Golomb, “Real Power” (2025)

It feels like there are a ton of bands like this–garagey, loose, stoned–around these days, but this shines. The last few seconds especially are {insert gif of old style cartoon character with eyes bugging out like “a-WOOO-gah!”}

Lexi Jones, “Along the road” (2025)

Do you ever hear a song and it’s not an immediate favorite, but you still feel like “if I made music, it would sound like this”? That happens to me all the time.

PS. I did not know this was David Bowie’s daughter until I came to post this.

Jens Lekman, “A Postcard to Nina” (2007)

I love that, as clear of a story as it is in the lyrics, Jens Lekman still took the time to tell the story before he played it when I saw him in 2012. THAT is how good a story it is.

Nouvelle Vague, “In a Manner of Speaking” (2004)

In the top 5 covers of all time if you’re into that sort of thing (I’m not sure I am). Such a beautiful approach, especially when compared to the thorny original.

Melin Melyn, “Masterplan” (2025)

Do they sound like (are great like) Super Furry Animals because they’re also Welsh? Or is it intentional? Real chicken/egg sitch here.