Selected by: Sean B. (El Segundo, CA)
Over the last decade, John Moreland has quietly become one of the best and still most underrated songwriters out there. Built around the idea of a “latchkey kid,” the song is a raw, honest folk tune about dealing with old struggles, sitting with past wounds, and slowly finding peace with yourself. The song's lyrics paired with the guitar strumming hit just right.
Bonus Pick: So many songs worth considering: 1) Other songs from John Moreland's OurVinyl Sessions album. 2) Also a big fan of Jason Isbell's Foxes in the Snow album, especially the song, Wind Behind the Rain 3) Hoist the Colors' new album Dear Wanderlust... huge bias here though as I play shows with them from time to time.
Selected by: Stephanie H. (Chicago, IL)
This undeniable catchy song by Bristol-based Get Down Services is impossible to not groove along with and will definitely stick in your head for days.
Getdown Services - Dog Dribble (Glastonbury 2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rykqo4uc3o&list=RD3rykqo4uc3o&start_radio=1
Selected by: Brandon L. (Bluffton, SC)
Hot Chip has had a special place in my heart since their albums The Warning (2006) and Made in the Dark (2008). They had some interesting sounds in 2022, but it's been a dry spell of sadness since. Then, in year of the PMX 2025, Hot Chip released "Devotion" - a song that threw me back to 2006 in the most joyous of ways. And... probably didn't hurt that their video was filmed in Japan.
Selected by: Thomas S. (Portland, OR)
This song is just a very good vibe and I really liked it from this rapper
Bonus Pick: I was considering "I’m The Problem" - Morgan Wallen
Lil Tecca - On Your Own (LIVE @ Beach, Please! 2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L340Gnvkca4&list=RDL340Gnvkca4&start_radio=1
Selected by: Shawn T. (Kansas City, MO)
Just the best thing that I’ve heard lately. Northern soul vocals over a jazzy roller.
Selected by: Nathan B. (New Orleans, LA)