# The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

> Stereogum's weekly picks for the top new songs this week.
- Title: The 5 Best Songs Of The Week · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: Stereogum's weekly picks for the top new songs this week. Stereogum staff selects five new songs for October 9, 2026, including Ebbb's 'Public', Knifeplay's…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2514151/the-5-best-songs-of-the-week-647/lists/the-5-best-songs-of-the-week
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:18:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stereogum, ebbb, jess williamson, knifeplay, star moles, awning, new songs, best songs, music, culture
## Ebbb - Public
Ebbb's 'Public' offers reassurance amid existential freefall with a comforting mantra.

> You know who you are
## Knifeplay - Love Song
Knifeplay's 10-minute single explores love through acoustic guitar and dramatic strings.

> What if early-'90s Neil Young tried making his own 4AD-style dream-pop version of 'November Rain'?
## Jess Williamson - Hum Of The City
Jess Williamson's 'Hum Of The City' recalls a hotel stay with personal history that has gone sour.

> Just play some old country music
## Awning - Little Green Book
Awning's 'Little Green Book' blends New Zealand indie rock with basement hardcore influences.

> The itchy, minimal chug of 'Little Green Book' contains echoes of Flying Nun Records history
## Star Moles - Born Again
Star Moles' 'Born Again' features lyrics about returning to a classroom and hospital.

> You can't be talking to me, I refuse you
## Key takeaway

Stereogum staff selects five new songs for October 9, 2026, including Ebbb's 'Public', Knifeplay's 'Love Song', Jess Williamson's 'Hum Of The City', Awning's 'Little Green Book', and Star Moles' 'Born Again'.