Introducing : supermodel*
There’s a special kind of confidence in not trying to be cool, and Beanie — the 24-year-old brain behind supermodel* — has turned that philosophy into a surprisingly addictive debut statement. Inspired by early Talking Heads doing absolutely nothing until it somehow became iconic, supermodel* operates in a blissful state of anti-intent. No grand lore, no mood boards, no “this record explores…” press-release nonsense. Just instinct, taste, and a healthy disregard for expectations.
Armand Hammer & The Alchemist – Mercy
Armand Hammer & The Alchemist’s Mercy drags you through beauty, ruin, and razor-edged poetry. A world of cracked beats, whispered warnings, and brilliant guests, it’s their most magnetic chaos yet — unsettling, addictive, and impossible to shake.
Cloud Droppings #coldbite
A quick, vibe-heavy rundown of four standout tracks — from dreamy soul to raw alt-pop, experimental beats to nostalgic piano — with all the streaming + social links you need.
Best New Music • 2025
Dive into a meticulously Sodwee curated playlist of 400 standout tracks released over the past year — a hand-picked treasure trove of fresh sounds, hidden gems, and pure musical gold.
Robyn – Dopamine
After a seven-year hiatus, Robyn returns with her new single “Dopamine,” out now — a euphoric, emotional synth-pop comeback that promises to light up the dance floor all over again.
Aesop Rock – I Heard It’s a Mess There Too
Aesop Rock returns with I Heard It’s a Mess There Too, a stripped-down, lyrically surgical record that turns chaos into clarity. Where deadpan humor meets existential hygiene.
Fruity Loops: Cherry
FRMTN’s ‘Drugs’ pulses like a sour cherry — slick, bold and bittersweet. A vivid track review pairing the sound of the London band with the fruit you’ll taste in the groove.
Fruity Loops: Peach
Lemin.’s ‘Cookie Dough Skin’ glows like a sun-ripened peach — warm, velvety, and emotionally lush.
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.
Anna Calvi – I See A Darkness ft. Perfume Genius
Anna Calvi and Perfume Genius breathe haunting beauty into Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s “I See a Darkness.” A cinematic, queerly intimate reimagining that feels both raw and redemptive. Discover the story behind their collaboration and Calvi’s new Substack, Carving Silver in Strange Weather.