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.
Babeheaven – Beloved
London duo Babeheaven return after a four-year pause with Beloved — a tender, self-produced single out July 25 via Scenic Route. Blending dream-pop, soul, and trip-hop, it marks a new chapter shaped by love, grief, and quiet reinvention.
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.
Newdad – Entertainer
NewDad return with a bold, urgent EP — dreamy shoegaze meets fearless self-assurance. Featuring the standout single Entertainer, it’s a confident step forward for the Galway-born band. Bigger, bolder, and unapologetically them. Dive in and turn it up loud.
LEISURE – Sundown
Leisure are back and vibier than ever. “Welcome to the Mood” and “Sundown” are pure sunset magic — think golden hour, road trips, and zero stress. Press play, sink in, and let the good vibes do the heavy lifting.
Kevin George – Half Amazing
Kevin George’s Half Amazing Blends Genres Like a Sonic Alchemist — Moody, Magnetic, and Made to Stay on Repeat. Hit play and get lost in the vibe!
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
Barry Can’t Swim – Different
Barry Can't Swim drops new single "Different". Whether you’re here for the introspection or just for the bangers, one thing’s for sure: upcoming album "Loner" is going to hit different. Mark your calendars. July 11. Get ready to dive in.
Charlotte OC – God, We Tried
Charlotte OC is back—bolder, rawer, and completely unapologetic. Her latest track, God, We Tried, unpacks love, loss, and the chaos in between. Filmed in her hometown, the video is a powerful tribute to starting over. Ready for something real? Watch now and feel every note.