Best New Music in playlist form. Listen to the Pitchfork Review to hear more about the latest releases.

Ready to dive into some of the freshest tracks that are making waves in the indie and alternative music scenes? The "Pitchfork's Best New Music" playlist is basically a cheat sheet for what's currently hot, mixing everything from boundary-pushing beats to evocative lyricism. With tracks like Charli XCX's infectious "Von dutch" and the genre-bending "Sweet" by feeble little horse, this collection keeps things diverse and edgy.

Sofia Kourtesis' "Moving Houses" and Yves Tumor’s "Meteora Blues" bring depth and atmosphere, while Jaimie Branch’s "take over the world" and "burning grey" add a touch of avant-garde jazz energy. You’ll also find emotional highlights like "Why Am I Alive Now?" by ANOHNI and Antony and the Johnsons, and the soothing "Right Back to It" by Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman. Whether you’re looking for experimental new sounds or poignant storytelling, this playlist has got a bit of everything to keep your music library fresh and exciting.

Playlist Genres

Art Pop

Indie Pop

Pop

Indie Rock

Chamber Pop

Hip Hop

Alternative R&b Countrygaze Electropop Folk Rap Chicago Rap Dream Pop Experimental Experimental Pop Indie Folk Metropopolis Singer-songwriter Small Room Alternative Hip Hop Alternative Rock Ambient Ambient Folk Baroque Pop Bubblegrunge Contemporary Folk Drill Electronica Escape Room Hyper-rock