Sabrina Carpenter charts the biggest new hit in the U.K. this week as “Such a Funny Way” launches inside the top 40, months after the singer released the boys track.

The best new songs of the week include fresh tracks from August Ponthier, Haute & Freddy, Lala Lala, and more Consequence staff picks.

Every week, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the previous seven days, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. After taking time off for the holiday,

Some of this week's new R&B offerings include Ari Lennox's smooth "Twin Flame," Jill Scott's brass-laden "Pressha" and SAULT's surprise Chapter 1 album. Hip-hop also delivered the goods, including A$AP Rocky's "Punk Rocky," IDK & Pusha T's "Life 4 a Life" and Chief Keef's "Harry Potter."

Taylor Swift's song "The Life of a Showgirl" returns to the U.K.'s singles chart at a new all-time high, but Sabrina Carpenter's name is surprisingly missing.

The holidays are over, both on the calendar and on the pop charts, and that's great news for an assortment of beneficiaries.