Ulrika Spacek - square root of none, 2025

“On this song we kinda embraced the notion of throwing as many ideas onto the canvas at once. We wanted this overwhelming feeling musically with the lyrics talking formulas and code. It always felt forward moving, and despite feeling free when contributing more and more layers it was troublesome to mix to make sure every detail is heard. Some songs feel made to be played live and this is certainly one of them for us.”

Club 8 - your modern heart, 2025

"Your Modern Heart continues this year’s run of songs that flow from beauty to heartache and back. Each line of the lyrics pulls at your heartstrings, one after another fraying with every unanswered message, a bitter melancholia giving the shoegaze-meets-dream-pop guitars a sharper edge. If your emotional walls can resist that, then the vocals of Karolina Komstedt will certainly tear down your defences, reminding you of your smallness in the world of love."

The Mary Onettes - wdwhl, 2025

"The album starts with a weird sample, but immediately kicks into the dream-pop sound The Mary Onettes have always perfected. On this song "WDWHL" I could swear I was listening to a new Slowdive record."

Club 8 - working on the next life, 2025

"Club 8, the Swedish indie pop duo of Karolina Komstedt and Johan Angergård, released "Working on the Next Life" as a single on March 7, 2025. It's their third single of the year, following "Stay Together" and "Sneaky Feelings," and serves as a key track on their 12th studio album, Seasonal Echoes. The album dropped on October 10, 2025, via Shelflife Records and Labrador, blending their signature dreamy, melancholic pop with influences from 60s British and Francophone pop, layered in shimmering dreampop production."

Pale - dreaming, 2025

"Pale delivers melodic alt-pop with winding guitar lines, dreamy shoegaze textures, and introspective vibes reminiscent of Soccer Mommy or early Alvvays—think hazy, cathartic soundscapes perfect for late-night introspection."

Lunar Isles - dust, 2025

"Lunar Isles - Dust (2025)Lunar Isles is a hazy indie-pop project based in Seoul, South Korea, led by musician David Skimming. Known for their motorik dream pop sound—often compared to The Sundays with Slowdive influences—their music features ethereal, reverb-drenched guitars, introspective lyrics, and a nostalgic, summery vibe."

Club 8 - sneaky feelings, 2025

"a tale of love possibly gone wrong soundtracked by a warm but sparse arrangement. The vocals of Karolina Komstedt and Johan Angergård have a hint of melancholy about them, and the jangly guitar is full of summery hope that goes against the grain of the lyrics."

Damien Jurado - tundra, 2025

"It's a sparse, atmospheric folk piece that evokes themes of isolation and reflection—fitting its title, which conjures vast, frozen landscapes."

Mythologen - radicalised feat johan duncanson the radio dept, 2025

"Mythologen is the alias of artist, designer and musician Alexander Palmestål from Gothenburg, Sweden. His early demos began circulating in 2002 as Pistol Disco, combining his love for Acid House, Bleep, and Kraut-influenced Techno to critical acclaim. This momentum led to international tours and releases on influential indie labels."

Club 8 - ooo, 2025

"Club 8 are an indie pop duo formed in 1995 in Stockholm, consisting of Karolina Komstedt (from the band Poprace) and Johan Angergård (Acid House Kings, The Legends, Poprace). The pair are back with a new single following up on their recent 11th album, A Year With Club 8. Released on January 10, “ooo” sees Komstedt and Angergård diving into a slightly poppier and more upbeat sound. The new track is a captivating blend of dream pop and indie pop, featuring a breezy, escapist melody and a dancing guitar line."

Helado Negro - protector, 2025

"‘Protector’ unfolds over woozy, ominous synths as Lange delivers a cynical reflection on the illusion that those in power act in the public’s best interest. The track builds into a noisy crescendo of classic jungle breaks, slicing through layers of echoing vocals that feel both chaotic and cathartic. Accompanied by an official visualizer, the single finds Lange exploring a darker, more confrontational sound while maintaining his signature warmth and introspection."

Damien Jurado - we are what we dream, 2025

"The Notes of Seasons" and "We Are What We Dream" were originally written for the "Maraqopa" album (2012), however they were never properly recorded until August 2025. It is with great pleasure to finally introduce these songs into the world as they were originally intended."

Massage - daffy duck, 2025

"Daffy Duck" has a hook like something from The Lightning Seeds, and a vibe like tracks from my favorite New Order album (Brotherhood). It's as light as air, but also a little bit heavy (that bass is excellent). The melody hangs around the ears, then things soar."

The Antlers - carnage, 2025

"Absolutely crazy, late-Low vibes in some parts. I'm happy to see Peter is again able to perform louder songs and reach his range again. I really root for The Antlers, I feel like they've got slowly forgotten, I really hope this fresh sound gets people interested and actually considers them outside Hospice."

Nightbus - ascension, 2025

"Manchester-based duo Nightbus have returned with their brand new single Ascension - the first to be taken from their forthcoming debut album Passenger, released 10th October on Melodic. Driven by surging electronic beats and hypnotic melodies, the track’s shadowy pop sensibility emerges in vivid detail. Hazy vocals and atmospheric soundscapes offer a nuanced, dreamlike glimpse into what’s to come."

Ford Chastain - only you, 2025

"Romance lingers from start to finish in Ford Chastain’s new single, “Only You.” This calming slice of dream-pop is an ode to lovers and a celebration of having someone to care for. Chastain’s whispering, gravelly vocals add a relatable intimacy, while the melancholic guitar layers amplify the feeling of yearning."

Neil Young - old man live at bst hyde park london, 2025

"There is a purity of intent to Neil Young that makes him seem, in this busy live summer of 2025, even more of an anachronism than ever. At Glastonbury, his ornery denial of current practice felt to some of us heroic - no pyro, no FX, no cabaret style troupe of special guests: the music and the pursuit of the sound was the spectacle. If cruise ship kitsch felt like the prerequisite for legend success at Glastonbury, Young seemed happier than ever to fail on his own terms."

Neil Young - heart of gold live mönchengladbach, 2025

"I don't understand how broccoli became the most hated vegetable. There are so many better candidates like that rotting piece of garbage known as cauliflower."

Popidiot - the way i made you laugh, 2025

"Popidiot is an Estonian band. In 2009, the band won several awards in Estonian Music Awards, including in the category "best band of the year" and "best video of the year".

Club 8 - born the wrong time, 2025

"Club 8’s “Born The Wrong Time” is a single released on July 4, 2025, as part of their 2024-2025 rollout of monthly singles leading to their album A Year With Club 8. The Swedish indie pop duo, Karolina Komstedt and Johan Angergård, known for their dreamy, melancholic sound, dropped this track as a standalone single, not included in the 11-track album released in December 2024. Described as a wistful indie-pop gem with post-punk and dream pop influences, it’s been praised for its nostalgic yet modern vibe, resonating with fans of mid-80s UK indie like Primal Scream or Slowdive."