The Pipettes - we are the pipettes, 2006

"The theme song "We Are the Pipettes" is just plain silly, and not in a good way. Although the album does drop a little in quality towards the end, there's not much filler on We Are the Pipettes; considering that this is a 14-song debut album, that's no small feat."

The The - pillar box red, 2002

"Pillar Box Red is a lesser-known vaudevillian ballad from 2002 that descends in scale while a vertiginous signature melody strikes over the top, making it sound like the soundtrack to a French detective series. “I paint my lips a pillar box red,” sings Johnson sotto voce, with a supporting female vocal less pronounced still. “It reminds me of the country where I was born and bred.” He actually grew up above a pub in the East End among a close but extended family, and in the promo video he is back on the premises of a local boozer, providing the entertainment with an acoustic while punters chatter among themselves. “The sarcasm / The bitter remarks,” he laments, “that pierce the chest and wound the heart.” Whether he is in character or singing from personal experience, it’s a beautifully realised song."

The Beatles - drive my car, 1965

"Drive My Car" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney, with lyrical contributions from John Lennon. It was first released on the band's 1965 album Rubber Soul as the opening track. The song later appeared in North America on the Yesterday and Today collection, again to open the record, as the track had been dropped from the American version of Rubber Soul."

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The Broken Radios - living life like a fever dream, 2026

"a melodic Britpop/alternative rock cut with groove-driven energy, fitting the band's Oasis and Stone Roses-inspired sound-think jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective yet anthemic vibes."

The Embassy - related artist, 2013

"In the small but massively influential so-called Swedish Balearic scene that emerged at the start of the last decade, Gothenburg duo the Embassy – Fredrik Lindson and Torbjörn Håkansson – were unwittingly cast as pioneers."

Genesis - stagnation, 1970

"Stagnation" and "Dusk" showed Phillips and Rutherford's combined twelve-string sound, along with Banks taking leads on piano, organ and Mellotron. The organ lead uses a surreal descending note which Banks produced by turning the organ off and then turning it back on. Rutherford later recalled there were around ten acoustic guitars on part of "Stagnation", but they cancelled each other out in the final mix. Gabriel described the track as a "journey song" with its lack of a more typical verse/chorus structure and the variety of mood changes it presents. Sections were removed or altered, but the introduction remained unchanged. The vocal effect on the section referencing "bitter minnows amongst the weeds and slimy water" was created by having Gabriel sing into a narrow tube with the intent of making it sound like he was underwater."

Tegan And Sara - where does the good go, 2004

"a Canadian indie pop duo formed in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta. The band is led by identical twin sisters, Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin (born September 19, 1980). Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. After releasing a number of demos on cassette tape, the duo released their debut album in 1999, after which they were signed by Neil Young's Vapor Records. They have released ten studio albums, most recently Crybaby in 2022."

A-ha - little black heart, 2000

"They do not seem to have concern about attracting the youth/dance market, but instead seem to be focusing in on how to make perfect middle-of-the-road pop songs with '90s technology."

Neil Young - bad fog of loneliness live at massey hall, 1971

"Bad Fog of Loneliness" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, recorded in 1971 but not released until 2007 on the album Live at Massey Hall 1971 (which was later a disc on The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972), in 2009 on The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972 as a studio outtake, and in 2013 on Live at the Cellar Door. It also appeared on Young's live "Red Rocks" DVD released in 2000."

The Creem - goodbye, 2026

“Goodbye” is an absolutely delightful pop throwback that incorporates infectious harmonies, a rhythmically enchanting piano melody, and a guitar solo that is the perfect middle ground between Mike’s Ratatat past and his Creem-filled future."

Pink Floyd - goodbye blue sky, 1979

"When he was just two years old, his father brought him into the studio while they were recording The Wall to read the line “look mummy, there’s an aeroplane up in the sky,” which kicks off “Goodbye Blue Sky.” “I certainly remember sitting there with a microphone and being asked to say some things,” he says. “Whenever I hear it, I go, ‘Oh God, that’s me.’ It’s quite weird.”

