The Mountains Top Ten Songs

With millions of songs available at any moment, finding fresh, compelling music can be overwhelming. Radio is no longer the cultural force it once was, and streaming algorithms often reinforce familiar sounds rather than introducing new ones. To make discovery easier, The Mountains has partnered with music executive and curator Cliff Chenfeld to bring you The Mountains Top 10—a hand-picked selection of standout new songs from artists who are redefining contemporary music.

Here are this week’s picks:

1. Finneas – For Crying Out Loud – Billie Eilish’s brother and creative collaborator continues to impress with accessible yet intricately crafted music.
2. My Morning Jacket – Time Waited – One of today’s premier live rock acts returns with a poignant new single.
3. Perfume Genius – It’s A Mirror – A tender yet unyielding song of confrontation from a truly versatile artist.
4. Father John Misty – She Cleans Up – A sharp, charismatic songwriter delivers another gem, cementing his status as one of the past decade’s most compelling voices.
5. Julien Baker & Torres – Sugar in The Tank – A heartfelt country-tinged duet from two of indie music’s most distinctive voices.
6. Wunderhorse – Rain – A rock band that strikes the perfect balance between energy, edge, and melody.
7. Christian Lee Hutson – Carousel Horses – A slackerish anthem whose refrain, “How Could You Know I Feel,” offers an intriguing contrast to a famous lyric making the rounds.
8. Noga Erez – Godmother – A genre-defying Israeli artist pleads for reconciliation in this boundary-pushing track.
9. FKA Twigs – Perfect Stranger – The ever-eclectic and provocative artist returns with a sexy, futuristic sound.
10. The Nields – Tyrants Always Fall – Let’s hope so.

Updated regularly, The Mountains Top 10 highlights inspired, forward-thinking tracks across genres. Each selection is also featured on the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify.

Stream the Modern Sounds playlist here

Let us know what you think, and enjoy the music!