This week’s NMF brings nostalgia back into the spotlight, blending retro club grooves, Old Hollywood glamour, and timeless R&B with fresh electronic energy. From Claude VonStroke’s reimagined classics to Ashe’s cinematic pop and Jaguar’s modern electro, these releases prove that vintage influences never go out of style.
#NMF Dance: Our Picks For The Week
New music from MPH & Megra, Jaguar, Sammy Virji, and more on New Music Friday.
1. Ravenscoon, Hex Cougar – “ECHOES”
Ravenscoon and Hex Cougar join forces on “ECHOES,” a euphoric new single from Ravenscoon’s upcoming album SANCTUARY. Blending emotive vocals, trap-infused melodies, trance-inspired textures, and seductive basslines, the track delivers a cinematic escape into electronic bliss. Overall, the release builds anticipation for an exclusive SANCTUARY listening party at Denver’s The Black Box on November 7.
2. MPH, Megra – “Skin To Skin”
MPH and Megra deliver sleek electronic energy with “Skin To Skin.” This is a dreamy, high-energy single from MPH’s upcoming album Here, Forever, arriving November 20. Blending futuristic atmospherics, glitchy electronic textures, and polished production, the single strikes a great balance between clean sophistication and dancefloor excitement. Equally suited for a packed club or a morning makeup routine, “Skin To Skin” makes everyday moments feel effortlessly stylish.
3. Claude VonStroke – “Deep Throat”(DJ Snake Remix)
Claude VonStroke’s underground classic “Deep Throat” gets a sparkling makeover from DJ Snake, arriving with the 20th anniversary edition of Beware of the Bird. Based on crisp percussion and a buoyant groove, the remix trades the original’s gritty, old-school club pulse for something lighter, fresher, and more playful. If the original was a rich, full-bodied beer, DJ Snake’s take is a sparkling fruit cocktail. His remix keeps the same intoxicating rhythm with a refreshing new twist.
4. Jaguar – “Weapon X”
Jaguar debuts with “Weapon X,” an electrifying electro anthem for misfits, outcasts, and the unapologetically weird. Driven by a bold vocoder hook, snappy 808 drums, pounding bass, and futuristic synths, the single turns classic electro influences into a modern break-beat weapon. Meanwhile, fierce, playful, and bursting with underground attitude, “Weapon X” celebrates the freedom to be different and own the dancefloor.
5. Sammy Virji – “Repeaty”
Sammy Virji keeps the dancefloor moving with “Repeaty,” a standout from his surprise eight-track album Open Late. Fueled by infectious UK garage grooves, bassline pressure, and playful rhythmic twists, “Repeaty” turns the thrill of an unexpected live moment into pure dancefloor euphoria. Undoubtedly, the single successfully captures Virji’s spontaneous, club-first energy.
Check out our full NMF DANCE playlist, now available on Spotify
#NewMusicFriday: Our Picks for the Week
New music from K/DA, Henry Morris, Ashe, and more on New Music Friday.
1. K/DA – “FIRESTARTER”
K/DA set the stage ablaze with “FIRESTARTER,” the explosive title track from their new four-song EP. Bold, fierce, and bursting with adrenaline, the track channels the virtual pop supergroup’s fearless evolution into a high-voltage anthem made for an electrifying opening ceremony. With K/DA set to perform at the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony on November 14 at NYC’s Barclays Center, “FIRESTARTER” feels ready to ignite one of gaming’s biggest stages.
2. Henry Morris – “Rather Fight”
Henry Morris lays his heart bare on “Rather Fight.” It is an emotional focus track from his new album Kiss Me Extra Hard. “High All the Time,” previously spotlighted in NMF HERE, explored the addictive rush of romance. The track takes that longing deeper, choosing conflict with the one he loves over happiness with anyone else. At the same time, Morris’s raspy yet subtly sweet vocals give the confession an irresistible tenderness, capturing the album’s bittersweet world of love, obsession, and emotional vulnerability.
3. PlaqueBoyMax & Jacquees – Familiar
PlaqueBoyMax and Jacquees turn viral livestream chemistry into smooth R&B-meets-hip-hop magic with “Familiar.” Sonically, the track blends laid-back melodies, Jacquees’ rich, textured vocals, and PlaqueBoyMax’s effortless hip-hop flow. Soulful, addictive, and effortlessly chill, “Familiar” captures the perfect crossover between R&B intimacy and modern rap swagger.
4. Sorana – “BULLIES”
Sorana turns her inner demons into a hyper-pop nightmare with “BULLIES,” a fierce new single from her upcoming debut album Shift. Within the explosive beats, addictive hooks, experimental electronics, and K-pop influences, the single focuses on the chaos of intrusive thoughts and midnight overthinking through razor-sharp wit and dark humor. Bold, unfiltered, and fiercely personal, “BULLIES” transforms the battle against self-doubt into an electrifying statement of self-expression.
5. Ashe – “Lasso The Moon”
Ashe rolls out the red carpet for “Lasso The Moon,” a dazzling, old-Hollywood fantasy from her new album The Girl of Your Dreams. Within lush ’70s orchestration, sparkling melodies, and her richly textured vocals, the track perfectly channels the glamour and romance of old movies through a fresh pop lens. As a result, Playful, theatrical, and irresistibly nostalgic, “Lasso The Moon” captures Ashe at her most cinematic ahead of her North American and European tour in February 2027.
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