There’s no two ways about it: Instagram is, by far, the best place to dig for new music. In an era where critics and print mags have almost become obsolete, today’s tastemakers often come disguised as influencers or content creators of some kind, sharing their gems through a Story or a post that will eventually reach the eyes and ears of thousands scrolling through their feed. And that’s when the magic happens: a track, if enjoyed, is then saved and shared, quickly turning into everyone’s new obsession, no matter the genre, the year it dropped, or whether it ever charted— as long as it hits the right spot.
Granted, the process does trade the slow-burn charm of old mixtapes and late-night radio gems for something much more instant. And while it’s tempting to lament how impersonal and surface-level music discovery feels today, the reality is this: in a world where songs are judged by 10-second clips squeezed between gym selfies and the latest meme, this is just how it goes. If we’re being honest, we’re not immune to the trend either—how many times have we gotten hooked on a track after hearing just the chorus?
Without further ado, here are some of the songs we can’t get enough of, curated by our IG feeds and the people we follow on there (that probably have no idea of who we are x).
