Silver Gore, “Black Cherry Liqueur” (2026)
Another song answering the question “is this hook brilliant or annoying” with “yes”.
Haley Bonar, “Kismet Kill” (2016)
That Chord Change™️
Star Moles, “Time” (2026)
If you’re not onto this album, get on it. Gives me a little bit of a seventies singer-songwriter feel for whatever reason.
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.