A New Life Is Coming.” Now, they’re proving that a new life, at least for the band, is indeed on the way with “Tib St. Tabernacle,” their latest epic. Spanning over 11 minutes in length, the dynamic, surprisingly soulful track develops from a contemplative groove into a cathartic, blistering explosion of emotive post-punk. Even with the extended runtime, it’s absolutely invigorating — an odyssey more than worth taking again and again. — J. Krueger
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