With how chaotic life can get, we all deserve a moment to pause and block out the noise. And sometimes, that can be done by putting on your headphones and pressing play on your favorite tracks, or even newly released ones. That’s what you can find here with this roundup of fresh singles, songs, and albums as we head deeper into October. So, if you’re on the hunt for some new music, we’ve got you covered with this list below.
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FF – Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan’s new album, She’s the Best, brings the listener to the heart of the party, but also looks at life beyond the celebration in search of something more meaningful.
Rollercoaster – IV OF SPADES
This psychedelic track from the quartet is a chill and laidback song on being just a little more carefree in enjoying life.
i think he’s got a girl – Slayyyter
Slayyyter’s ability to combine heavy-hitting production with sobering lyrics continues with her new single that focuses on how a former flame might have finally moved on from her.
Nariyan Ka Pa Ba – Over October
OPM Band Over October is ready to get listeners emotional again with their new track that starts low-key but gets its point across by its end.
Swear You Won’t – Kiana V
With her new album I KNOW BETTER, Kiana V delivers a reflection on the messiness of knowing what you should do but choosing differently anyway. The nine-track LP, which is Valenciano’s first fully independent album and made on her own terms, explores the ups and downs of modern love through R&B, soul, and pop.
Love Depressed – Carly Rae Jepsen
If you think Carly Rae Jepsen’s Day and Night album was already a hefty body of work, the pop musician decided to give us even more with an extended edition that contains eight new tracks. It truly is a day-to-night experience.
close to you – grentperez and UMI
This collaboration between grentperez and singer-songwriter UMI is a dreamy track that explores love as something that extends beyond a simple feeling — an energy that exists around us and influences the way we experience the world.
MRT – rhodessa
OPM songs about, inspired by, or set in public transportation will always hit different, as rhodessa’s latest single proves.
Dalmatian – Dhruv
After a two-year hiatus, Dhruv makes his return to music with the release of his new upbeat feel-good pop single Dalmatian. It serves as the first single of his upcoming second studio album.
Namamasko Po – Mei Mei
P-pop girl group Mei Mei gives novelty P-pop a Christmas makeover with their holiday track about celebrating the Christmas spirit through caroling.
Featured Image: KIANA V (via Instagram)

Rafael Bautista
Rafael Bautista is the Senior Pop Culture Writer of MEGA Asia, with a focus on producing articles and features about local and international entertainment, popular culture, and lifestyle.
Before this role, he spent five years in the youth-oriented magazine NYLON Manila, where he served multiple positions, including Deputy Editor, and created stories, profiles, and content on digital and print geared towards a Gen Z audience. In 2025, he was awarded Jr. Deputy Editor of the Year.
With years of experience in digital media, Rafael has an interest and passion for writing about movies, shows, pop culture, and entertainment, with a particular emphasis on titles, trends, and personalities who are making waves in modern culture or are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing people will talk about.