Bob Dylan - the boxer cover, 1970

"Bob Dylan, in turn, covered the song on his Self Portrait album, replacing the word "glove" with "blow". Paul Simon himself has suggested that the lyrics are largely autobiographical, written during a time when he felt he was being unfairly criticized: I think I was reading the Bible around that time. That's where I think phrases such as "workman's wages" came from, and "seeking out the poorer quarters". That was biblical. I think the song was about me: everybody's beating me up, and I'm telling you now I'm going to go away if you don't stop."

Fleet Foxes - sun giant, 2008

"The Sun Giant EP introduces the band to the world with a just plain pretty a cappella harmony passage that lays their pastoral tendencies bare, while later on the disc "Mykonos" and "English House" show us their muscle and easy way with loose song structures. The lyrics are non-narrative but vivid nonetheless. See the way the Fleet Foxes refrain "and Michael you would fall and turn the white snow red as strawberries in summertime" plunges you into the stunning guitar-and-voice counterpoint that blows "White Winter Hymnal" wide open. Lead singer Robin Pecknold has a strong, clear voice and knows when to let fly with a drawn-out, impassioned bellow and when to withdraw into the shelter of his bandmates' harmonies. The group shares his sense of dynamics, and Fleet Foxes flows like a river, wild and free but logical, filling what needs to be filled and moving on."

Kneecap - liars tale, 2026

"lurking beneath the headline-grabbing stuff – largely crowded together at the start – there’s another side to Fenian. As it progresses, a different mood takes hold: less swagger, more disquiet. Big Bad Mo’s braggadocio is set to fidgety, chattering acid house that noticeably changes in tone: as the track progresses, it becomes darker and less celebratory, more anxious and intense."

Saint Etienne - paper, 1992

"Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs are obviously fanatical about music and that’s part of what makes their music so special. The heart of the band is how they convey that love and obsession with music for people just like them. When they invited us to, join their club in 1992 they meant it and it was an honour to go along with them for the ride. A ride which has lasted 35 glorious years."

Tindersticks - buried bones, 1997

"Lost in music, again. But things weren’t quite as easy. We were not so impregnable. I am not sure that we believed in each other quite as much."

Kaki King - bone chaos in the castle, 2008

"while playing "Bone Chaos in the Castle," at no point does King touch the strings in a way that a normal guitar player would. King slaps the strings and hits the body of the guitar in a percussive way, to the point where it's easy to wonder how such unconventional techniques result in a song."

Club 8 - don't cry baby it's only a film, 2026

"For Swedish indie duo Club 8 every day seems to be the first day of summer, with freshly-minted guitar pop playing sweetly in the background."

The Beatles - words of love cover, 1964

"The Beatles recorded a cover version of the song on October 18, 1964, for the UK album Beatles for Sale. It first appeared in the US on the album Beatles VI. It was also on a 7-inch extended play, Beatles for Sale No. 2, released by Parlophone/EMI in 1965. John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who were fans of Holly, sang in harmony with George Harrison, holding to the vocal and instrumental sound of Holly's original as well as they could. Before their big break, the group had performed the song live between 1958 and 1962, with Lennon and Harrison singing. For the official release, though, Lennon and McCartney shared vocal duties. The song only took two takes, along with a vocal overdub."

A-ha - train of thought remix, 1991

“In the ‘80s it was like we were run over by this massive train. We were not there to be pin-up idols. We knew that was part of it, but it was not the reason for doing what we were doing. The media was crazy, and that was one of the main reasons why we quit for some years, because we just had enough of it. We just wanted to make music.”

The Weather Station - separated, 2021

"Separated, isn’t just one of my oft-misspelled words, it’s also a song about how social media has cultivated a niche culture. Sometimes, that creates a place for people to argue in the comments section."

Mogwai - thank you space expert, 2008

"The favoured adjective when describing Mogwai is "cinematic". The band take sound composition seriously and their recent soundtrack work has left a mark on The Hawk is Howling. Each track projects imaginary films into your head. The filmic appeal is present in the spiritual uplift of the baroque Thank You Space Expert, the shimmering space rock of I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead, or the endless space boogie of Danphe and the Brain."

