In our series, What We’re Listening To, the editors and writers at Engadget share their favorite new music releases.

Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

It’s likely you’re already aware of Bad Bunny’s latest release, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, given its widespread coverage online. If you’re an internet frequent, you’ve been told to give it a listen. Nevertheless, I’d like to reiterate that this album stands out as Bad Bunny’s most personal work to date. It masterfully blends modern pop, rap, and R&B with traditional sounds from diverse cultures, specifically Puerto Rico, in a way that honors both styles. Bad Bunny has consistently showcased his deep connection to his island home through his music, but DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS takes this to a new level.

Personally, I find every track on this album enjoyable, but if I had to pick one, it would be the salsa hit “BAILE INoLVIDABLE.” Other standout tracks for me include “NUEVAYoL,” “KETU TeCRÉ,” “CAFé CON RON,” and “EoO.” — Valentina Palladino, Deputy Editor, Buying Advice

The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow

The Weeknd is going out with a bang with Hurry Up Tomorrow, supposedly the pop star’s final record under his current pseudonym. Hurry Up Tomorrow concludes the trilogy that began with 2020’s After Hours and continued with 2022’s Dawn FM. This massive, cinematic album, featuring 22 tracks, serves as The Weeknd’s magnum opus and, undoubtedly, his most personal project yet. The Weeknd openly discusses his views on fame, legacy, suicidal thoughts, past substance abuse, the fear of loneliness, and more, all while disguising these themes in his signature moody synths, thumping bass, and exceptional vocals.

Upon my initial listen, the smooth transitions between tracks caught my attention. These transitions are a key factor in making the first five tracks one of the most captivating sequences I’ve heard at the beginning of an album. I’d extend this to include the next two tracks, the last of which is “Open Hearts,” a song reminiscent of “Blinding Lights” that will undoubtedly be a standout single. My other top picks are “Wake Me Up,” “Cry for Me,” “São Paulo,” and “Niagara Falls.” — V.P.

FKA twigs – EUSEXUA

FKA twigs is undoubtedly in a league of her own. Since the release of the visually stunning “Eusexua” music video in September, which features the tracks “Drums of Death” and “Eusexua,” I’ve been anticipating the new album. However, EUSEXUA exceeds my expectations. FKA twigs describes the state of “eusexua” as “pure presence. It’s a moment of nothingness. Or it’s the moment before a really incredible idea… it’s this ego-less presence which is just filled with this kind of tingling clarity.” I may sound corny, but listening to this album feels like a spiritual experience each time.

Eusexua takes the listener on a journey across its 11 tracks, beginning with the angelic title track, then shifting to the pulsating, disorienting club floor with “Drums of Death” and “Room of Fools,” before descending into a softer, emotionally raw space with “Sticky.” “Childlike Things” brings an unexpected sense of joy, almost feeling out of place between “Keep It, Hold It” and “Striptease,” yet it’s grown on me.

“Perfect Stranger” and the penultimate song “24hr Dog” almost seem like two sides of the same coin, with the latter feeling like the vulnerable aftermath of the former. While I adore every song on this album, I find myself repeatedly listening to “Girl Feels Good,” which has a ’90s vibe that resonates with me. EUSEXUA has somewhat taken over my personality for now. — Cheyenne MacDonald, Weekend Editor

Honorable mentions: Several singles have recently been released, and I’m excited for the upcoming albums this winter and spring. I’m preparing myself for the impact of Lady Gaga’s Mayhem when it drops, given how “Abracadabra” has reignited something in me. On the other end of the spectrum, I’ve been obsessively listening to Bria Salmena’s brooding indie track, “Stretch the Struggle,” ahead of her debut album’s release at the end of March. I’m also looking forward to “Sugar in the Tank” by Julien Baker and Torres, who have a country-leaning collaboration album coming out in April. The new tracks from SZA’s SOS Deluxe: Lana (Deluxe?) have been a treat as well. — C.M.