Ninja Music: The Soundtrack of November

If we could still keep quiet after Joji’s first single, we definitely can’t after the second one. It’s the perfect time to share our autumn playlist. 

It includes new albums by Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, Miguel, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Ty Dolla $ign, as well as powerful singles from Rosalía, The Weeknd and, of course, Joji.

This selection has a bit of drive, a bit of melancholy, and a touch of warmth to help you get through grey days without giving in to autumn blues. And with Ninja Sushi rolls, this playlist becomes even cozier.

Twenty One Pilots — Breach

The duo from Ohio presented their new album Breach not as a continuation but as the conclusion of an entire musical saga. By weaving in motifs from their previous records, the musicians piece together the final fragments of the mosaic — the closing chapter in the story of the character Clancy.

The sound ranges from meditative and almost industrial textures to energetic rock compositions with a bold electronic rhythm. This isn’t just an album — it’s an audiovisual experience filled with metaphors, inner monologues, and symbols recognizable to long-time fans.

Recommended tracks: The Contract, Drum Show

Miguel — CAOS

In his first full-length album in eight years, American artist Miguel dives into the shadows of himself — exploring what must fall apart to be rebuilt. CAOS isn’t just a record about pain, passion, and transformation — it’s almost a manifesto of coming-of-age through crisis, delivered through the prism of soul, R&B, experimental pop, and Spanish influences.

The layered sound palette, rich arrangements, and fragile yet passionate vocals make the album sound anxious yet beautiful. Miguel consciously avoids trying to please everyone — he speaks to those who’ve experienced a breakdown and learned to turn it into music.

Recommended tracks: Always Time, New Martyrs

Taylor Swift — The Life of a Showgirl

This album is not just a new chapter in Taylor Swift’s discography, but a deconstruction of the pop-star persona. The Life of a Showgirl goes beyond melodic romantic ballads and transforms into a theatrical performance.

Swift appears here as the protagonist, director, and screenwriter all at once. Her songs shimmer with classic glamour, yet beneath the sparkle lie irony and loneliness. This isn’t just music — it’s an act of public self-revelation, disguised as a show.

Recommended tracks: Opalite, The Fate of Ophelia

Ed Sheeran — Play

After a series of emotional and intimate “mathematical” albums, Ed Sheeran returns to the big stage — and he does it in grand style. Play is global pop in its purest form: bright, rhythmic, collaborative.

At its core lies the idea of dialogue between cultures — from Eastern motifs to Afro-pop-inspired dance beats. The album sounds effortless but not shallow. You can feel the fatigue of minimalism and the longing to sing together again. It’s music made for autumn playlists, big stages, and long walks with headphones on.

Recommended tracks: Azizam, Sapphire

Tame Impala — Deadbeat

After five years of waiting, Australian project Tame Impala, led by the multifaceted musician and producer Kevin Parker, returns with their fifth studio album Deadbeat, released on October 17, 2025.

The album marks a shift — inspired by Western Australia’s bush-doof and rave scenes, leaning into house rhythms and dance structures that Parker blends with his signature psychedelia.

Musically, Deadbeat balances between dance electronics, atmospheric psychedelia, and that recognizable vocal tone that ties the project’s sound together.

Recommended tracks: Loser, Dracula

Dave — The Boy Who Played the Harp

The new album by British rapper Dave is a mature, reflective statement about faith, identity, and personal responsibility. The title references the biblical image of King David. 

The sound is minimalist: piano, harp, subtle beats — all built around the lyrics.

Instead of hits, there are prayers, confessions, and inner dialogues. The album feels intimate and confident — like the testimony of someone who’s grown from a South London teenager into the voice of a generation.

Recommended tracks: Raindance, History

Ty Dolla $ign — TYCOON 

After five years without a full solo album, Ty Dolla $ign returns with TYCOON — 15 tracks devoted to themes of success, power, and musical status.

The title “Tycoon” isn’t accidental: for the artist, it means being at the top of your game — not just a performer, but a master of your craft.

The sound blends Ty Dolla $ign’s signature R&B and hip-hop — melodic vocals, club-ready hits, and introspective themes backed by top-tier production. 

Among the featured artists are A$AP Rocky, Kodak Black, Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, and many more.

Recommended tracks: ALL IN, DON’T KILL THE PARTY

Singles:

Joji — PIXELATED KISSES / If It Only Gets Better

After a long silence, Joji returns with two symbolic singles foreshadowing his upcoming album Piss In The Wind, set for release in February 2026.

The first, PIXELATED KISSES, is sharp yet vulnerable — a track where digital sterility meets emotional overload. Minimalistic beat, heavy synths, and his trademark distant vocals make it hauntingly intimate.

If It Only Gets Better, on the other hand, sounds intimate and almost acoustic — a restrained, sincere ballad reminiscent of early Joji, as if sung to himself.

Together, the two tracks give a glimpse of where the artist is heading next.

Rosalía, Björk, Yves Tumor — Berghain

A theatrical, multi-layered single marking a new era for Rosalía. Electronics, orchestra, German speech, and the London Symphony Orchestra choir create the atmosphere of a mystical rave. The title references the legendary Berlin club. Upon release, the track reached 3 million views within 16 hours. 

The Weeknd — Big Sleep

The video for Big Sleep is a haunting visual dream directed by Gaspar Noé. Empty streets, neon reflections, giant heads of The Weeknd and Moroder floating above the city, and a slow-motion drift through darkness — like a journey into eternal night.