Cocteau Twins - iceblink luck, 1990

"Iceblink Luck" is a single by Scottish band Cocteau Twins, released by 4AD Records in August 1990. It was the first single from the Heaven or Las Vegas album and the band's first single to be released in the United States. It was the band's second single to reach the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 38. The single was a moderate success in Europe, debuting at No. 43 on the European Airplay Chart as well as at No. 91 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart."

Damien Jurado - leaving my keys in kennewick, 2026

"Leaving My Keys in Kennewick" is a recently released Damien Jurado track. It's part of a split single with Lilly Miller titled I Was Always Leaving, featuring "Leaving My Keys in Kennewick" and "It Will Come Back." The single came out on April 13, 2026. Interestingly, the song has been in Jurado's orbit for a while — it appeared in a 2020 private concert setlist as a "new song," during a period when he was writing prolifically during quarantine. A full collaborative LP with Lilly Miller, Did Something in me Break?, is also on the way, set for release on May 1, 2026 through Jurado's own Maraqopa Records."

Green Day - burnout, 1994

"After several years of grunge's dominance in popular music, Dookie brought a livelier, more melodic rock sound to the mainstream and propelled Green Day to worldwide fame. Considered one of the defining albums of the 1990s and of punk rock in general, it was also pivotal in solidifying the genre's mainstream popularity. Its influence continued into the new millennium and beyond, being cited as an inspiration by many punk rock and pop-punk bands, as well as artists from other genres."

Pink Floyd - the happiest days of our lives, 1979

"The song is approximately one minute, 46 seconds in length, beginning with 24 seconds of a helicopter sound effect, followed by the schoolmaster shouting, "You! Yes, you! Stand still, laddie!" performed by Roger Waters. Waters's lead vocal is treated with a reverse echo. The song features an electric guitar with an added delay effect and an electric bass guitar playing staccato punctuations of the chordal root notes."

The Love Variants - golden age, 2025

"Austin quartet The Love Variants emerge onto the underground indie pop scene as subtle as their music. Their eight-song debut cassette, Life of Riley (released by Keeper Records), is one of those records where one spin in, you already know they are not your average jangle dream pop band. Take Golden Age, where it becomes clear how much this band values letting melodies linger and shimmer rather than rush past you. The vocals match that mood, romantic and dreamy, but with enough melancholy underneath to keep things grounded."

Hannah Lew - another twilight, 2026

"Hannah Lew has long been a quietly influential presence in the U.S. underground, best known for her work in San Francisco post-punk bands Grass Widow and Cold Beat. Now stepping into the spotlight on her own, she’s channeling years of songwriting instinct into her solo project, which blends emotional directness with a dreamy, slightly surreal edge."

Neil Young - a man needs a maid heart of gold suite live at massey hall, 1971

"The relaxed, rambling intros suggest that herbal self-medication was on the agenda. And if so, it only seems to have helped him to focus on the music; once into a song, the hangdog hippy is banished and magic takes hold, with Young attaining cinematic scope from minimal instrumental accompaniment."

Matchbox Twenty - if you're gone, 2000

"We were separated for a few weeks and were on the phone all the time, and I was thinking, 'I met this wonderful person', and I wondered if everything I was going through [with Matchbox Twenty's success] was going to make it too crazy to build a relationship."

Cocteau Twins - lorelei, 1984

"Treasure is the third studio album by Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins, released on 12 November 1984 by 4AD. With this album, the band settled on what would, from then on, be their primary lineup: vocalist Elizabeth Fraser, guitarist Robin Guthrie and bass guitarist Simon Raymonde. The album also reflected the group's embrace of the distinctive ethereal sound with which they became associated."

A-ha - the weight of the wind, 1986

"In my mind this song is where the Scoundrel Days album finds its way back to the great side A. Super energetic and with great vocals and great keyboards. This is such a great pop song and still it has this melancholic feel to it. A crazy great chorus."

