Press play on this weeks NOTION NOW, the playlist featuring the newest tracks need to hear.

‘All Night’ by The Dare

As he drops his highly anticipated debut album, The Dare’s single ‘All Night’ shines bright, showcasing his knack for turning late-night nostalgia into an irresistible dance anthem. With its earworm chorus - “LA to New York, New York to LA" - and breezy mix of electro-pop and carefree lyrics, the track embodies the thrill of chasing fleeting moments, blending humour and sincerity in equal measure, in pure NYC-fashion.

‘Moi’ by Central Cee & RAYE

Central Cee and RAYE join forces on ‘Moi’, a UK garage-inspired track that blends soulful melodies with rap, sprinkled with snippets of French. Produced by Einer Bankz, Harry Beech and Eight8, the song captures the bittersweet vibes of love and farewell. With sleek visuals shot across London and Paris, ‘Moi’ showcases both artists in peak form, hinting at more cross-cultural sounds to come.

‘Ruby Rosary’ by A$AP Rocky, J. Cole & The Alchemist

Teaming up for a new single, A$AP Rocky and J. Cole's ‘Ruby Rosary’ - produced by The Alchemist - is a sleek testament to their lyrical prowess. Merging Rocky's smooth flow with J Cole’s rapid-fire verses, the pair reflect on their rise from adversity. The track’s delicately ominous vibe and refined production make it a standout tease A$AP Rocky’s upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb.

‘For Sure’ by Ethel Cain

Across nearly 10 minutes of blissful and brooding guitar music, Ethel Cain’s cover of American Football’s ‘For Sure’, taken from their album LP1. which is being remastered around a series of remixes for its 25th anniversary, flips the original on its head with a folkish energy. There’s something ritualistic about the cover which draws you in, putting you in a dream-like state that you’d hate to leave.

‘Rollercoaster’ by Bleachers

For its 10th anniversary, Bleachers breathe new life into 'Rollercoaster' from their debut album Strange Desire. Stripping away the original’s vibrant layers, this new version creates a more intimate and raw take on the track. With frontman Jack Antonoff’s reflective approach, the reworked album - now entitled A Stranger Desired - revisits the emotional highs and lows, capturing the evolution from youthful chaos to hard-earned wisdom.

‘UMPA’ by Fcukers

NYC’s Fcukers grace us with their explosive debut EP Baggy$$, solidifying their place as one of the city's most exciting new acts. With standout tracks like 'UMPA', the trio deliver a high-energy blend of punk, alt-pop, and electronic mayhem. If you happen to be in Manhattan right now (lucky you), catch them live at their secret Chinatown release party tonight, with special guest Avalon Emerson.

‘Let’s Go Back’ by Jungle

Jungle's new single ‘Let’s Go Back’ marks an exhilarating leap forward for the Brit Award-winning trio. Featuring Lydia Kitto alongside founding members J Lloyd and Tom McFarland, the track showcases their signature blend of infectious grooves and sleek choreography. The video, a one-shot marvel directed by J Lloyd and Charlie Di Placido, underscores their dynamic dance flair, building anticipation for their sold-out O2 show on September 12th.

‘Belly’ by Pa Salieu

Pa Salieu returns with ‘Belly’, his first solo release since 2022's ‘Blessing Me’. Produced by Felix Joseph and AoD, the track captures Salieu's raw energy and diasporic pride, reaffirming his place as a trailblazer in British rap. Directed by Earthboi, the video amplifies the song's vibrant intensity. As Pa Salieu steps back into the spotlight, ‘Belly’ signals a bold new chapter for the Gambian-via-Coventry star and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

‘Never Enough’ by Midland

It’s difficult to believe an artist who has left an indelible mark on British electronic music is just releasing their debut album, but that’s the case for Midland. Fragments Of Us will be released next month, and if ‘Never Enough’ is anything to go by, we’re entering a whirlwind of trance and arpeggiated electronica that pays homage to queer spaces and the Dua Lipa remixer’s place within them.

‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man by Master Peace

It’s three from three on Master Peace’s forthcoming EP, How To Make A(nuva) Master Peace. This time, ‘Dancing With A(nuva) Man’ shows off the indie crooner’s knack for making an anthemic pop record, as lyrics centred around heartbreak dance across resonant psychedelia. Club influences nodding to the likes of M83 are sprinkled across the instrumental for good measure, evoking a nostalgic and euphoric atmosphere.