On Rotation: May 2026
By Brenessa Roach | May 31, 2026
Happy end of May! As another month of incredible music comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the releases that we had on repeat this month. Here are eight releases that we couldn’t stop playing all month long.The first quarter of 2026 has already flown by, and April proved to be yet another incredible month for new music. We’re excited to share eight songs we had on repeat and truly loved throughout the month.
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo returned with “drop dead,” the lead pre-release single from her highly anticipated upcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, set for release on June 12, 2026. The track marks Olivia’s first new music since the release of GUTS in 2024, opening a new era.
“drop dead” is a catchy pop anthem that captures the dizzying highs of intense infatuation. With its lyricism and infectious hooks, the song explores the overwhelming feeling of being so captivated by someone that it borders on euphoric obsession. Olivia balances vulnerability and wit in a way that has become her signature, making the track both relatable and impossible to get out of your head.
We are so excited for the release of her upcoming album and this song is the perfect teaser for it.
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Release Date: May 12, 2026
“Like you mean it” serves as the latest pre-release single from MICO’s highly anticipated debut album, When the Lights Turn On, arriving on June 26. The track marks an exciting new chapter for MICO as he experiments with different musical styles with this song. The guitar production is so catchy paired with the melodies and relatable lyrics.
As anticipation builds for When the Lights Turn On, “Like you mean it” is an exciting glimpse into the creative direction of MICO’s debut era, and we can’t wait to hear what else he has in store.
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Release Date: May 22, 2026
“give up on you” is a track from Lyle Kam’s latest EP, *a possible solution.* This song has quickly become one of our new favourites from the project and Lyle’s discography. It’s such a sweet yet sad song with heartfelt lyrics and catchy production that captures the bittersweet feeling of holding on when it may be time to let go.
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Release Date: May 15, 2026
“EPA” is a bilinugal dance track single that celebrates Latina culture, community and identity. Serving as a pre-release track for Becky G’s upcoming fifth studio album, the song blends electronic influences with música urbana to create an infectious and energetic sound.
We instantly fell in love with how catchy the track is, but the music video makes it even more special. Set in a vibrant mercadito (local market), it beautifully showcases cultural elements such as piñatas, huaraches, and the barrio. This music video carries a powerful message, with Becky smashing a block of ice that many have interpreted as a statement against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
As longtime fans of Becky G, we’re incredibly excited to see what she has in store for this next album era.
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Release Date: May 15, 2026
“heaven and hell” is wave to earth’s newest single ahead of their upcoming project. This track marks a new direction for the band as they experiment more with jazz-influenced elements, while still keeping their signature dreamy sound. We absolutely love this song as it has a soft, atmospheric feel that also gives subtle Cigarettes After Sex and country-inspired vibes. We’re so excited for what’s coming next.
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Release Date: May 15, 2026
“Patience (Love You More)” is such a catchy song, the intro reminds us of MGMT. The lyrics are super memorable, and we love the four-on-the-floor drums, layered vocals, and the overall blend of rock and synth-driven production. It all comes together to create a song that gets stuck in your head.
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Release Date: May 8, 2026
“Home to Us” is Paul McCartney’s first ever duet with fellow Beatles member, Ringo Starr. It was released as a pre-release track for his album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, which came out on May 29, 2026.
The song feels incredibly emotional, especially for longtime Beatles fans, and captures a real sense of nostalgia and warmth. Hearing Paul and Ringo back together on a track again genuinely feels like coming home, and we were so happy to see them reunite for this release.
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Release Date: April 24, 2026
“Time to Time (Annie)” is a beautiful, nostalgic coming-of-age soundtrack type song. It explores the messy reality of moving on from a relationship while still finding yourself thinking about that person. It’s a bittersweet track that captures that in-between feeling perfectly, and we absolutely love it.
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