Check out buzz’s picks for the top five new music releases of the past week, updated weekly. The list consists of the best songs, albums, EPs and music videos from all genres of music. Feel free to let us know if we missed anything.
“Piss In The Wind” – Joji
Joji’s newest album, “Piss In The Wind,” was released today and features 21 tracks that blend indie-rock and dance club influences, with many of the songs running around two minutes — shorter than most traditional album tracks. The album features collaborations with GIVĒON, 4batz, Yeat and Don Toliver, and marks Joji’s first release under his independent label, Palace Creek.
“Homewrecker” – sombr
Best New Artist nominee sombr is back with “Homewrecker,” his first single since releasing his debut album, “I Barely Know Her,” in 2025. The track features heavy instrumentals and atmospheric, layered vocals that have become a staple in sombr’s discography. The music video stars social media influencer Quenlin Blackwell and actor Milo Manheim, telling the story of a love triangle in the Wild West.
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“The Fall-Off” – J. Cole
In an Instagram post, J. Cole wrote that “The Fall-Off” is intended to be his final album. The first half of the double album, titled “Disc 29,” tells the story of Cole at age 29 returning to his hometown after experiencing success in New York City. The second half, “Disc 39,” depicts a similar trip home a decade later.
The concept brings his career full circle, referencing his first album from 2007, “The Come Up Mixtape Vol. 1.” Sonically, the album combines introspective storytelling with a broad range of production styles, from stripped-down beats to more contemporary hip-hop arrangements.
“Drive Safe” – Myles Smith, Niall Horan
Myles Smith and Niall Horan team up for “Drive Safe,” an indie-folk pop collaboration that addresses life’s uncertainties and the importance of having support during difficult times. The track possesses acoustic instrumentation at its core, with a bright, guitar-led sound backing up its meaningful lyrics.
“Cloud 9” – Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney released “Cloud 9,” the fourth single and title track from her upcoming album set to drop on Feb. 20. Moroney delivers soft, dreamy country in this song, writing in an Instagram post that the track is made “for the lover girls.” It’s only a snippet of what fans can expect from her album, which highlights Moroney as her most confident self.
