Navigating the sheer volume of weekly releases can be daunting, but our curated selection of Hot New Songs ensures you never miss a vital track. With approximately 840,000 songs hitting streaming platforms every seven days, the Rolling Stone UK team has sifted through the noise to bring you the essential sounds from across the UK and Ireland. Simple, effective, and expertly chosen, this playlist is your gateway to the latest obsessions in music.
This week’s update is headlined by the atmospheric return of Michael Kiwanuka and the latest preview of Fontaines D.C.’s highly anticipated new album. We also spotlight the exceptional craftsmanship of Madra Salach, alongside a diverse array of emerging and established talent that defines the current sonic landscape of the British Isles and beyond.
Rolling Stone UK’s picks for October 2, 2026:
- Madra Salach – ‘Ribbon Factory’
- Fontaines D.C. – ‘Tongue’
- Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Summer Clothes’
- Holly Humberstone – ‘Too Cute To Be Lonely’
- Rachel Chinouriri – ‘Broken chair’
- Joesef – ‘Separate’
- Marie Franc – ‘Wildfires’
- MURPHY – ‘Energy Giver’
- Jessie Marcella – ‘Aventurine’
- Cristale – ‘Never Leave Me’