Ed Maverick, courtesy.

While it’s been a slow week for new releases, with the requisite post NYE hangover, many Latin American artists stayed busy. Bad Bunny dropped an entire album, as did Mexican folk pop artist Ed Maverick, whom we have featured below. There’s also some Bossa-Nova-infused folk pop by Aline Melo. Also topping our list is rock by Guided By Voices, rap by Ghais Guevara and a country tune by Brett Eldredge.

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Guided By Voices, “Dawn Believes” — The new one by Guided by Voices has a steely sound that unfolds in distinct sections, showing off the band’s ability to blend chill guitar work with a subdued arrangement. This song, with its raw energy and melodic flair, teeters between being a punchy anthem and a ballad. The lead vocals remain at the forefront, allowing the memorable lyric—“You’re number one/ When you come to your senses”—to resonate. Beginning at a slower pace before picking up in intensity, “Dawn Believes” feels both disarming and worth multiple listens. This track is from Universe Room, their forthcoming 18th(!) album. It’s due Feb. 7.

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Ghais Guervara, “The Old Guard Is Dead” — From the very first moments, Ghais Guevara sets a tone that feels downright operatic. The introduction swells like a grand overture, only to be punctuated by a bass drop hitting at the song’s crest. Over pulsing beats, he delivers lines like, “Ma, look I done captured a storm/ Warning me all about the threats of allure/ Now fast forward, my threads is Dior.”

The song paints vignettes of ambition and risk. The production is nothing short of audacious with its orchestral flourishes and vocal switch-ups. Guevara, meanwhile, show’s he’s unafraid to break barriers. If this single is any indication, Goyard Ibn Said will be an album that demands to be heard in its entirety when it drops on Jan. 24.

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Brett Eldredge, “Gorgeous” — Upbeat guitar strums and gently flowing percussion create the track’s uplifting groove. Eldredge’s smooth melodies glide through the verses and culminate in a joyous, singalong chorus. Lyrically, the song is a playful love song. Eldredge’s vocal delivery is honest and earnest. He wraps each line in wonder and exuberance that matches the flirtatious, starry-eyed mood. It’s a romantic feel-good song through and through.

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Aline Melo, “Deixe O Amor Entrar” — Aline Melo’s “Deixe O Amor Entrar” is chill, atmospheric, Bossa-Nova-infused folk pop. It has an uplifting message: We can all make the world a kinder place by doing our part, no matter how small. Wisps of acoustic guitar, soft percussion and Melo’s heartfelt vocals intertwine to form a sweet, comforting melody. You might feel a sense of serenity listening to this song, I did.

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Ed Maverick, “c” — The artist has said he wrote this song alongside several others—for his fourth album, LA NUBE EN EL JARDÍN—after having fallen head-over-heels in love. This sweeping emotion seeps into every corner of “c.” Maverick reflects on how everyday surroundings—mountains, hills, even a Chihuahua highway—become perpetual reminders of the person who captured his heart. The minimalist production and unassuming vocal delivery brings a raw sincerity that resonates beyond any language barrier. It’s a gentle, introspective track.

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Sery’s Pick: Ed Maverick, because his song’s softly enveloping atmosphere—one of delicate guitar lines and understated vocals—seem to drift through the air like a calming breeze.