Friday, Nov. 1’s “New Music Friday” Spotify update lightly improved from that of the prior week. While listeners could notice a steep decline in the variety starting three weeks ago, Spotify has been trying to pick that up. While its efforts have gotten complacent, they still have not reached what a multicultural society could expect, given that they lack music styles such as K-Pop. However, this week’s batch is abundant in the rap and hip-hop genres, having provided Spotify customers with a spook-tacular mix for Halloween weekend, with new hits from artists such as 21 Savage (“Immortal”) or the late Lil Peep (“When I Lie”). In terms of latin-pop, users will find new releases from Nicky Jam and Anuel AA (“Whine Up”), while Kane Brown (“For My Daughter”) does his part for country music.

Dutch DJ and music producer Martin Garrix (“Animals”) has made his way back to the dance music charts with his new single “Used To Love.” Characterized by the latest dance music trend, the song starts out with a pleasant melody that would easily blend into all sorts of musical tastes. The tune currently serves as a standalone, as it does not pertain to any EP nor compilation album. However, then comes the chorus and the beat drop, that is where the magic begins. The song is sure to be a chart-topper for the remainder of this year and next year. When it comes to its lyrics, the song touches on a topic as well known as the breakup of a relationship. “If I could I would have made things right. But we can’t go back to the way that we used to love,” vocalist Dean Lewis said, who put his head together with Garrix in order to bring such a dance masterpiece to live.

Also, along the lines of electronic and dance music, Canadian electronic dance music duo Young Bombs (“Don’t Let Them”) have strengthened this week’s selection with their new track “Better Day,” featuring renowned singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc (“The Man”). Similar to the previous song, this song, too, relates to the topics of love and sentimental relationships. The song talks about the main character falling in love with a girl and “being ready for her.” Readers will sure not miss out on this marvelous dance piece at the gym or while out with friends, as it will most likely make its way to the dance floor.

The last pick of the week, unlike the two prior recommendations, comes in the shape of a crossover between pop and punk music. Goody Grace (“Nostalgia Is A Lie”), with the help of Blink-182 (“All the Small Things”), has put together a huge piece titled “Scumbag.” While the explicit title may detract users due to its explicit title, listeners should give this one a try. With its charming chorus, it is sure to help with that anxiety that comes when performing tasks under pressure or on a tight deadline. Like the rest of this week’s choices, this one narrates relationship problems. The closing lyrics (“I know, I know that she hates me / I know, I know she can’t take me”) suggest that the vocalist feels as if he is to blame for the problems that the two of them are encountering.

This week’s rating, as mentioned before, improves that of these past few weeks. The Nov. 1st update would earn a solid four and a half stars, with its only problem being the slight lack of emerging musical styles.