Formal Sppeedwear – Hit ‘n’ Run
Formal Sppeedwear return with ‘Hit ’n’ Run’, a fuzzed-out, rhythm-twisting indie banger recorded DIY in Stoke-on-Trent. Channeling DEVO and Steve Reich in equal measure, the trio deliver a high-octane groove that’s part chaos, part genius, and 100% Formal Sppeedwear.
Tame Impala – Deadbeat
Tame Impala returns with Deadbeat, a dazzling yet vulnerable mix of electronic psychedelia and late-night introspection. Kevin Parker dances through burnout and bliss with synths, heartbreak, and self-awareness.
Danny Brown – Starburst
Danny Brown returns with Stardust, a hyperpop-leaning, chaos-fueled new LP out this November. Lead single “Starburst” is a rave-thumper featuring Frost Children’s Angel Prost, produced by Holly. With a star-studded underground collab list and a glam-superhero look, Brown’s latest chapter is set to be gloriously unhinged.
Parcels – LOVED
Discover LOVED, the upcoming third studio album by Australian electropop band Parcels—releasing Sept 12, 2025 via Because Music. Intimate, euphoric, and unified, this 12-track journey mixes upbeat singles like ‘Yougotmefeeling,’ ‘Safeandsound,’ and ‘Leaveyourlove’ with soulful depth. Pre-order now and catch their world tour highlights from Coachella to Wembley.
Alabama Shakes – Another Life
Alabama Shakes return after a decade with “Another Life,” a soul-stirring comeback single that bridges past selves and present realities. Brittany Howard’s soaring vocals and the band’s timeless groove remind us why the hiatus was worth the wait.
Oliver Sim – Obsession
Oliver Sim returns with Obsession, a darkly magnetic single that blends brooding synth-pop, 80s noir influences, and his signature baritone into a cinematic confession you can’t ignore.
Cloud Droppings – #Redux
Like raindrops on a windowsill or half-remembered dreams from a nap you didn’t mean to take, Cloud Droppings – #Redux floats between languages, moods, and genres with an unbothered grace.
Newmen – Terminal Beach
German outfit NEWMEN blend Krautrock roots, shimmering synth-pop, and hypnotic loops on Terminal Beach — a danceable, dystopian trip where pop hooks meet avant-garde edge.
The Sophs – Death in the Family
The Sophs dive headfirst into guilt, grief, and fuzzed-out confessionals on their haunting new single “Death in the Family”. A blistering slice of alt-rock catharsis that sounds like Weezer having a panic attack in a church basement.
POOLSIDE • 2025 : a summer playlist
Dive into the ultimate retro summer soundtrack with Sunshine-Soaked Retro Magic — a shimmering playlist of 70s disco, 80s synth-pop, and 90s funk. Perfect for poolside lounging, floatie choreo, and sun-drenched nostalgia. Get ready for good vibes, glitter, and grooves that never age.