Flora Fishbach – Comme Jean Reno
Flora Fishbach ditches the last name and unleashes her wildest musical self on Val Synth—an 80s-inspired, cinematic, synth-fueled odyssey through kaleidoscopic soundscapes. A sun-soaked trip full of surprises, heartbreak, and unstoppable freedom.
HIRA – Dangerous Moves
HIRA’s “Dangerous Moves” single, co-produced with Mahir Mistry, drops on Paul Institute’s roster. Featuring A.K. Paul, Rosie McCrum, and more, this synth-driven R&B jam promises a dancefloor-ready, neon-futurist vibe. Full album out October 6, 2025—stay tuned for the next-level pop experience!
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.
Cloud Droppings – #Serotonin
From Mansionair’s nocturnal ache to Confidence Man’s glitter-drenched bravado, this batch of Cloud Droppings might just be the most genre-fluid, mood-rich selection we’ve flung into your ears yet. Buckle up. Let go. Drop in.
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.
Wet Leg – CPR
Wet Leg crash back onto the scene with “CPR,” a deadpan love song that kicks off their new album moisturizer (out July 11). With chaotic charm, a wild music video, and fresh tour dates, the band proves they’re bolder, weirder, and funnier than ever. Indie rock just got revived.
Formal Sppeedwear – Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)
Sppeedwear return with ‘Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)’, a genre-warping, dancefloor-smashing new wave track built on cassette grit and chaotic charm. Melding funk-punk riffs, city pop shimmer, and found-sound madness, the Stoke-on-Trent trio cement their cult status with a live favourite turned must-hear banger. Don’t sleep on it.