One of the best LPs of the 80s!

It's okay. She's just been experimenting with chatgpt

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“Brand New Me” - Saint Etienne x Confidence Man — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME I’m a sucker for that classic ‘60s London pop sound and Saint Etienne & Confidence Man’s new collab, “Brand New Me” hits all the right notes. It’s catchy, uplifting, and kinda makes me want to wat...

I’m a sucker for that classic ‘60s London pop sound and Saint Etienne & Confidence Man’s new collab, “Brand New Me” hits all the right notes. It’s catchy, uplifting, and kinda makes me want to watch Austin Powers again ‘cause it’s groovy, baby!

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“Aperol Spritz” - deBasement — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME I was all about deBasement’s “Front Left Speaker” back in the fall of 2024, now they’re back with a summer dance jam, “Aperol Spritz.” I love the simple, yet effective ARP that has a nice rubbery qual...

I was all about deBasement’s “Front Left Speaker” back in the fall of 2024, now they’re back with a summer dance jam, “Aperol Spritz.” I love the simple, yet effective ARP that has a nice rubbery quality to it. The song definitely bounces!

#edm #dance #newmusic

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“Looking Up” - mOat, Pete Josef — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME “Looking Up,” a mOat (producers Christopher Spero and Tom Staar) remix of Pete Josef’s downtempo acoustic track from March 2025 has changed the original into a feel-good dance number that brings to mi...

“Looking Up,” a mOat (producers Christopher Spero and Tom Staar) remix of Pete Josef’s downtempo acoustic track from March 2025 has changed the original into a feel-good dance number that brings to mind a bit of late-’00s tracks by M83 + The Avalanches + RAC.

#remix #dance #feelgood #moat

“Get Burned” - Seasurfer — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME I’m surprised Seasurfer isn’t signed to 4AD or Mute. They’re new album, Electronic Monsters , fits into both of those labels’ arsenal quite perfectly. Standout track, “Get Burned,” is a clear example...

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I’m surprised Seasurfer isn’t signed to 4AD or Mute. Standout track, “Get Burned,” is a clear example of their dark wave-y, goth energy. Grab some black eyeliner and get ye to thy club!

#darkwave #postpunk #goth #synthpop #bestmusic
@4ad.com @muterecords.bsky.social

Well, at least she's not trying to sell an NFT.

“Battlebots” - keepsake — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME “Battlebots,” the debut single by Austin, Texas-based dreampop band, keepsake, is a Cocteau Twins-lover’s dream-come-true. Cocteau Twins is my all-time favorite band by far, so I just love love LOVE i...

...a Cocteau Twins-lover’s dream-come-true. Cocteau Twins is my all-time favorite band by far, so I just love love LOVE it when a new band comes along and emulates their vibe so beautifully.

#dreampop #cocteautwins #austin #keepsake

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“Angel” - Nick Wagen — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME I love listening to the progression not only of Nick Wagen as a songwriter, but as a producer, as well. The Chicago-based singer/songwriter has been releasing music independently since August 2019 and...

a cool mid-tempo and vaguely mid-’80s pop number that feels straight out of an ‘80s teen flick. It’s such a soothing listen that I find myself popping it on whenever my day gets a little too hectic. If you’re having a stressful day, I recommend you doing the same!

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“Cigarette Song” - Faerybabyy, zzzahara — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Faerybabyy and zzzahara have both been frequent residents of The Best New Music Says Me lately, so it’s without question that their collab, “Cigarette Song,” would get featured here. An ode to cigaret...

An ode to cigarettes as only two cool young gals can sing! Summertime nicotine vibesssss

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“Cutterpillow” - Ena Mori — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Ena Mori’s cover of The Eraserheads’ 1995 title track from their “Cutterpillow” LP, bests the original by far. The original is a stripped-down Violent Femmes meets Moldy Peaches track, whereas Ena Mor...

"...a fully-realized indie pop gem. And who can resist a cute song about a fat cat? Amiright?"

#songsaboutcats #catsongs #indiepop #enamori #newmusic #bestnewmusic

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“Cynical” - Sea Lemon — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Sea Lemon (stage name of Seattle-based Natalie Lew) is back in action with her first full-length album, Diving for a Prize (via Luminelle Recordings). Lew’s sound, with help of Producer Andy Park, i...

It's got a wonderful upbeat tempo punctuated by guitar flourishes while synth pads swirl around dreamily. The sing-a-long melody is top-notch and Lew’s vocals are oh-so-sweet. If this were 1998, college radio/ alternative FM would be eating this song up!

#dreampop

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“Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide) - Formal Sppeedwear — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Frenetically fabulous! It’s like David Byrne and Talking Heads hanging out with Bowie in the ‘70s. It’s art that rocks! It’s synth that pops! It’s Hatchet and it’s got a new hide, yo!

Frenetically fabulous! It’s like David Byrne and Talking Heads hanging out with Bowie in the ‘70s. It’s art that rocks! It’s synth that pops! It’s Hatchet and it’s got a new hide, yo!

#artrock #synthpop #newwave #bestnewmusic #newmusic
#formalsppeedwear

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“I’m Okay Being Forgotten” - pleaselevitate — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME I’m a sucker for female-fronted shoegaze. Some can be a bit predictable or uninspiring, but when a track comes along like pleaselevitate’s “I’m Okay Being Forgotten,” it really sticks out. It has a ch...

