Despite the ease of access that streaming has brought to the distribution of music, the volume that's released can make it a daunting task to find unique new stuff every week. In this recurring weekly feature we put together a short list of new songs that stand out amongst all the noise and deserve a spot in your rotation.

All songs featured in this recurring series can be found in our scrmbl selection 2025 playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.

coco. Featuring Cuffboi — "Iki Karashi"

Japanese HyperPop-adjacent artists slow the online energy down a touch to get vulnerable. "Iki Karashi" underlines a theme that's long been present in the internet-damaged sound of this sonic corner, with coco. touching on the challenges of modern life and the importance of finding something — or someone — to grab on to over a bouncy beat that stays mostly sturdy. Cuffboi adds some levity with his vocal trickery, but even here he's letting sensitivity come through to remind of the beating heart under it all.

computer fight — "Umi E"

Tokyo's computer fight sit at the vanguard of the capital's new wave of emotionally raw rock bands, and latest single "Umi E" captures that in all its rip-roaring wonder. Backed by sharp guitar melodies, the vocals approach a rap-rock delivery until they can't hold back anymore and turn into a shout, growing in intensity. It's a sound built for a cramped livehouse, but conveyed pretty clearly on recording too.

Miho Fukuhara feat. K — "Rockafellas"

It's been a while since Miho Fukuhara has dropped new music but they say good things are worth the wait. Her new single "Rockafellas" is a pure pop-R&B jam that pulls its DNA from sounds of the 90s & early 2000s. The throwback style of the backing track lands perfectly and the guest vocal from K is a great compliment to Fukuhara's, who is in top form in this comeback single.

natori — "DRESSING ROOM"

natori is an artist with a pretty flawless track record given his short career, and somehow he keeps delivering. "DRESSING ROOM" has similar bouncy pop vibes as his biggest hit, "Overdose", but this time around the lyrics and vocal delivery have a more playfully flirty feeling to them that perfectly fits the production on the track. In the world of natori's catalog it's nothing novel, but if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Noco Sato Featuring Hatsune Miku — "-4°C"

Appearing on a special compilation celebrating the start of Snow Miku season, producer Noco Sato's contribution stands as a highlight because of how well it captures the coldness of the season. It uses space to add a chillier atmosphere, so even when Hatsune Miku's voice turns into hiccupping syllables and the synth melodies pick up it still sounds like it's being transmitted from a particularly frigid night.

Tetsuya Tamura — "I'm Alive"

Tetsuya Tamura is better known to many under his alias Remo-Con, which most listeners like associate with tech house and harder electronic genres. When using his proper name though, you should be aware that you're in for some delightful traditional house goodness, and "I'm Alive" does not disappoint. A stand-out track from the Introduction to Wasei House Vol. 4 compilation, no one would fault you for mistaking it as a 20 year-old underground house classic upon first listen and that is high praise.