The latest single from Harry Styles. I heard that he had a new one out, but until today hadn't listened. A few nights ago while listening to the radio I heard mention of "...influenced by LCD Soundsystem" and that encouraged me to finally listen.

It's a nice song! It's not the "typical pop" you might expect from him and I don't expect it will get much traction on "Top 40" radio, which is a shame.

"The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac

I heard this on the radio this morning on the way to work, just at the start of my drive. I never get tired of it. There are many different parts to the song that just hook me. The entire album is great, too (but you don't need to take my word for it).

"You Wouldn't Like Me" by Tegan and Sara (2004)

This song popped up in a CBC Radio 3 podcast from January 2006, and reminded me that Tegan and Sara are brilliant musicians. I always love their songwriting and musical arrangements. Will listen to the full album soon.

Sloan - Money City Maniacs

Whenever I hear that intro siren, I know it's time to turn up the volume and blast it in the car.

The most ridiculous song I've listened to today: "Dear Megan Fox" by Bowling For Soup (2025).

I didn't know that Bowling For Soup released an album this year, and I found this purely by accident when I was putting a random "pop-punk" playlist together. It was one of Spotify's suggested songs, and I knew the band, so I added it. It entirely fit the bill of the sound I was looking for - that "classic" 2000s pop-punk style with the fun lyrics and pop hooks. It turned me onto the rest of the album which I'm listening to now.

What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly?

This morning I heard "The Waiting" by Marcus King; it's a cover of the song by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. It's a bit slower and is injected with a different personality. I really liked it.

An artist credit I didn't expect to see today: Kristen Stewart. I think it's just spoken word on her behalf and I'm not sure if it was recorded for this music or if Lord Huron pulled from another source.

I threw on Daft Punk's Random Access Memories and the track that surprised me the most was Giorgio by Moroder. I've never listed to this album beyond the singles, I really enjoyed it.

Today I listened to Moist's "Creature" album for the first time in many years. I don't remember the last time I actually did listen to it. But the stand-out track for me is not songs like Resurrection or Leave It Alone, but Disco Days. I really like the piano in that one.

Big Dream (2024) by Broke Royals

I bought this album for last Bandcamp Friday, and it does not disappoint. Catchy indie rock sound. It's a short album but very much worth it.