It’s hitting all the right notes

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, October 2025 is delivering a killer soundtrack to match the season’s energy. Whether you’re looking for pop bangers to blast on your commute, soulful indie tracks for those reflective autumn evenings, or high-energy beats to keep your spirits up as the days get shorter, this month’s new releases have something for every mood and moment. So grab your headphones, queue up your favourite streaming service, and get ready to discover your next obsession.

Check out our guide to the best new books to read in October 2025. If this isn’t your jam, then head on over here to take a look at our best new TV shows and movies to watch.

Here are all the best new songs to listen to in October 2025:

For The Pop Lovers

These vibrant, electric tracks feature irresistible hooks that’ll stick in your head for days. With beats that make you move and lyrics that capture feelings you didn’t know you had, these pop songs are pure sonic energy.

The Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift

Tit For Tat

Tate McRae

Pretty Promises

Kali Uchis, Mariah the Scientist

Who Hurt You

Jason Derulo

mood swings

Henry Moodie

For The R&B/Hip-Hop Lovers

Focused on rhythm, wordplay and beats, these tracks are catchy and fun. Whether it’s singing or rapping, these are the tunes that will get you moving and vibing all at the same time.

I Need Her

Bryson Tiller

hell yeah

Ella Eyre

For The Indie/Soul Lovers 

These moody, vulnerable tracks from underrated indie artists offer a raw, unpolished beauty that resonates long after the listening experience. Hidden gems that pack an emotional punch.

If There’s a Heaven

Noah Cyrus, Stephen Wilson

For The Electronic/Dance Lovers 

Dive into the pulse of hypnotic beats and energetic tunes that will have your heart pumping and your feet moving. Be it techno, house, disco or dance jingles, there’s a beat out there that will tickle that part of your brain and body.

you’re a star

Fred Again..

Butterflies

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, BARBZ

For The K-Pop Lovers

For those seeking their next musical obsession, these tunes offer irresistible melodies, powerful vocals and genre-blending tracks that showcase the innovative artistry and addictive energy that make Korean pop music a global phenomenon.

5,4,3 (Pretty woman)

CxM, Lay Bankz