Shura – I Got Too Sad For My Friends
Shura’s new album I Got Too Sad For My Friends marks a raw, honest return to music. Out May 30th via PIAS, it dives deep into themes of vulnerability and resilience. Lead single “Recognise” captures her lyrical honesty and haunting melodies, proving Shura remains a powerful force in alt-pop.
Cloud Droppings – #Serotonin
From Mansionair’s nocturnal ache to Confidence Man’s glitter-drenched bravado, this batch of Cloud Droppings might just be the most genre-fluid, mood-rich selection we’ve flung into your ears yet. Buckle up. Let go. Drop in.
Wet Leg – CPR
Wet Leg crash back onto the scene with “CPR,” a deadpan love song that kicks off their new album moisturizer (out July 11). With chaotic charm, a wild music video, and fresh tour dates, the band proves they’re bolder, weirder, and funnier than ever. Indie rock just got revived.
Formal Sppeedwear – Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)
Sppeedwear return with ‘Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)’, a genre-warping, dancefloor-smashing new wave track built on cassette grit and chaotic charm. Melding funk-punk riffs, city pop shimmer, and found-sound madness, the Stoke-on-Trent trio cement their cult status with a live favourite turned must-hear banger. Don’t sleep on it.
The Sophs – SWEAT
The Sophs crash into the indie scene with “SWEAT,” a raw, electrifying debut via Rough Trade. Blending emotional chaos with post-punk flair, this LA-based band delivers a feverish track and Lynchian video that demand attention. Discover the breakout group everyone’s sweating over in 2025. Listen, watch, feel everything.
Tune-Yards – Better Dreaming
Tune-Yards' "Better Dreaming" is a joyous, unhinged carnival for your ears! A wild ride blending serious topics with infectious grooves and quirky brilliance. Discover why this latest album is essential listening and get ready to dance, laugh, and maybe even find your own "better dream."
Arc De Soleil – Dunes Of Djoser
Vintage grooves meet global funk: Arc De Soleil channels surf guitars, sitars, and sunset vibes into hypnotic soundscapes. Perfect for fans of Khruangbin, The Spotnicks, and dreamy road trips. Tune in, bliss out with Sodwee #BestNewMusic
Alma Owren – Under The Surface EP
Norwegian newcomer Alma Owren cracks open her soul on Under The Surface — a stunning debut EP blending modern folk, airy electronics, and raw honesty. Four tracks of vulnerability, growth, and magnetic vocals. Meet the artist you’ll soon have on repeat. Dive in, it’s worth the plunge.
The Grogans – Social Cue
The Grogans are back, firing on all cylinders with “Social Cue”. A fuzz-drenched, drum-pounding anthem of frustration and defiance. It’s raw, riff-heavy and irresistibly loud. Their fifth album Stagger drops May 23rd. Crank it up, catch the live clip, and get ready. The Grogans aren’t slowing down.
Bonnie Banane & Joseph Schiano di Lombo – L’Orguasme
Bonnie Banane and Joseph Schiano di Lombo turn the grand organ from sacred to scandalous with L’Orguasme—a lusty, lush romp through ecstasy, devotion, and guilty pleasures. From R&B moans to medieval murmurs, it’s all climax and no confession. After all, as they say: better to come than to cry.