Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 02/10/26

There's so much new music being released in the world these days that it's hard to keep up. Even if you consider yourself a music nerd, it's impossible to listen to the hundreds of new tracks dropping every week. That's why we're here to help.

The crew at The Note are constantly turning up the volume in the office, checking out all the latest tunes from local emerging artists right through to your favourite global superstars.

We want to make sure you stay ahead of the curve, so every Friday we are bringing you our favourite tracks of the week.

This week's list features new music from Ninajirachi, Kings of Leon, Druid Fluids, Molly Rocket and more.

Ninajirachi – 'CSIRAC' (Dylan Brady)

Following Madeon's rework of 'iPod Touch' – his first official remix in over a decade – Australian electronic superstar Ninajirachi has shared another remix of a track from her ARIA Award-winning album I Love My Computer.

LA-based musician, producer and DJ Dylan Brady, one half of the duo 100 gecs, has taken Ninajirachi's 'CSIRAC' and turned it up to 11, transforming the track into a euphoric techno-house explosion.

"I had so much fun making this remix. Nina's music is so amazing," he shared.

We agree.

Michael Kiwanuka – 'Summer Clothes'

It's been a tough couple of years for British artist Michael Kiwanuka. The Londoner recently revealed he suffered a stroke and has spent the past 12 months rehabilitating while also shaping his fifth studio album, Fudge.

The first tease of the new album comes in the form of 'Summer Clothes', which opens with Kiwanuka talking about what music and art mean to him and unfolds with twinkling keys and the songwriter's delicate croon.

Welcome back Miachel, it's good to have you here.

Kings of Leon – 'Cold Blue Dawn'

Love 'em or hate 'em, Kings of Leon aren't going anywhere. Having announced the release of their tenth studio album, O My Beloved, the Tennessee lads have shared their latest single 'Cold Blue Dawn'.

A slow, meandering, bluesy track about self-reflection, it feeds into the narrative the band are painting about their new album – a collection of nostalgic songs taking influence from their earlier days.

It also features a music video that uses images of the earth to spell out the lyrics created in partnership with The Weather Channel. Very cool.

Odette – 'Don't'

This track is the final single taken from Odette's upcoming third album, Blink. A soothing piano ballad with acoustic guitar flourishes, 'Don't' is a confessional-type ballad, with Odette speaking about the pain she caused a close friend.

"'Don't' is for someone who used to be very close to my heart. I've been hesitant to write a song for them because I still feel very ashamed about that time in my life," Odette says. "I was a very volatile, scared and controlling person for many years in this friendship. I didn't want anyone to leave me alone with how I was feeling, and I was also experiencing intermittent psychosis and delusions, and because of that, I became someone who caused a lot of harm to people I deeply love and care about."

Fans keen to hear Odette's new album live can do so when she tours the country this November.

Dave Graney & Clare Moore – 'We Get Life (2026 Remix)'

There are few artists who can say their career has been as diverse and experimental as Dave Graney's. Whether he's releasing solo material, working with his partner Clare Moore or dropping albums with any number of bands he's been a part of over the journey, it's always a thrill to hear what's next.

'We Get Life', a song Graney says is about life (who'd have thought?), originally appeared on Graney and Moore's 2022 album, In A mistLY.

While it sounds fairly similar to the first version, there are subtle tweaks you can identify (more cowbell), along with Graney's and Moore's vocals having a greater presence.

"I just wanted to have another pass at it," says Graney. "It had a guitar lick facing one way and the bass looking away. I needed to parse them so they locked in together better. While I was there, I did the vocal again. Then I gave it more keys, more backing vocals from Clare Moore and yes, more cowbell."

Meila – 'Makes Sense'

Taken from Melbourne-based artist Meila's forthcoming sophomore EP The Good Place, 'Makes Sense' captures the bubbly feeling of being in love and embracing the moment.

For fans of Clairo and Men I Trust, the track was produced and engineered in London with acclaimed producer Ewan Vickery and mixed by Armlock's Simon Lam.

"This song is about finding someone that you can drop the act around, stop overthinking, and just be yourself," explains Meila. "It's about the relief of something feeling easy and real, and remembering that love doesn't always have to be so serious. Sometimes it's just laughing, having fun, and knowing you don’t have to change or be perfect to be accepted."

Druid Fluids – 'Petrichor'

It's great to have Druid Fluids back making new music. Following the six-and-a-half-minute acid trip of 'Needles In Strawberries', the ensemble's latest adventure is a gorgeous journey through rhythmic percussion, sultry basslines, dazzling keys and frontman Jamie Andrew's smouldering vocals.

If these first two singles are what we can expect from Druid Fluids' upcoming album Pareidolia, we are super excited to hear what they deliver.

Mogwai – 'Underground' feat. Iggy Pop

Scottish post-rockers Mogwai have announced the release of new compilation album Happy Tears. The album consists of a bunch of rarities and favourites from across Mogwai's career, including new track 'Underground', a collaboration with Iggy Pop.

The "Godfather of Punk" references the Rolling Stones, blowjobs and robots on the song, which is a much more upbeat outing than some of Mogwai's recent releases.

Pip Millett – 'Mad'

After popping up on Gotts Street Park's 'Flowers', UK songstress Pip Millett returns with her own solo track, 'Mad'.

A slinky, soulful R&B break-up number with gentle strings, 'Mad' was written in collaboration with Dom Valentino.

The second in a trilogy of songs that follows 'Soon Enough', which was Millett's first solo release since her 2024 EP Tell Jimmy I'm Fine, the singer-songwriter says of the track, "I wrote most of this song at home before taking it to the studio. I wasn't sure about putting it out as it felt very fresh to my situation, and truthfully, I wasn't really over the ache I was writing about. I wrote this when I felt confused and disposed of. I imagine there's a lot of people that can relate to that feeling."

MACËY – 'FR FR'

Taking influence from a wide range of genres, including early nu-metal, experimental electronica and hyper-punk, you never quite know what to expect from MACËY.

Latest offering 'FR FR' takes all three influences previously mentioned and moulds them together into a frenetic cube of devastating riffs, distorted lyrics and screams.

Mastered by Depict Studios, it's another explosive track from the trio who seem to be leaning more into the world of heavy music with each new release.

Molly Rocket – 'Buzz Box'

Channelling the early '90s grunge era with a hearty dose of alt-rock'n'roll, 'Buzz Box' is a dynamic two-minute track that's made for the mosh.

The first release following Molly Rocket's The Dogs Are Barking EP (it's great, give it a whirl), 'Buzz Box' arrives alongside a hilarious music video showcasing how much fun this band is.

Los Bitchos – 'Conexiones'

The third single from Los Bitchos' forthcoming album Los Bitchos & Friends Vol 1 is a groovy collaboration with psychedelic cumbia outfit Chicha Libre.

This is one of those tracks you can imagine soundtracking your Mediterranean vacation – sipping cocktails down the beach as the world passes you by.

'Conexiones' is a shimmering, Latin American-influenced vibe with alluring spoken-word verses topped off by a vibrant hook. Great stuff.