Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire
Arlo Parks returns with two striking new tracks, “Heaven” and “2SIDED,” pairing gentle introspection with emotional bite. A delicate yet revealing double release that showcases her gift for turning inner conflict into beautifully understated soul-pop.
Olive Jones – Kingdom
Olive Jones announces her debut album For Mary with the stunning, groove-led single Kingdom. Soulful, intimate, and politically charged, her honeyed vocals and sharp songwriting mark her as one of the UK’s most compelling new artists.
Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night. From HELP(2)
Arctic Monkeys quietly steal the opening scene on HELP(2) with their brand new track titled Opening Night. A restrained, cinematic cut that sets the tone for War Child’s urgent new compilation. No grandstanding, just purpose.
Kamal. – How The Fuck Does Everybody Else Manage?
Kamal taps into the quiet chaos of modern coping on “How The Fuck Does Everybody Else Manage?” — a stripped-back, brutally honest track that turns late-night doubt into something strangely comforting.
FAUZIA – The Way
FAUZIA returns with a subtle, shape-shifting double single on Local Action — her first solo release in four years, blending downtempo pop, compositional finesse and quiet emotional weight.
Robyn – Sexistential
Robyn returns with Sexistential, a fearless and euphoric pop album that reclaims pleasure, vulnerability and the dancefloor after Honey.
Hutch – Never Like The First Time
A raw, intimate debut from UK singer-songwriter Hutch. Never Like The First Time captures addiction, surrender, and rebirth with jazz-tinged restraint and emotional honesty. A track that lets the dark and shiny moments coexist, proving vulnerability is where real connection — and survival — begin.
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.