Editorial TeamEvery week brings a fresh wave of songs worth diving into, and this latest edition of our Don’t Miss Them playlist gathers some of the most intriguing new releases around. From indie confessionals and cinematic folk to raw punk outbursts and classic rock revivalism, these tracks show the many directions contemporary music can take. Whether it’s returning favourites, rising songwriters or bands pushing their sound into new territory, these are the songs that caught our ears lately—and the ones we think deserve yours too.
“I have a big crush on you” by Marlon Magnée
Fifteen years ago, keyboardist Marlon Magnée co-founded French band La Femme. With the band, he has toured worldwide, won a Victoire de la Musique, and sold several gold certified albums. Earlier in 2025, he released a string of singles as a solo effort, and now just released his debut solo album “Dark Star”. Marlon Magnée offers an amazing blend of electronics, post-punk and cold wave, claiming inspiration from the likes of The Cure, The Stranglers, the Nuggets compilation but also French artists like Serge Gainsbourg or Métal Urbain.
“Keep Out of the Storm” by The Sheepdogs
Canada’s The Sheepdogs return with Keep Out of the Storm, another confident step in their modern revival of classic rock. Built on warm three-part harmonies, dual guitar leads and an easy-rolling groove, the album draws from Southern boogie, bluesy barroom swagger and flashes of psychedelia. The result is a set of songs that feel both timeless and immediate—proof that the Saskatoon band still knows how to channel the spirit of ’70s rock into something fresh and full of life.
“The Great Stash Robbery” by Motorpsycho
Few bands roam as freely across rock’s many territories as Motorpsycho. On their latest album The Gaia II Space Corps, the Norwegian veterans lean into a punchy, guitar-driven sound that flirts with classic hard rock while keeping their trademark psychedelic edge intact. The standout track “The Great Stash Robbery” captures that balance perfectly—riff-heavy, energetic and slightly unhinged, it feels like a cosmic heist set to fuzzed-out guitars and restless grooves. It’s Motorpsycho doing what they’ve done for decades: bending genres, pushing the amp a little louder, and heading somewhere unexpected.
“Hidden Away “, by Darren Kiely
Darren Kiely’s folk-pop gems have been quietly building a global following, but his single “Hidden Away” has been hidden long enough. Released last January, it’s time for listeners to discover the heartfelt storytelling, raw vocals, and folk-infused melodies that have already earned Darren millions of streams and sold-out shows across Ireland and the U.S.
“Mirror Mirror”, by Angelo de Augustine
With “Mirror Mirror,” Angelo De Augustine offers a haunting first glimpse of his upcoming album Angel in Plainclothes, due April 24. Built from delicate fingerpicking, layered textures and the unusual shimmer of a bowed psaltery, the track unfolds like a quiet meditation—both fragile and hypnotic. Written after a long and difficult recovery from a serious illness, the song reflects a new chapter for the Californian songwriter, whose deeply intimate folk continues to transform vulnerability into something quietly luminous.
“Not As Much,” by Al Richardson
Al Richardson continues his solo return with “Not As Much,” a warm, reflective single that blends acoustic textures with a subtle nod to ’90s British guitar music. Built around Richardson’s seasoned, distinctive vocals, the track gradually unfolds from a cinematic opening into a fuller arrangement coloured by organ, guitar and gentle rock dynamics. After years away from the spotlight, it captures a songwriter rediscovering the joy of making music. Surely there will be more to come.
“Broken By Design,” by Basement
Basement return with “Broken By Design,” a brooding and melodic counterpoint to the urgency of “Wired,” the lead single from their upcoming album WIRED, out May 8. Built around a dusky, bass-led groove and Andrew Fisher’s introspective vocals, the track reflects on giving everything to something that was never meant to last. Moody yet immediately catchy, it captures the emotional honesty that has long defined Basement’s sound—hinting at a band reconnecting with the reasons they started making music in the first place.
