Pitchfork staff, in a shocking display of dedication to their craft, have once again listened to an unreasonable amount of new music. Their reward? The weekly 'Pitchfork Selects' playlist, a delightful grab-bag of tracks that meet the sole criterion of being songs you'd actually send to a friend - because who has time for musical gatekeeping? This week's selection is a veritable smorgasbord featuring Ravyn Lenae, @, Ela Minus, Nick León, and more, all curated for your listening pleasure on Apple Music and Spotify. (Yes, they earn a commission from affiliate links, because even music journalists need to eat.)

The playlist is a veritable who's who of artists you may or may not have heard of, each track hand-picked by a different staffer: Ravyn Lenae's 'Potential' (chosen by Hattie Lindert, presumably for its potential), @'s 'Punish My Mind' (Nina Corcoran's pick, perhaps a subtle cry for help), Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power's 'Don't You Want Me' (Jazz Monroe, clearly a fan of 80s covers), Susanne Sundfør's 'I It Am' (Walden Green, embracing existential grammar), Cruel Santino's 'Oz' featuring Jeriq (Alex Suskind, likely a Wizard of Oz fan), Helena Gao's 'Lao Wai 老外' featuring Shushu (Anna Gaca, expanding linguistic horizons), Prairie Princess's 'Hold on to Me' (Lily Goldberg, holding on), Pixel Grip's 'Reason To Say (Matrixxman Remix)' (Hattie Lindert again, doubling down), and Ela Minus and Nick León's 'Qué le pasó a mis amigos?' (Walden Green, questioning where all the friends went - a relatable mood).

So go forth, dear reader, and listen to this curated selection of new tunes. Your friends will be impressed by your impeccable taste, and you'll have Pitchfork's overworked staff to thank for it.