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
Syameen Salehaldin
A lover of steamy romance books and all things green, Syameen Salehaldin is the Lifestyle Director for Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. She spends most of her time immersed in books, food and doing anything that makes her happy. Expect to see her diving into lifestyle, fashion and beauty trends on this platform.