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.
Fruity Loops: Lime
Explore how Monsune’s ‘Nothing In Return’ delivers the crisp, tangy energy of a lime – a radiant indie pop moment featured on Sodwee.
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.
Petite Noir – D2M feat. Genesis Owusu, Toya Delazy
Petite Noir’s “D2M” with Genesis Owusu and Toya Delazy is a feverish anthem blending Afro-futurist energy, sharp wit, and grooves bold enough to make your existential dread shake its hips.
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.
LEISURE – One In A Million
Leisure return with One In A Million from their upcoming Welcome To The Mood album (Sept 12, 2025 via Nettwerk), a lush fifth studio album blending soul, groove, and live-band warmth. A golden-hour soundtrack filled with brass, strings, and effortless cool.
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.
Ata Kak – Yasi Town
Ata Kak drops new single “Yasi Town” via Awesome Tapes Of Africa. A wild fusion of highlife, lo-fi funk, and Twi rap. The cult hero behind Obaa Sima proves once again that his DIY magic and infectious grooves remain timeless.