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

‘Time’ by Strandz & Giggs

Tapping road rap royalty Giggs for a verse that sounds like the passing of a baton, Strandz’s ‘Time’ offers words of encouragement in a month when people notoriously struggle. Talking to his younger self, the Landlord on the other hand delivers home truths and reflects honestly on his rise to the top.

‘Sylvia’ by Julien Baker & TORRES

Listen to ’Sylvia’ by Julien Baker & TORRES if you want to hear angelic harmonies, unabashed lyrics, and goosebump-inducing tones. A new-gen country classic, the single is taken from their forthcoming joint debut album, Send A Prayer My Way

‘GIRLS!’ by Cat Burns

‘GIRLS!’ by Cat Burns is every bit as vivid as it is high-spirited. Its unapologetically flirtatious lyricism and magical spirit combine to create the perfect love letter to women.

‘Ready 2 Go’ by Cristale & Toddla T

‘Ready 2 Go’, is the first of many upcoming collaborations between Cristale and Toddla T. Here, the Brixton-born explores the challenges of being an emerging artist with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and booming drum beats.

‘TEKTIME’ by Lancey Foux & BNYX

If you’re a fan of the UK’s underground scene on TikTok, then you might know that Lancey Foux is the king of it. His harsh and heavily autotuned approach to experimental rap music is an acquired taste, but once you connect, there’s no going back. ‘TEKTIME’ is one of two explosive singles he released today with Yeat’s go-to producer, BNYX.

‘Bastard’ Joy Orbison & Joe James

How can a song made over a few hours come out filled with so much emotion? Building on the experimental ideas of Joy Orbison’s 2021 mixtape, still slipping vol. 1, this Joe James collaboration lets the story do the talking. The rapper’s lyrics paint vivid images of London living while the beat - or lack of one - provides space to help us pictorialise them.

‘I Want You (Fever)’ by Momma

Taken off their highly anticipated album My Blue Sky, ‘I Want You (Fever)’ by Momma skillfully mixes ’90s-tinged grungy guitars and rhythms. It’s the ultimate anthem for those of us who aren’t quite over our ex, ushering in a new era for the brand while sticking to their Brooklyn indie roots.

‘Cry For Me’ by The Weeknd

Hurry Up Tomorrow is the final album to be released as part of The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ trilogy. At 22 tracks, it could be easy to dismiss the record for its oversaturation and lack of curation, but when you hear singles like ‘Cry For Me’, you’re instantly left wanting more from this brooding alt-pop alter ego.

‘In Love With A Memory’ by SASAMI & Clairo

Fearless performer and pop protagonist SASAMI can’t keep living ‘In Love With A Memory’ on her synth-driven new single. Featuring the Massachusetts-raised Clairo, the track irresistibly blends psychedelic pop and sprawling soundscapes to make something unique to them.

‘F.U.’ by Jamie xx & Erykah Badu

Hello, what’s this? Erykah Badu ad-libing over a wonky techno roller from Jamie xx? ‘F.U’ sticks up its middle finger to Mondays and gets you geared up for the weekend, switching between crisp basslines and reverberating melodies at a stomping pace. The perfect track for anyone looking to start the party.