KATSEYE, Phoebe Bridgers, and Tinashe Release Our Favorite New Music of the Week

Get into the latest drops from KATSEYE, Troye Sivan, Tinashe, and more artists for the week of August 10-16.

Monsoon season and rainy days might mean that we’ve been spending most of our time lately cooped up indoors. But there are still ways to make the most out of the situation, such as by making a good playlist to listen to when working, doing homework, or just cozing up as it pours outside. And this week, an eclectic mix of new music releases from local and international artists is here to add even more flavor and emotion to your rainy day playlists. Below, press play on these fresh tracks that are on our radar.

Hottie Frutti – KATSEYE

Led by their newest single Hottie Frutti, KATSEYE makes a wild statement with their third EP, WILD, that comes in at a lean but enjoyable 13-minute listen.

She’s the Best – Troye Sivan

With his new single and music video starring Nicole Kidman, Troye Sivan pays homage to the women in his life, and when we say women, we mean all women.

I Can’t Wait – Phoebe Bridgers

Her longest LP to date, Phoebe Bridgers’ new album Lost Weekend is a hefty body of work that’s well worth the listen after a long six-year wait.

Melatonin – Tinashe

Three singles in, and Tinashe is proving that her upcoming studio album will be a moment in pop music for 2026.

Daanan – Jolianne

This tender guitar-driven track finds Jolianne singing about a first love that just feels correct.

Paradise – Jason Dhakal and Sitti

It may be the middle of monsoon season, but Jason Dhakal’s new album Escape! has us wishing we were at the beach and living our best lives.

Heaven Baby – Ayra Starr and ZAYN

This short but effective ballad brings together two distinct voices for a track about a love that transcends the mortal world.

One – DxS

This special Spotify single by SEVENTEEN’s vocal powerhouse duo composed of DK and SEUNGKWAN celebrates the forces that drive competitive gaming, esports team T1, and the fans behind them. Its lyrics tell a story of trust and solidarity, pushing past limits together and becoming each other’s answer in moments of doubt.

Pop Off Pop Off – KiiiKiii

It’s admirable how K-pop girl group KiiiKiii found their style and identity in a Y2K-meets-Gen Z pop and electropop aesthetic.

i think of you the most – yung kai

yung kai’s first original single of the year has the same tender and softboi sound he’s gone viral for. But the new track also carries a bit of sadness to it with how he’s singing about being willing to wait for someone who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings.

always – grentperez

How appropriate that as the weather has kept us in our homes lately, grentperez’s new EP just dropped to keep us company with his cozy and feel-good music.

i dont wanna wake you up – Illest Morena and Arizona Brandy

File this under “unexpected collaborations that work” playlist in how this catchy remix combines the original’s pop charm with Arizona Brandy’s budots sound.

feel myself – eaJ

eaJ’s comeback single reflects on a year spent reckoning with what maturity demands and the gradual process of feeling grounded again. Rather than presenting growth as a clean transformation, he sits with its messier reality: uncertainty, self-reflection and a slowly returning sense of confidence.

Stay Gone – Bella Poarch

It’s best to listen to Bella’s new single with headphones to get immersed in the almost haunting soundscape of a woman leaving her partner, which then surprises with a pop breakdown in its final minute.

Got Away – Kiana V

A banger from start to finish, this pop-dance number hits all the marks for a solid bop that will have you moving and grooving.

Vogue – Wasia Project

Bottling both club euphoria and chamber pop flourishes, this track is a euphoric body-talk anthem laced with an after-hours energy that conjures flashing images of swaying bodies in a dimly lit room.

Dream Higher – ALL’N

Korean-born, U.S.-raised artist ALL’N brings together his skills as a classically trained violinist and K-pop for Dream Higher. Written from the pain of the road back and aimed straight at hope, the track is driven by electric violin that runs the length of the song and erupts into a solo performed in torrential rain.

Featured Image: KATSEYE (via Instagram)

Rafael Bautista

Senior Pop Culture Writer

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.

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