This week’s new music roundup is led by Skepta and Asake new music, as the grime veteran and the afrobeats star join forces on “Aloe Vera.” The track headlines a diverse batch of releases that also includes a new rock highlight from Twisted Teens, a holiday original from Sufjan Stevens, and fresh material from Future, Porter Robinson, Boys Noize, Gillian Welch, and Star’s Revenge.
Skepta and Asake Reclaim the Throne
Skepta, performing live at the 2026 Reading Festival on August 28, 2026, in Reading, England, returns with “Aloe Vera,” a collaboration that pairs him with Asake. The song is described as Skepta reclaiming the grime throne, with the afrobeats artist at his side. It is available on YouTube.
Twisted Teens Deliver a Skronky Highlight
Twisted Teens offer “I Spend My Time Crying,” a skronky standout from their third album this year. The track is a rock-oriented cut that adds a raw edge to the week’s offerings and can be heard on YouTube.
Sufjan Stevens Rings in the Holidays
Sufjan Stevens contributes “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better),” a wistful original song that brings a seasonal note to the playlist. The track is streaming on YouTube.
More Highlights From the Week
The roundup also features a wide range of tracks across genres. Future, Drake, and Loe Shimmy team up for “Ya Hit,” while Olivia Rodrigo shares “Take Me Home (4 Christmas).” Yaeji delivers “DDR,” and Porter Robinson’s “Year of the Cup” gets an Ejean remix. Slayyyter drops “Hey Boyyy,” Jennie offers “Someone to Hold,” and Lil Baby returns with “Mr. Do Something.”
Boys Noize enlists Mayah Alkhateri for “Ycore,” Gillian Welch and David Rawlings cover “Pancho and Lefty,” and Shygirl releases “Luvli.” Star’s Revenge round out the list with “Don’t Worry Dynamite.” Additional tracks include Glorilla and Sexyy Red’s “Jiggly Bow Bow,” Kenia Os and El Bogueto’s “Chulalai,” Saya Gray’s “4ll My Love ( Wasn’t Enough ),” Cleo Reed’s “American Dream,” Arelys Henao and J Álvarez’s “Cuando Te Perdí,” Daine’s “Silly Little Animal / Go!,” Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul’s “From Healer to Dealer,” Dawuna’s “Love Jaunt,” Ed Maverick featuring Little Jesus’s “Sahuaro,” Jessye DeSilva’s “Jackals,” Paulie Swan’s “Edie,” and New Translations’ “You and Me at the Rodeo.”
Listen to the Full Playlist
All of these songs are available to stream, with most linked to YouTube. The weekly playlist continues to showcase a broad spectrum of sounds, from grime and afrobeats to rock, holiday fare, and experimental pop.
