@Aishiel Carpio

Original Pilipino Music is much more than just pop sung in Tagalog—it's a maelstrom of local styles and instruments woven into the modern pop and balladry of Southeast Asia. Influences range from BisRock to Manila Sound in this showcase of genre-bending new compositions and picks from OPM legends. Our editors regularly update this playlist—if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

From ballads to bops, pop to hip-hop to R&B and more, these are the biggest hits anywhere and everywhere—an ever-changing snapshot of now. Our editors are constantly searching for new music and updating this mix—so if you hear a song you like, add it to your library.

Social media hasn’t just changed how we communicate, but also what we listen to and how we hear it. With that, here’s our up-to-the-minute playlist of tracks making the leap from your social channels into the broader cultural stream. On top now is Zara Larsson, who continues her trending dominance with the blazing “Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)”, a remix of the original with PinkPantheress. Because there’s no schedule for going viral, our editors update these selections throughout the week as needed, so if you hear something you want to hang on to, add it to your library. If it’s trending there, you’ll hear it here.

A-List Pop is your weekly guide to what’s on top in pop music. At the top of this week’s playlist is Charli xcx with her latest single “Rock Music”, marking her official departure from the club. “I think the dance floor is dead,” she sings. “So now we’re making rock music.” Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, where art, both personal and provocative, meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point to where it’s going. This week, Chris Brown’s “Slow Jamz” off his newly released album <i>BROWN</i> tops the playlist. Joined by Lucky Daye, he creates the perfect mood for a late-night rendezvous with a romantic partner. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.

Rap Life is home to hip-hop's heavy hitters and its vanguard—the songs that speak to the moment and define the culture today. At the top of the playlist this week is Don Toliver’s “E85”, a standout from the Houston MC’s album <i>OCTANE</i>, released this past January. Listen to it on Rap Life now, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

On danceXL, we highlight the biggest club tracks primed for mainstream crossover. This week, Calvin Harris and singer-songwriter Jazzy aim to please with their new high-energy collab “Satisfy”. Listen to it now and add this playlist to your library to stay up on the biggest bangers from around the world.

New Music Daily is the playlist that never sleeps, updated regularly with new music you can’t miss. Today’s cover star is producer/songwriter Rostam with his new single “Hardy” featuring indie singer-songwriter Clairo. The track also appears on his forthcoming album <i>American Stories</i>, dropping later this week. Have a listen and add this playlist to your library to stay up on the latest must-hear new songs.

Alpha Women is a space for redefining the meaning of a woman’s power. Power doesn’t have to be about fighting, standing up or changing history. The power of these artists lies in their existence. From there flows truth, authenticity, vulnerability, nuanced representation. Taking centre stage this week is “I Need You”, a stunning duet featuring nothing short of R&B royalty, off Kehlani’s new self-titled album. Brandy joins Kehlani on vocals, and all-star duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis handle production. Enter Alpha Women now and add it to your library to keep in touch with the women making music on their terms, uplifting one another and challenging notions through the simple matter of being. Now, that’s real power.

ALT CTRL is home to the latest and greatest in alternative music. Here, it’s as much an attitude as a sound—music that keeps things a little left of centre and rough around the edges. This week, indie-pop singer-songwriter Julia Wolf’s 2024 single “In My Room” remains on our minds. The track initially gained momentum on social media thanks to its confessional lyrics, brooding melody and Wolf’s powerful, yearning voice, and it continues to resonate beyond social media. Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.