Just how it started, September ends with a bang with yet another batch of noteworthy releases from the biggest artists, some of which we only knew about just a couple of days ago. It’s safe to say that September is going to go down as one of the more eventful months of 2026 in terms of new music. So, as we enter the last weekend of the month and with October on the horizon, we list some of the fresh songs and albums to check out below.
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Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore – Tinashe
If you’ve been bumping to Tinashe lately because of her viral tracks, then her new album Popstar deserves to be on your playlists for how it captures the most honest version of herself, where she is no longer allowing anyone to box her in or categorize her in one genre.
Danceteria Afterhours – Madonna and Charli xcx
First it was Kylie Minogue. Now, it’s Charli xcx Madonna invited to hop on a remix for Confessions II, and that being the standout track Danceteria. It feels like a collaboration that was made to happen, not to mention made for the dance floor.
Patient Zero – Taylor Swift
True to her nature, Taylor Swift surprised us with not only a new single, but also The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, the extended edition of her most recent album that contains four new tracks. For the most part, it’s more of the original release.
Like Me – JOSH CULLEN and Jay Park
JOSH CULLEN makes his solo comeback with a feature from Jay Park in his new single that carries the swag we’ve come to expect from the P-pop idol.
Maybe The Night (Reimagined) – Ben&Ben
If you’re in the mood to get nostalgic and sentimental, Ben&Ben have the anthology album just for you with Nine, a collection of some of their biggest hits reimagined that celebrates their nine years together as a band.
Tapos Na Ba (Tayong Dalawa) – Lola Amour and Jan Roberts
Lola Amour and Jan Roberts come together to nurse a broken heart in their collaboration about realizing that a relationship might actually be over.
Thank You – Jackson Wang
It’s a new chapter for Jackson Wang as he joins Roc Nation. And to celebrate the milestone as well as close a chapter of his life, he dropped a new single dedicated to the fans who have supported him throughout every chapter of his journey.
Panata – mrld
Tender, genuine, and heartfelt, mrld’s latest track is a promise to be there for that special someone.
Wacka Wak – TAEYONG
If you know TAEYONG, you’d know that he can jump on the craziest beat and make it work, such as in this track that features a pounding beat and rap bars.
tayo lang. – Angela Ken
Angela’s angelic and moving vocals take the lead in this emotional love song.
Grandma Song – Rex Orange County
For the second single of his forthcoming album, Dream Fatigue, Rex Orange County gives us Grandma Song, which showcases his confident, direct songwriting and emotional candour.
Roses – CHVRCHES
Five years after the release of their last album, synth-pop trio CHVRCHES is back on the scene with a new single, Roses. It serves as a mission statement for the band’s sonic shift, one that looks to explore the darker undercurrents of Britain and the world at large.
Fleabag – NEW LORE and Paolo Sandejas
As heard in this sweet collaboration between NEW LORE and Paolo Sandejas, love can make us do weird things and think nothing can go wrong.
Milky Way – UNIS
Unfortunately, UNIS ‘time as a K-pop girl group has come to an end with their impending disbandment. But they did leave one last track for fans as a reminder of the memories made.
In The Zone – Renee Dominique
Content creator and musician Renee Dominique gets lost in the moment with her new single, In The Zone, which explores what it feels like to be captivated by someone.
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