James - leviathan, 2018

"Leviathan" began as two jams, one of which had a decent chorus and average verse, while the other had a good verse section and an as not as strong chorus. Andrew went on holiday and telephoned Giles, telling him to edit the jams together and change the key. Andrew and Giles visited several London studios in an attempt to find a specific keyboard sound, which they found at Urchin Studios. The song talks about "hitting a wall" before suddenly moving on to another part of one's life. "Leviathan" opens with a keyboard line before shifting into techno music."

Pet Shop Boys - to speak is a sin, 1993

"Pervaded by an overwhelming sense of loneliness, echoed by a prominent solo soprano saxophone, this is one of Neil and Chris's slower, more downbeat tracks and seems somewhat out of place amidst the generally more "up" mood of Very."

REM - me marlon brando marlon brando and i, 2011

"a kind of meta-pop song that references a Neil Young number called 'Pocahontas'. In that song, Young imagines himself shooting the breeze around a campfire with Pocahontas and Marlon Brando, who, among other things, was a campaigner for Native American rights. I ask Stipe what his Marlon Brando song is about. 'It's about me going to Neil Young for advice,' he replies, as if this was the most natural thing in the world to write a song about. Has he actually done that? 'Oh, no. It's entirely made up, but it's sincere. I hold Neil in high regard, but I have never asked him for advice, though I am sure he would have honoured it if I had.'"

Phil Collins - testify, 2002

"the longest and most complex sounding song on the album, is according to Collins "one of the most direct and most personal love songs I have ever written".

The Beatles - mr moonlight cover, 1964

"Mr. Moonlight" is a song written by Roy Lee Johnson and recorded by Dr. Feelgood and the Interns in 1962. The song was covered by the Beatles on their 1964 albums Beatles for Sale (in the U.K.) and Beatles '65 (in the U.S.)."

Bayonne - january, 2026

"Combining Americana, indie-rock and dream-pop together on this new release, Bayonne has created something mesmerisingly cinematic."

New Order - ceremony live retro, 1984

"Ceremony" is a song written by Joy Division, and first released as New Order's debut single in 1981. The track and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", were recorded as Joy Division before the death of their lead singer Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded and carried over to Joy Division's re-formation as New Order."

A-ha - we're looking for the whales, 1986

"a song of longing, a return to innocence, with the whale the symbol of that freedom. It’s filled with the ache of life which I love about a-ha’s music. The freedom of childhood is contrasted with the beached whales"

Pink Floyd - another brick in the wall part one, 1979

"Young Pink begins building a mental wall between himself and the world, distancing himself from the pains of life, such as having to grow up without a father."

Morrissey - kerching kerching, 2026

"Kerching Kerching jeers at a man – once a “small boy” with a “shy smile” – ground down by a lover who appears to be the embodiment of modern capitalism’s relentless demands."

The Waterboys - another kind of circus, 1983

"Whilst the sound may seem dated across the years (Linn drums, anyone?) and Scott’s voice lacks the authority that it gained with subsequent maturity, the songs on The Waterboys still sound as fresh as a daisy and as startling as a summer rainstorm."

Alvvays - very online guy, 2022

“Very Online Guy” is a bit more of a departure from what we’ve come to expect from the band. The track sounds distinctly European, channeling strains of Italo Disco and French chansons, and it’s hard to tell at first whether Rankin is singing in another language."

Club 8 - echoes of our time, 2026

"a nostalgia-inducing bop that channels classic New Order and shimmering, 80s pop while showcasing the duo’s unerring knack for catchy hooks and rousingly anthemic choruses."

Craft Spells - nausea, 2014

"Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop band from Stockton, California, formed in late 2009 by Justin Vallesteros. To date, Craft Spells has released two studio albums, Idle Labor (2011) and Nausea (2014) on the Captured Tracks label."

The Beatles - i'll follow the sun, 1964

"I wrote that in my front parlour in Forthlin Road. I was about 16. 'I'll Follow the Sun' was one of those very early ones. I seem to remember writing it just after I'd had the flu and I had that cigarette. I remember standing in the parlour, with my guitar, looking out through the lace curtains of the window, and writing that one."

The Mary Onettes - stop this melody, 2025

"The drums take center-stage and it seems a little darker. It also ends with a tiny sample and makes a nice nice bookend to the record's start."

