This list is updated monthly with new “Best of the Year”–worthy songs. Whoever invented the phrase “dog days of summer” clearly never thought of 2024’s seasonal music onslaught.

Maryland rapper/singer IDK has shared a gooey, melodic soulful new song from his upcoming album BRAVADO INTiMO, due November 1. Mk.gee follows this year’s Two Star & the Dream Police with a new ...