Club 8 - travel back in time, 2026

"Indie with a presence of 60s French and British girl pop, it combines that with witty lyrics containing more than a hint of a darker theme. Karolina Komstedt and Johan Angergård’s Belle and Sebastian meets Saint Etienne sad bop sound comes through best in these slower numbers, and we love them for that."

Low - just stand back, 2005

"Twenty years on, Low’s The Great Destroyer stands as a high-watermark in an truly impressive discography, but when it arrived in the early days of 2005, the reactions were mixed. People weren’t sure of this new loud Low, and there were those who felt it was the band abandoning their winning formula. Pitchfork even brutally gave it 5.5. Back in 2005, Low was a trio consisting of the married partners of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, along with bassist Zak Sally. Previously known for minimalism and restraint, The Great Destroyer showed how Low could go big without undoing the band’s slowcore concept. The album was both the culmination of their trajectory as a trio as well as an obliteration of all previously set constraints. Time, however, is a funny thing. With the benefit of hindsight, we can see that Low’s formula was always one of evolution, and The Great Destroyer is ripe for rediscovery as an essential stop on that transformative journey."

The Beatles - you've really got a hold on me cover, 1963

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" is a song written by Smokey Robinson, which became a 1962 top 10 hit single for the Miracles. One of the Miracles' most covered tunes, this million-selling song received a 1998 Grammy Hall of Fame Award. It has also been selected as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. It was recorded by the Beatles for their second album, With the Beatles (1963). Many other musicians also recorded versions."

Feist - i feel it all, 2007

"I Feel It All" is a song by Canadian indie pop singer-songwriter Feist, released as the third single from her third full-length album, The Reminder (2007), in 2008. The song was acclaimed by music critics and appeared on several music charts, peaking at number 47 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 22 on the US Billboard Triple A chart. The single-shot music video features Feist igniting many oil drums and fireworks as she runs around a field at night."

Voxtrot - firecracker, 2007

"Firecracker" ascends an Arcade Fire-style bridge toward a satisfying, rocking chorus."

The Avett Brothers - the once and future carpenter, 2012

"The Carpenter feels like both an exorcism and a benediction, bringing down the magnifying glass on the myriad complexities of death while maintaining an unwavering sense of optimism, a delicate balance that's best exemplified on the lovely opener "The Once and Future Carpenter," a dusty, sprawling, yet meticulously crafted '70s folk-rock stunner that's built around the notion that "If I live the life I'm given I won’t be scared to die."

Neil Young - on the way home live at massey hall, 1971

"a gentle, melodic track originally from Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young’s earlier band. The live version at Massey Hall is noted for its warmth and emotional delivery."

Morrissey - the monsters of pig alley, 2026

A singer enjoys short-lived fame, and in the aftermath his parents plead for him to come back home, but it proves to be too late when his body is found

The Housemartins - i smell winter, 1986

"The Housemartins were known for their jangly indie pop sound combined with socially conscious and often witty lyrics. The song captures a mood of change and anticipation, with "winter" metaphorically representing a time of hardship or a turning point. The Housemartins' music often blends upbeat melodies with more reflective or critical themes, creating a contrast that invites listeners to think deeper while enjoying the tune."

Rosie Thomas And Sufjan Stevens - say hello live, 2006

"The album was recorded over a two-year period in a Brooklyn apartment that Thomas shared with Stevens and Witmer, and includes cover versions of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love" and Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird"."

The Waterboys - a girl called johnny, 1983

"A Girl Called Johnny" was inspired by American singer-songwriter Patti Smith. Scott discovered Smith's musical work and poetry in 1976 and became a big fan, which led to him forming his own fanzine, Jungleland. In 1978, Scott was aware Smith was due to perform with her band at the Rainbow Theatre in London. He knew she always stayed at the Portobello Hotel and was successful in speaking to her over the phone after ringing the hotel. Smith suggested Scott come down from Scotland to see the show and write about it in his fanzine. He traveled down to London by train, with Smith providing him with a concert ticket, covering the expense of his hotel room and placing him under the care of her guitarist Lenny Kaye."

The Weather Station - atlantic, 2021

“Atlantic” furthers Ignorance’s sophisticated turn in sound, bursting with urgent percussion, flutters of woodwind and strings, and Lindeman’s cool voice. The song finds the narrator prone on a cliff, watching a sunset as frightening as it is beautiful, “blood red floods the Atlantic.”

Architecture In Helsinki - fumble, 2003

"Architecture in Helsinki were an Australian indie pop band which consisted of Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland. Before its hiatus, the band released five studio albums: Fingers Crossed (2003), In Case We Die (2005), Places Like This (2007), Moment Bends (2011), and Now + 4eva (2014). The band has been inactive since 2018."