A Weather - it's good to know, 2008

"The song is a gentle, introspective indie-folk reflection on everyday life and the importance of appreciating small, fleeting moments."

Morrissey - there is a light that never goes out live manchester, 2005

"Something about the open air and the catch-all nature of the crowd makes for a more light-hearted set and sound, and the version of There Is A Light That Never Goes Out from here is superior."

Club 8 - there is a light that seems to go out, 2026

"a smooth, laid-back Dream Pop track. The follow up to last month's dreamy Travel Back In Time, There Is a Light That Seems to Go out continues to showcase their captivating warm, soothing sound that is quite comforting and relaxing, perfect for a laid-back weekend. I am particularly fond of how delicate and enchanting Karolina Komstedt's vocals are, gliding beautifully over steady drum beats, killer bass, lush guitar plucks and rhythms that together create an overall warm and dreamy atmosphere perfect for a relaxing weekend."

The Beatles - rock and roll music cover, 1964

"Rock and Roll Music" is a song by American musician and songwriter Chuck Berry, written and recorded by Berry in May 1957. It has been widely covered and is one of Berry's most popular and enduring compositions. "Rock and Roll Music" was met with instant success, reaching the top 10 in the United States. The Beatles' 1964 recording topped singles charts in Europe and in Australia, and the Beach Boys had a U.S. top 10 hit with the song in 1976."

Neil Young - see the sky about to rain, 1974

"I always picture a rural highway. Summertime, a humid day, a battle between blue and gray above. There’s a farm house in the foreground bracing for the shower. Before long, the rain begins. But Neil’s song doesn’t take place during the downpour."

A-ha - october, 1986

"The album was another big hit by A-ha and sold over 6 million copies worldwide which gave the band international recognition. Scoundrel Days achieved Platinum status in the UK and Switzerland as well as Germany and Brazil. The album reached number two in the European Top 100 Albums chart."

Pink Floyd - the thin ice, 1979

"The song, which is two minutes and 30 seconds in length, begins with the sound of an infant crying. The main body of the song is a '50s progression, with time signature in 6/8, commonly heard in doo-wop songs such as Ben E. King's "Stand by Me", progressing from C Major to A minor, then F Major to G Major, played softly on piano and synthesiser. The first half of the lyrics are sung by David Gilmour in a gentle tone, beginning with "Mama loves her baby", and a refrain of "Ooh babe, ooh, baby blue". A bass guitar creates a dissonant effect mid-song, when it plays an F♯ against an A minor, the major sixth of the chord, and the augmented fourth of the key. Then Roger Waters takes over the lead vocal. The piano becomes staccato, as the lyric takes on a warning tone, with Waters singing "If you should go skating/On the thin ice of modern life...."

A Weather - pinky toe, 2008

"turning something as mundane and painful as stubbing your pinky toe into a meditation on vulnerability, everyday hurts, and emotional resilience."

Marillion - just for the record, 1987

"This is quite different to the stuff before, it's a real contrast."

David Sylvian - september, 1987

"September 1987, Sylvian’s new single was coming out and I would be in Birmingham. I had to get my hands on a copy so, when the classes had finished on the day of release, I headed straight for one of the large record stores in town. As I climbed to the first floor, that introduction came over the powerful sound system"

Paul McCartney - days we left behind, 2026

"Days We Left Behind also suggests a wholehearted embrace of a notion that McCartney’s recent albums have hinted at without fully committing to: what you might call a convincing mature style, similar to that first minted by Bob Dylan on 1997’s Time Out of Mind and profitably deployed by him thereafter."

The Beatles - i wanna be your man, 1963

"The only two versions of the song were Ringo and the Rolling Stones. That shows how much importance we put on it: We weren't going to give them anything great, right?"

Pure Bathing Culture - dreams cover, 2012

"Pure Bathing Culture contributed a version of “Dreams” that slowed down the tempo and replaced much of the instrumentation with airy, ethereal keyboards."

Ride - kaleidoscope, 1990

"Rolling Stone called Nowhere a “masterpiece”, The Guardian dubbed Ride “Teenage saviours of rock ’n’ roll”, while Creation Records boss Alan McGee quipped that the Oxford band had achieved overnight a genius status his label’s tarnished elder statesmen Primal Scream had taken six years to carve out."

