Penguin Cafe Orchestra, “Perpetual Mobile” (1987)
It’s hard not to hear this song without putting some kind of marketing voiceover on it, but if you can resist that, you can appreciate its stunning beauty and complexity.
Beirut, “Tuanaki Atoll” (2025)
He’s still got it.
Black Country, New Road, “Besties” (2025)
I will be very curious to see how this album goes…
Mogwai, “Hi Chaos (2025)
Good song. The title is a little on-the-nose for the year, though.
Saint Etienne, “Shower Scene” (2002)
One of their best 21st century tracks. The way the synths burble in the background is amazing.