The best singles of the week

Swansea Sound – “(I Wanna Wear A) Mirrored Hat Like Slade”

Christmas gets a dose of irony and nostalgia with the new single from Swansea Sound, the project led by Amelia Fletcher, the legendary voice of Talulah Gosh and Heavenly. “(I Wanna Wear A) Mirrored Hat Like Slade” is a lo-fi pop anthem that channels the irreverence of 1970s Christmas bands, seasoned with lyrics that celebrate the kitsch spirit of the holidays with a hint of mischief. The single, which also includes the delicate “Dreamland” as a b-side, is available both digitally and in a special CD version, packaged inside a greeting card illustrated by artist Catrin Saran James. A perfect way to soundtrack the holidays with a touch of playful, DIY-flavoured indie-pop. Listen to it below:

The Horrors – “Lotus Easter”

The Horrors are back with the single “Lotus Eater”, a powerful comeback for the British band. The track precedes the release of their sixth album, “Night Life”, due out on March 21, 2024 via Fiction Records. With a dark, atmospheric sound, “Lotus Eater” explores new shades of their aesthetic, blending elements of electronica, post-punk and gothic rock. The single stands out for its pulsing basslines and Faris Badwan's evocative vocal lines, backed by the band's renewed line-up, which now includes Amelia Kidd on keyboards and Jordan Cook on drums, alongside longtime members Rhys Webb and Joshua Hayward. Production was handled by Yves Rothman, already known for his work with Yves Tumor and Blondshell, lending the track a visceral, nocturnal energy.

Dream Theater -“A Broken Man”

Dream Theater have released their second single “A Broken Man”, taken from their new album “Parasomnia”, out February 7, 2025. The song tackles the psychological trauma suffered by war veterans, exploring the struggles of those afflicted with sleep disorders and nightmares caused by combat experiences. The track combines the band's signature progressive metal sound with authentic recordings of veterans recounting their traumatic experiences, giving the song profound emotional intensity. Listen to the single below:

Edvard Graham Lewis – “Alreet?”

Edvard Graham Lewis, an iconic, iconoclastic figure of the post-punk scene and founding member of Wire, returns with a new solo album titled “Alreet?”. This work marks a further step in his artistic evolution, with a sound that blends stately pop and experimentation. Despite the cheerful north-eastern greeting of the title, the album is steeped in an undercurrent of tension and drama. Listen to the new track below:

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15/04/2026