In an era where approximately 840,000 songs are uploaded to streaming services every week, finding your next musical obsession can feel like a daunting task. To navigate this sonic deluge, the editorial team at Rolling Stone UK curates the Hot New Songs playlist, a weekly selection of the most essential tracks emerging from the UK and Ireland. This week’s update highlights a diverse array of talent, ranging from haunting covers to soul-stirring duets.
Leading the selection is a breathtaking reimagining of The Cure’s classic “Lullaby” by Bleech 9:3. The cover captures the eerie essence of the original while infusing it with a contemporary atmospheric depth. Joining the ranks of this week’s must-listen tracks is a powerful collaboration between Sam Smith and Jacob Lusk. Their rendition of “My Guy” is a rousing, vocal-driven masterpiece that showcases the undeniable chemistry between the two artists.
Synth-pop stalwarts CHVRCHES also return to the fold with their latest offering, “Overthinker,” further cementing their status as masters of the genre. The playlist also features a wealth of rising talent, including Aaron Rowe with the evocative “Painter (Double-Edged Sword)” and Debbie’s empowering anthem “Superwoman.”
Below are the full editorial picks for October 30, 2026:
- Sam Smith ft. Jacob Lusk – ‘My Guy’
- CHVRCHES – ‘Overthinker’
- Skye Newman – ‘Survival’
- Harry Fowler – ‘Perfect Colours’
- Aaron Rowe – ‘Painter (Double-Edged Sword)’
- Debbie – ‘Superwoman’
- Tsatsamis – ‘Masochist’
- Bash Croft – ‘Everything Always Now’
- Henry Coke – ‘Out Of Time’
- DJ HEARTSTRING – ‘3AM / 4AM’