Bold new tunes are flooding the music scene this week, making it impossible to pick just one favorite—so which release tops your list? But here’s where it gets controversial: with such a star-packed lineup, how can listeners decide what truly stands out?
This Friday, October 10, 2025, fresh tracks hit streaming platforms from JISOO of BLACKPINK, Zayn Malik, Khalid, and several other exciting artists. Autumn’s musical harvest is abundant, promising something for every taste.
Take "Eyes Closed"—a mesmerizing ballad that brings together Zayn, a global former boy band icon, with JISOO, the striking vocalist of the powerhouse K-pop group BLACKPINK. Their voices intertwine beautifully to tell a heartfelt story about moving past old wounds to embrace new love. It's emotional, tender, and something fans won’t want to miss.
In a fascinating twist, indie-rock darling HAIM joined forces with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon for "Tie You Down." Unlike the hopeful letting-go in "Eyes Closed," this collaboration explores a more complicated theme: the struggle of ending a relationship despite still being deeply in love. The juxtaposition between these two releases highlights how heartbreak and healing come in many forms—something that’s sure to spark debate among listeners.
But the collaborations don’t stop there. Gorillaz partnered with Argentine rapper Trueno and Proof for their fresh single "The Manifesto," offering a dynamic blend of genres and cultures. Meanwhile, Alemeda and Doechii turned up the heat with their fierce track "Beat a B!tch Up," showcasing a fierce energy that contrasts with some of the more introspective songs this week. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie also got in on the action, sampling Mariah Carey’s timeless "We Belong Together" in his emotional post-breakup anthem "Part of Me," proving that nostalgia and reinvention go hand in hand in contemporary music.
Album releases add another layer of excitement. Khalid’s new album, "After the Sun Goes Down," leads the pack. Dropping a little over a year after his last work, "Sincerely," this album follows a lengthy five-year gap since his breakthrough 2019 release, "Free Spirit." Fans will no doubt be eager to dive into his latest exploration of sound and emotion.
As October rolls on, Billboard invites you to join the conversation: among all these incredible new songs and albums, which track or project do you think deserves the crown this week? Cast your vote below and let your voice be heard!
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