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In an industry where nearly 840,000 tracks arrive on streaming services every week, identifying your next musical obsession requires a discerning ear. To streamline this process, Rolling Stone UK presents its Hot New Songs playlist—a weekly curated selection of the most vital new music emerging from the UK and Ireland.
This week’s highlights include the latest offering from Nectar Woode and a festive, stripped-back interpretation of a rock classic by Sam Fender, who takes on The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” Additionally, Dermot Henry makes a powerful impression with his standout new track, “Pilots Licence.” These selections represent the vanguard of contemporary music, offering listeners a curated gateway into the week’s most compelling sounds.
Listen to the full selection via the playlist below and follow the curation on Spotify to stay updated with the latest releases.
Rolling Stone UK’s Essential Picks: November 6, 2026
- Nectar Woode – “Only Want You”
- Sam Fender – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
- Dermot Henry – “Pilots Licence”
- The Itch – “Planned Obsolescence”
- Silver Gore – “Just Like That”
- CATTY – “Tax Evasion”
- puncher – “The Eight Leggend Band”
- IDER – “Horny, Grieving”
- GIRLBAND! – “All My Friends”
