Little Simz – Lotus
Little Simz’s “Lotus” is a soulful victory lap—Simz flexes her lyrical confidence and vulnerability in equal measure. Featuring heavy-hitters like Sampha and Michael Kiwanuka, it’s a record that balances introspection and fire, proving once again she’s the boss of her own sonic playground.
Viagra Boys – Viagr Aboys
Swedish mischief-makers Viagra Boys are back with Viagr Aboys—an album of raw post-punk satire, sweaty sax, and meaty riffs. Murphy’s dark humor slices through modern absurdities. Dive into this chaotic sonic buffet, and get your meat on. Read the full review at sodwee.com!
Obongjayar – PARADISE NOW
Obongjayar’s PARADISE NOW is a genre-bending fever dream. From synth-driven anthems to lo-fi confessions, OB takes us on a journey through restless nights, rebel yells, and sweet, sweet danger. Forget Afro-fusion labels—he’s rewriting the script in real time, one beat at a time.
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.
Queens of the Stone Age – Alive in the Catacombs
Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs isn’t just a live session—it’s a full-blown descent into the underworld. Filmed in July 2024 deep beneath Paris, this once-in-a-lifetime set sees QOTSA reworking their catalog for an audience of millions… of skeletons.
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."
Moussa – La Nuit Je Rêve
Moussa blends poetic soul, dreamy synths, and French charm into haunting, danceable melodies. His album La Nuit Je Rêve feels like floating through Paris on a warm breeze — cinematic, emotional, and unforgettable. With lyrics and music intertwined, Moussa crafts soundscapes that linger like whispered dreams.
Erika de Casier – Lifetime
Erika just dropped the smoothest album of the year while you were still deciding what to have for lunch. Lifetime is here, it’s flawless, and it’s waiting to soundtrack your next crush, your next existential crisis, and everything in between.
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.
Gum Parker – Two Subarus
Sonically, Gum Parker leans into the scrappy, jangly corners of indie rock—think ‘90s college radio meets early-2000s DIY basement shows. It’s loose but intentional, catchy but unpolished, with just enough punk bite to keep things unpredictable. Gritty, hooky, and made to be played loud. Listen to Two Subarus via Sodwee.com