Press play on the latest edition of NOTION NOW, the playlist featuring the freshest tracks you need to hear.

‘POOKIE’s REQUIEM’ by SAILORR & Summer Walker

‘POOKIE’S REQUIEM’ is the anthem for a relationship crash out. With distorted synths and melodic choruses, SAILORR and Summer Walker’s voices are a match made in heaven, remixing a track that has accelerated the popularity of Jacksonville’s latest superstar.

‘Ripple’ by Good Neighbours

Good Neighbours’ ‘Ripple’ is a poignant yet uplifting track that delves into the depths of grief and the power of friendship. With heartfelt lyrics and a soaring melody, the duo crafts an emotionally rich anthem that resonates with vulnerability, resilience, and connection.

‘PROTECT THE CROSS’ by JPEGMAFIA

Sonic disruptor JPEGMAFIA continues to push music into new extremities on the thrashing, ‘PROTECT THE CROSS’. All caps to exonerate the song’s rage, Peggy explosively experiments with the intersection between psychedelic rock and heavy metal, lyrically delivering into the current state of the world and his anger with it.

‘material hor$e’ by horsegiirL

It’s difficult not to get caught up in the fantasy world of horsegiirL, whose euro-dance, trance and hyper-pop anthems have become staples in clubland. ‘material hor$e’ is our pick from her new project, v.i.p - very important pony, reminding us of the contagious eccentricities that have won over so many.

‘CRG’ by Central Cee and Dave

Central Cee’s debut album, CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS comes off the back of being one of the most nominated artists at this year’s BRIT Awards. Unsurprisingly, the standout cut from the tracklist is the Dave featuring ‘CRG’, where the superstars flow over a steady baile rap beat, analysing the loneliness that comes with wealth and celebrity fame.

‘Phoenix’ by Hope Tala

Hope Tala’s latest single, ‘Phoenix’, is a soaring blend of lush melodies and emotive storytelling, setting an ethereal tone for the new year. With its divine euphonic quality, the track cements her status as one of 2025’s most compelling rising artists ahead of her debut album, Hope Handwritten.

‘Basic Being Basic’ by Djo

Nominated for a BRIT Award in the international category yesterday, Djo, who you may know as Joe Keery of Stranger Things, is back after the viral success of ‘End of Beginning’. ‘Basic Being Basic’ is the multifaceted artist’s first single this year, as he fires shots at people trying to be of the moment and not appreciating their individuality.

‘All Over You’ by Mabel & King Promise

Mabel’s ‘All Over You’ is a mesmerising blend of amapiano rhythms and sultry harmonies, elevated by King Promise’s standout verse. With Magicsticks’ vibrant production and a heartfelt exploration of love, the track showcases Mabel’s musical evolution in captivating style.

‘Childlike Things’ by FKA Twigs & North West

Back to her sensual and extraterrestrial best, FKA Twigs’ third album sounds like a ‘90s Madonna record matched with the idiosyncracies of European clubland. She goes all out on EUSEXUA, laying herself thin over warped broken beats and intergalactic melody exchanges. The seriousness slips up on ‘Childlike Things’ with a surprising feature for North West, tuning into a giddy adolescence that’s infectious.

‘True Religion’ by Shygirl, Isabella Lovestory and PinkPantheress

This is a bop. When Oscar Scheller produces a Shygirl track, it needs to be taken in. Add to that features from Colombian reggaeton experimentalist Isabella Lovestory and none other than PinkPantheress, even before listening to ‘True Religion’, you know the calibre of track you’re going to get. Club Shy Room 2 releases 28th February.