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Bree Runway's dropped an early summer sizzler, LCY's experimented with conceptual club music and Olivia Rodrigo has followed up the biggest song of the year.

Featuring satanic flamenco courtesy of Lil Nas X, Backroad Gee’s explosive chemistry with NSG and nightmarish prog-punk by black midi.

JAE5 teams up with Rema and Skepta, glaive delivers fresh-sounding hyperpop and Lana Del Rey looks back on a past life.

Featuring righteous ragga jungle, soothing ambient and sofa-bound soul sections.

Aitch’s DJ guides us through the NQ roster on THE FACE’s cover.

Headie One and Burna Boy go pop punk, Dua Lipa drops bonus bangers and slowthai gets vexed.

Featuring Cardi B’s post-WAP banger, Joeboy’s heartfelt Afropop and the anxious energy of Black Country, New Road.

Some of the key tracks by the late, great pop experimentalist.

Featuring a sultry song from Deb Never, Billie Eilish and Rosalía’s moody duet and fresh-sounding jungle from Tim Reaper and Special Request.

Selena sings in Spanish, Central Cee turns down six figures and Ashnikko summons the spirit of Kelis.

slowhthai and A$AP Rocky bounce off the walls, Saweetie and Doja Cat become best mates and Virgil takes on experimental production with serpentwithfeet.

The New York based comedian, actor and reply guy-baiter imagines how she would soundtrack a wild post-pandemic weekend party.

Bieber’s back, Grimes has gone ravey and Playboi Carti’s new stuff is either radical genius, or a disaster.

The xx member and freshly soloed artist shares a selection of emotional dance pop tunes.

Featuring glacial dark pop, Drogheda drill and club-rap from the Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack.

Jorja jumps on a remix of Enny’s Peng Black Girls, Chlobocop switches up her style and Blinding Lights gets a Rosalía rework.

Bad Bunny rocks out, King Princess brings the pain and AJ Tracey secures the bag again.

The Serbian DJ’s emotive selections will have you pining for the club.

It’s been a tough year. The Aussie pop singer has gathered some tunes which capture the mood.

Featuring NUKG from Conducta and JGrrey, NSG’s custard-praising hit and reggaeton rhythms from Kali Uchis.

Dua Lipa teams up with Belgian pop star Angèle, Bree Runway enlists kindred spirit Rico Nasty and AceMoMa drop a satisfying rave explosion.

The DJ and model delves into vintage grooves to stop your heart from growing cold.

Featuring Ariana Grande's surprise comeback track, a bonus treat from Yaeji and Pa Salieu's politically potent single B***k.