{
  "id": 8293827,
  "title": "The 5 Best Songs Of The Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/the-5-best-songs-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T19:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2511809/the-5-best-songs-of-the-week-644/lists/the-5-best-songs-of-the-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest weekly selection of the best new songs, Spiral XP's \"Blue Earth\" stands out with its captivating blend of nature-inspired inspiration and powerful instrumentation. Lena Farr-Morrissey's haunting vocals intertwine with a gritty bass and guitar, creating a stormy yet structured soundscape that evokes both disorientation and comfort. Meanwhile, John Errol's \"Shifting Sands\" showcases a darker, edgier side reminiscent of artists like PJ Harvey and Nine Inch Nails, with lead singer Mike Hadreas delivering an avant-garde performance that pushes boundaries. Soccer Mommy's \"Rings Of Saturn\" brings a sense of nostalgia and simplicity to the table, returning to the innocent essence of their debut while maintaining their unique, undefinable sound. Lastly, Lankum's \"The Moon And Stars\" explores the darker side of Irish folk music, with Radie Peat's haunting vocals and a foreboding atmosphere that delves into themes of lust, guilt, and expectation.",
  "summary": "Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to subscribers on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.)…",
  "key_points": [
    "Spiral XP's \"Blue Earth\" blends nature-inspired inspiration with powerful instrumentation",
    "Lena Farr-Morrissey's haunting vocals intertwine with gritty bass and guitar"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}