A Weather - hanging towers of baltimore, 2008

"Aaron Gerber switches between an acoustic guitar and a Rhodes. There are two other guitarists, Aaron Krenkel and Zach Boyle, and a bassist, Louis Thomas. Drummer Sarah Winchester plays on a minimal kit consisting of a floor tom, a snare and a cymbal. The songs often have several parts and change time signatures in a way that flows very naturally. Sarah adds many layers of her sometimes smokey and always lovely vocals that match perfectly with whispers of the Aaron’s vocals. The tunes often reside between the slow burner and pretty poppy territory."

Easterhouse - waiting for the redbird, 1989

"the modus operandi of many Christian musicians: keep the crusade intact—the form of the music carrying it out is incidental"

The Beach Boys - caroline no, 1966

"Wilson produced the track in early 1966 at Western Studio with 12 session musicians who variously played harpsichord, flutes, guitars, basses, and vibraphone. Some of the percussion involved an empty water cooler jug struck from the bottom with a mallet. Wilson sped up the mix by one semitone to make his voice sound younger. The album version was edited to include a non-musical tag consisting of the sounds of Wilson's dogs barking and a passing train."

Neil Young - old man live at massey hall, 1971

"This is a remarkably rich set of songs, touching on nearly every aspect of Young's personality, whether it's his sweetness, his sensitivity, his loneliness, or even his often-neglected sense of fun. True, the latter only appears on "Dance Dance Dance," but that comes as a welcome contrast to the stark sadness of "See the Sky About to Rain."

A-ha - the blue sky, 1985

"Anyone old enough probably remembers first hearing Norway’s top band a-ha. It was on one of my “dead-of-night” MTV aircheck videotapes where I first saw the video that changed everything for the band. But it didn’t stay in graveyard rotation for long. In record time the rotoscoped Steve Baron directed music video for “Take On Me” quite rightly zoomed to the highest standard of rotation on the channel that was still all about music videos in 1985."

Death Cab For Cutie - riptides, 2026

“‘Riptides’ is about the challenge of dealing with personal struggles as the world around us experiences tragedy and loss on an unfathomable scale."

Genesis - one for the vine, 1976

"Every time I hear one for the vine I still hear my brother singing along sounding so happy and perfectly in tune."

Deary - alma, 2026

"In the past four years, we have grown into ourselves and have a much clearer idea of what deary is. In this song, I am talking to my younger self who made the decision to look after us and become a better person.”

Bloc Party - biko, 2008

"Bloc Party‘s 2008 album, Intimacy, is perfectly named. Every song on the record is about love – new love, lost love, dying love, old love, hopeful love, desperate love, and probably another five or six variations that I’ve forgotten. The album is loaded with Bloc Party’s signature heavy guitars, stadium rock drumming, prog-rock switches, intricate lyric stories, and passionate vocals."

Neva Dinova - hat oer eyes, 2005

"Drenched in reverb, the song recalls My Morning Jacket’s more subdued moments, but the rocking “AHH” picks up the pace, sounding a little more like Grandaddy, with its fuzzy guitars and sweetly melancholy melodies."

Maria Taylor - a good start, 2007

"A Good Start" goes heavy on keyboards and drums, its layered vocals wrapped around an ersatz Zen meditation"

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Zero 7 - in the waiting line, 2001

"Simple Things is the debut studio album by English duo Zero 7, released on 23 April 2001. It peaked at number 28 on the UK Albums Chart, staying on the chart for 56 weeks. In the U.S., it peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Five singles, such as "Destiny" and "In the Waiting Line", promoted the album prior to its release."

Pink Floyd - brain damage, 1973

"Roger Waters has stated that the insanity-themed lyrics are based on former Floyd frontman Syd Barrett's mental instability, with the line "I'll see you on the dark side of the moon" indicating that he felt related to him in terms of mental idiosyncrasies. The line "And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes..." references Barrett's behaviour near the end of his tenure with the band; because of his mental problems, there were more than a few occasions where Barrett would play a different song than the rest of the band in the middle of a concert. The song has a rather famous opening line, "The lunatic is on the grass...", whereby Waters is referring to areas of turf which display signs saying "Please keep off the grass" with the exaggerated implication that disobeying such signs might indicate insanity."