It has a churning rhythm guitar that’s a little bit ‘80s, a hazy, dreamy, reverb-soaked lead vocal, a HUGE fuzzy chorus, and a little bit of Cure-esque guitar flange (ala “The Forest”). Very nice stuff!

#shoegaze #femalevocals #dreampop #darkwave #rock

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“Devon Sawa” - Slow Reader — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Hamilton, Ontario-based Slow Readers’ debut LP, Soft Eviction , came out May 16, 2025, and it’s full of jams! Their sound reminds me of early Blondie mixed with The Go-Go’s, but with a fuzzy gauze en...

Their sound reminds me of early Blondie mixed with The Go-Go’s, but with a fuzzy gauze enveloping it all. It’s an endearing sound, and lead singer Tori Tizzard has such an inviting timbre to her voice— equal parts cute and sassy.

#shoegaze #twee #slowreader #devonsawa

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“Electrified Teenybop!” - Stereolab — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME The centerpiece (Track #7) of their 13-track LP, Instant Holograms on Metal Film , “Electrified Teenybop!” is a four-minute insane instrumental full of layered arpeggiators that is charming in its si...

...an insane instrumental full of layered arpeggiators that's charming in its simplicity, yet quite complex once you really listen to all the parts and how they are mixed together.

#arpeggiators #synths #electronica #instrumental #newmusic
@stereolabgroop.bsky.social

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“Desire” - The Discussion — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Listening to “Desire” by The Discussion (solo project of musician Laura Pleasants, formerly of metal band Kylesa) is like being transported back to Austin, Texas in 1988 and dancing into the wee hours...

Nails the sound of the ‘80s goth (Siouxie and the Banshees, Dead Can Dance, Clan of Xymox, Strawberry Switchblade, et al) not only on “Desire,” but throughout her entire "All the Pretty Flowers" LP.

#goth #darkwave #coldwave #newmusic #bestnewmusic

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“Moviestar” - Remy Bond — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME After listening to Remy Bond’s latest single, “Moviestar,” for the first time, I had to immediately go to my ABBA archives to search for which ABBA song it reminds me of most. After an exhaustive sear...

“Moviestar” is a brilliant homage to ABBA with just enough familiarity to multiple songs of theirs to not be an interpolation or cover or unintentional rip. The closest ABBA song is “The Winner Takes It All,” but only in spots.

#disco #newmusic
@remybond.bsky.social

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“Shock Treatment” - Caroline Kingsbury — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME It’s Lady Gaga meets Prince meets Sheila E! “Shock Treatment” is such a blast! It’s a mélange of different influences all wrapped up in one messy little pop nugget. Love it!

It’s Lady Gaga meets Prince meets Sheila E! “Shock Treatment” is such a blast! It’s a mélange of different influences all wrapped up in one messy little pop nugget. Love it!

#pop #dancepop #synthpop #queermusic
#carolinekingsbury #newmusic #bestnewmusic

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So ready!!

That SNL sketch with more bassists coming up on stage :)

“Just Like a Flower” - Winter — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Winter is back with a new album! Adult Romantix , her first full-length since 2022 is due out August 22, 2025. For the past three years, she has been releasing a bunch of singles, EPs, and remixes, s...

"Imagine Lush meets The Cardigans and you’re on your way. It’s infectious, a bit rowdy, and a lot of fun!"

#dreampop #shoegaze #90spop #newmusic #bestnewmusic

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“Young” - Little Simz — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Little Simz, the Mercury Prize-winning juggernaut is back with her upcoming sixth album, Lotus , due June 6, 2025, and third single from that LP, “Young” is a fun, unabashedly BRI’ISH jam that’s equa...

"...a fun, unabashedly BRI’ISH jam that’s equal parts hilarious and delicious. It’s hard not to smile while listening to 'Young,' so do yourself a favor and hit 'play' on this one."

#altrap #althiphop #rap #hiphop #ukpop #ukrap
#littlesimz

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“Nothin Worth Winnin” - Billy Nomates — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME New LP Metalhorse by English act Billy Nomates (stage name of singer-songwriter, Tor Maries) came out on May 16th via Invade Records UK, and it includes 11 hard-to-categorize pop nuggets. Her sound ...

"Her sound is like if Alison Goldfrapp, Neko Case, and Emily Haines had a musical love child."

#indiepop #indieelectronic #downtempo #synthpop
#billynomates #newmusic #bestnewmusic

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“Shy Girl” - Haute & Freddy — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME Shame on Spotify’s algorithm for not bringing this band to my attention sooner. What’s the point of The Algorithm if a band like Haute & Freddy, who are 100% my style, doesn’t get recommended to m...

“Shy Girl” is their most radio-friendly release so far with a wonderful, sing-a-long melody that would fit well in Cyndi Lauper’s repertoire.

#electropop #synthpop #80spop #retropop #dancepop #hauteandfreddy #shygirl #cyndilauper

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“Worn Down” - Men I Trust — THE BEST NEW MUSIC SAYS ME One of the fun things about creating my “TBNMSM” playlist and keeping the archives is being able to go back and see all the previous tracks by an artist that I’ve also added to the playlist over the y...

“Worn Down” I could almost hear as a Devo song. It’s got that faster tempo and vaguely punk vibe— even though lead vocalist Emma Proulx’s voice is soft as can be. A definite standout amongst their growing and impressive discography.

#newwave #menitrust #devo #newmusic

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