deadstar, “Don’t Let It Get You Down” (1996)
In the increasingly-challenging game called Is This From The 90s Or Brand New And Just Sounds Like It’s From The 90s, I got this one wrong when I first heard it.
English Teacher & Graham Coxon, “Parasite” (2026)
Given the hands involved, no surprise that it’s guitar forward, but as an added bonus, it’s also a great song. Lucky us.
Yvonne Elliman & Ian Gillan, “Everything’s Alright” (1970)
Absolutely zero of Andrew Lloyd Webber has ever grabbed me up to recenty. But that melody of Yvonne Elliman’s main part is spectacular. Maybe it’s just Yvonne Elliman’s voice? Let’s say yes.
Kevin Morby, “Water” (2016)
I can’t think of another artist whose songs I don’t particularly like, but whose production I adore.
Young Marble Giants, “Brand - New - Life” (1980)
2026 was the year I found out I loved Young Marble Giants. Mark it.
My New Band Believe, “Numerology” (2026)
This song is a pretty remarkable display of music, but I keep getting distracted by the damn band name. He’s gotta change it soon, right?
FILM, “Roundabout” (2026)
I keep thinking this is the Futureheads when it comes on, BUT IT ISN’T. Good story, thanks.
The Beths, “Whatever” (2016)
This one is right up there.
Voxtrot, “Esprit de Cœur” (2026)
Every new song by Voxtrot starts out kinda cheesy with a cliche lyric to boot and then by the end of it, you love it. Well, I do anyway.
The Boo Radleys, “Affected/Rejected” (2026)
The Boo Radleys. In 2026. It’s a crazy world, man.