A Weather - small potatoes, 2008

“Small Potatoes” is a 2008 indie‑folk track by A Weather, known for its soft, intimate vocals and reflective, poetic lyrics. It appears on their debut album Cove (2008) and has become one of the band’s most recognized songs."

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."

A Weather - screw up your courage, 2008

"A Weather was a Portland, Oregon-based group (active roughly in the late 2000s) known for gentle, introspective indie folk/rock with layered vocals and atmospheric vibes. The track comes from their 2008 album Cove"

Pink Floyd - the great gig in the sky, 1973

"The Great Gig in the Sky" is the fifth track[nb 1] on The Dark Side of the Moon, a 1973 album by English rock band Pink Floyd. The song features music by keyboard player Richard Wright and improvised, wordless vocals by session singer Clare Torry. It is one of only three Pink Floyd songs to feature lead vocals from an outside artist."

The The - dogs of lust, 1992

"Dogs of Lust" is a song by English rock band the The. Written by frontman Matt Johnson, who co-produced the track with Bruce Lampcov, the song was released as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Dusk, on 4 January 1993. Johnny Marr played the electric guitars and harmonica riff on the song."

Saint Etienne - flight to tashkent, 1995

"Saint Etienne has been a part of my life since first hearing their debut album “Foxbase Alpha” as a teen in my small Pennsylvania town. In the years before I would eventually move to London, I felt so cool sitting in my childhood bedroom, dreaming up a glamorous version of the city based on all the neighborhoods and locations that have been a fixture of their music from the very beginning."

The Beatles - little child, 1963

"McCartney shows himself in good form as pianist on this track. From his opening glissando to his vamping during the fade, Paul shows himself as more than capable on the keyboards, even at this early stage of The Beatles recording career. George Martin, while still appearing tickling the ivories on later Beatles songs, was shown here that piano work could easily be trusted to the hands of an actual Beatle. Paul’s bass work is also proficient throughout but, as with most of this album, is barely discernable because of being buried in the mix. Paul also does very well singing in unison with John throughout the song, jumping into a higher harmony whenever the lyrics "I'm so sad and lonely" are heard in the verses as well as for a moment during the final seconds of the song."

Sarah Cracknell - on the swings, 2015

"On The Swings is a wonderfully soft focus, pastoral sounding piece that sounds as if it’s floated dreamily in from the first summer of love. Sarah’s breathy vocal sashays gently over the top of the retro dream-folk backing that flourishes with references towards easy listening, Marianne Faithfull and Twin Peaks production"

Neil Young - blowin in the wind cover live, 1991

"On a frigid night in January 1991, I piled into Madison Square Garden to see and hear Neil Young. After the intermission following the opening act (Sonic Youth), darkness enveloped the crowd. We heard the sounds of machinery and explosions, alarms rang out. We were surrounded by the sounds of war – a reminder that while we sat in that arena a war raged across the world in Kuwait and Iraq. Out of the cacophony came the unmistakable sound of Neil Young’s guitar – thick, muddy, purposeful – playing the simple melody to “Blowing it the Wind.” On the stage, roadies dressed in leftover Star War-movie robes, raised an oversized microphone in an echo of the flag rising over Iwo Jima. The microphone stand wore a huge yellow ribbon."

Black Box Recorder - straight life, 2000

“The old fans think the songs are about death, the young think they’re about life”

Zita Swoon - thinking about you all the time, 2001

"Thinking About You All The Time" is a track by the Belgian indie rock band Zita Swoon, released in 2004 as the third single from their album A Song About a Girls.The album came out in the fall of 2004 (around October 15 on their own label Chikaree Records), following some lineup changes, and it hit #4 on the Flemish Ultratop charts. The song itself is a catchy, introspective indie pop/rock piece with poetic lyrics about obsession, inner conflict, and longing."