“Take More”, by The Actions
The Actions return with “Take More,” their first new release since the 2021 debut album Flourish. The Bristol duo sharpen their sound here, trading some of their earlier cinematic haze for something leaner, darker and more confrontational. Driven by brooding electronics, restless momentum and a near-punk directness, the track captures the tension of suburban youth, caught between the comfort of familiar places and the urge to escape. Only the beginning apparently, as the band promises more coming in 2026. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled.
“Shag Slags Not Flags,” by Cowboy Hunters
Glasgow duo Cowboy Hunters unleash chaos with “Shag Slags Not Flags,” a wild, off-kilter blast of punk, electroclash and heavy riffs taken from their upcoming EP EPeepee. Equal parts confrontational and darkly funny, the track takes aim at online flag-waving bigotry with chant-along fury and a heavy dose of sarcasm. In true punk fashion, the band have even turned trolling on its head by launching an OnlyFans after commenters persistently suggested they should do so. The result? A gloriously weird, defiant single that proves Cowboy Hunters thrive on provocation as much as on noise.
“Hate That I Care,” by Dea Matrona
Dea Matrona return with “Hate That I Care,” the title track from their upcoming album due June 5. Driven by punchy guitars and a big, emotional hook, the song leans into a more alt- and emo-rock direction while keeping the duo’s knack for sharp melodies intact. The natural chemistry between Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe is there. It’s a direct, personal track about emotional burnout and trying to stay connected to the people around you—raw, catchy and full of restless energy.
“Pacifico”, by CQ Wrestling
Brighton duo CQ Wrestling return with “Pacifico,” the lead single from their upcoming second album Resistance, out May 22. Charged with urgency and emotion, the track reflects the turbulent period the band have endured in recent years, turning grief and uncertainty into something driving and defiant. With its restless energy and cathartic edge, “Pacifico” feels like a band pushing forward—proof that, even in the darkest moments, music and friendship can still point the way ahead.
“I Wanna Feel Pretty,” by Greg Mendez
Greg Mendez introduces his upcoming album Beauty Land with the quietly devastating single “I Wanna Feel Pretty.” Stripped-back yet emotionally expansive, the track blends fragile melodies, shimmering guitars and Mendez’s plaintive voice into a deeply personal confession that feels both intimate and universal. It’s a powerful first glimpse of the new record, due April 24, confirming the Philadelphia songwriter’s gift for turning life’s rawest moments into stark, haunting indie rock.
“And So Turns The Wheel,” by Wallis Bird
Wallis Bird returns with “And So Turns The Wheel,” a moving folk ballad that unfolds slowly and patiently over more than six minutes on the its upcoming album version. In the meantime, the radio edit version is available to get a good taste. Carried by Bird’s warm, expressive voice and a gentle, rising arrangement, the song reflects on the sudden loss of a close friend while holding onto a quiet sense of love and continuity. It’s a deeply personal piece, balancing grief with a subtle sense of hope.
“Big Thumb”, by Lowertown
New York duo Lowertown release their new single “Big Thumb,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Ugly Duckling Union, out May 22 via Summer Shade. The track blends unkempt folk-jazz murmurs, Osby’s harmonica and lush vocals, and Weinberg’s slurred, heartfelt delivery into a hypnotic meditation on directionlessness and carving new paths in an uncertain world. With a surreal video by Jack Haven, “Big Thumb” captures the duo at their most intimate and inventive, reflecting a partnership rooted in friendship, shared misfit energy, and a DIY ethos that spans both digital and physical communities.
“MAD,” by Harry Fernell
Meet Harry Fennell and his new single “MAD,” a sweeping indie-folk single that drifts between romance and unraveling sanity. Built around Fennell’s intricate Travis-style guitar picking, the track slowly expands with woodwinds and swelling strings, turning what first feels like a tender love song into something stranger and more psychedelic. Wry, observational and slightly unhinged, “MAD” offers a glimpse of the cinematic folk sound the Dublin-born songwriter is shaping ahead of his debut EP later this year.
