What is the MNU Weekly Music Round-up?
Presented by MNU Newsroom earlier last month, the Weekly Music Round-up is a summary of all the latest music releases for fans of absolutely every genre. Whether you are into pop, rock, R&B, jazz, or even hip-hop, you are sure to find something to suit your taste in our articles. Our goal is to keep you up to date with everything that is currently happening in the world of global music.
What will this week be remembered for?
This week will be remembered as a period when global pop sensations and indie performers simultaneously redefined their sound. From new K-pop beats to deeply written ballads, 9 – 15 October offered a solid mix of painful storytelling and memorable rhythm.
Album
Troye Sivan – She’s the Best
We are starting off with a world famous Australian singer-songwriter and actor — Troye Sivan! Last week, he released his fourth studio album She’s the Best dedicated to the important women and feminine figures in his life, paying tribute to them. The release itself has a comedown-focused and alternative sound, which is new and unusual for the artist’s style.
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «She’s the Best»
2. «Party»
3. «Canada Dry»
4. «I Do This For You»
5. «Cowboy»
6. «Embarrassingly»
7. «Le Boy»
8. «Sex Star»
9. «Troye Meets World»
10. «FF»
11. «Love So Big It Hurts»
12. «Lost Time» (feat. Lily-Rose Depp)
Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
EP
NCT WISH – I SPY
NCT WISH, a K-pop boy band that consists of SION, RUKU, YUSHI, JAEHEE, RYO, SAKUYA, have made their comeback with an EP called I SPY. A hybrid dance-pop compilation, its main concept draws heavily on playful Y2K, and the mentioned themes include the fluttering and intense curiosity of experiencing a first love. Follow the performers if your goal is to find new artists for your playlists!
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «I SPY»
2. «We Own This Street»
3. «UPGRADE»
4. «Super Major»
5. «Hubble Time»
6. «Like A Dream»
Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
Singles
girl in red – blue
With the release of blue, Norway’s girl in red delivered an indie-pop single with raw guitar melodies and soaring synth lines. The track explores the emotional weight of heartbreak and personal transformation. MNU Newsrooms recommends checking out the singer’s works in October, which is a perfect month for them!
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «blue»
Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
MEOVV – GO HARD
And annyeonghaseyo again! MEOVV’s single GO HARD delivers an empowering coming-of-age message about self-discovery and resilience. In the K-pop girl group’s release that includes two songs, SOOIN, GAWON, ANNA, NARIN, and ELLA encourages their listeners to build their individual paths, with electropop being the main genre.
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «GO HARD»
2. «Indestructible»
Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
Marco Mengoni – Giornate perse
Marco Mengoni from Italy, winner of Festival di Sanremo, presents Giornate perse, a soulful pop ballad that balances acoustic arrangements with modern production. The song reflects on the heavy and numb feeling of processing the deep loss of the artist’s mother back in 2024. If you adore rich vocal performances and emotional storytelling, you will deeply connect with this one!
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «Giornate perse»
Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music
Sara Megre – (Não) ‘Tou Bem
Coming from Portugal, Sara Megre loves fusing pop music with R&B, and her new release (Não) ‘Tou Bem is no exception! It addresses mental health and internal struggles, concluding that everyone deserves to be heard. Feel free to stream the track if you are looking for a soft and honest atmosphere.
The tracklist is as follows:
1. «(Não) ‘Tou Bem»
