Songs of the Week - 06/07/2026
These are the essential tracks you need to check out this week!
Silica Gel - 'Molecular Gastronomy'
Silica Gel announce their third album 'Ballad of You', out August 20th, with lead single 'Molecular Gastronomy'. It is a track that highlights the band's musical depths, moving beyond the harder edges people once associated with them. There is a joyous feel running throughout, driven by a relentless rhythm that hits immediately. The idea that music-making and cooking share no single correct answer runs right through the DNA of the track, with this experimentation being sung about seemingly summing up what this new chapter has in store.
Hyphen - 'SAID WHAT I SAID'
Hyphen is back with ‘Said What I Said’, a song that pulls together everything he does best. A rightfully furious and explicitly political rap punk track about the very real threat of the far right, it delivers its message with total force while still being a brilliant song. The chorus is built for mass singalongs and a mosh pit in equal measure, allowing for release of the frustration behind the song.
Sadurn - 'whole thing'
Sadurn return with the song ‘whole thing’, the lead single from their new album The Underworld. It’s a warm slow building track shaped by pedal steel, gentle drums and a vocal that carries everything the band have been through. This comes with a calming relatability that allows you to listen and find comfort in your own battles. It’s an impressive piece of writing that has me excited to hear where the rest of the album goes.
Harker - 'Dislocation'
The theme of new albums continues as Harker announce their upcoming third album ‘All That Remains’, out October 2nd, with new single ‘Dislocation’. A punk anthem built for those restless 3am drives when your thoughts won’t settle, it captures the kind of late night clarity that hits hardest when you’re on your own. It’s a sharp reminder of how well Harker turn personal chaos into something melodic and direct. They're a band who seem to still get better with each release and this is them at their most compelling yet.
Luke White - 'If You Say So'
Luke White has dropped one of his best songs to date with ‘If You Say So’. The track tackles that agonising moment when a relationship reaches a crossroads and you can feel someone pulling away no matter how hard you try to hold on. His vocals bring out the emotion in the writing in a way that elevates the song tenfold. It's another impressive step forward from an artist who is showing no signs of slowing down.
Lauren Mikki - 'In Between'
Lauren Mikki makes her return with ‘In Between’, the opening chapter of a new era fuelled by a modern take on a classic soul‑inspired sound. Her vocals shine throughout, paired with an instrumental that carries the warmth and ease of a live lounge track. Lauren explores the push and pull of healing and the realisation that moving forward does not mean leaving the hard stuff behind. It’s a release that feels lyrically profound and her vocal delivery gives it the depth it deserves.
Matt-Felix - 'All You Need'
Matt‑Felix shares ‘All You Need’, a cinematic piece of songwriting about pushing through uncertainty when the path ahead is unclear. This message is delivered through what is arguably his most captivating vocal performance to date, sitting somewhere sonically between britpop and a ballad. It feels like a real statement of intent from an artist whose reputation continues to grow at a rapid rate, and with releases this strong it is clear to see why.
alphabet - 'Sense'
Alphabet have released new single ‘Sense’, feeling like a song that captures everything that has made them such an exciting live prospect over the past year in a record. Melodic yet abrasive guitars and hard hitting drumming sit beneath dual vocals that perfectly complement one another. It all comes together to make a track that feels genuinely alive and would sound incredible on stage, particularly in a festival field.
Tender Claws - 'Twinge'
Tender Claws unveils the latest glimpse of her debut EP ‘Tear Him To Pieces’ with new single ‘Twinge’. It is a gut punch of a track that moves at a relentless pace while still giving her striking vocals room to cut through the wall of guitars. The energy of it mirrors the rush of emotion that hits when a memory blindsides you, turning that feeling into something loud and cathartic.
two person starfield - 'Be My Girl'
Two Person Starfield continue their rise with ‘Be My Girl’, a straight‑ahead indie‑pop track with a hint of early 2000s pop‑punk energy. It recontextualises that familiar sound to explore queer love and crushes in a way that feels truly celebratory. The instrumentals are infectious, the vocals are soaring, and the fact it was DIY recorded at home by the duo makes it all the more impressive.
Poesie - 'Circuit Break'
Poesie follows recent Song of the Week ‘Curious Eve’ with another stellar track, ‘Circuit Break’. The new release is an outright refusal to accept a world increasingly dominated by machines and algorithms. In a field becoming more and more infected by AI, Poesie has created something unmistakably human while still folding in a glitchy synth sound that drives the point home. It is an impactful message delivered with full commitment.
Dafties ft. Kid Reed - 'Lawnchair.exe'
Dafties continue what may musically be their best year to date with ‘Lawnchair.exe’, taken from their upcoming EP 'Tea'. Built around bright summer production and distorted guitars, it tackles the experience of being treated as an option rather than a priority with a real sense of wit and directness. The song also features Kid Reed, adding a burst of momentum that slots into the track with real ease.
Alex Comaish - 'Damp Streets'
Alex Comaish releases his debut EP ‘Damp Streets’ today, a set of songs shaped by months of DIY touring and the uncertainty that came with it. The title track leads the way, pairing an acoustic‑punk guitar drive with a pacing urgency that never loses its sense of hope despite everything it is carrying. That level of impact carries across the entire EP, which makes diving into the full project more than worthwhile.
Record Pink - 'Won't Go'
Record Pink round out this week's Songs of the Week with ‘Won’t Go’, a driving indie‑rock track about that very specific feeling of trying to move forward but finding yourself stuck in exactly the same place. Shouty choruses and atmospheric guitars give it the energy of a late‑night realisation finally spilling over, while still landing as a catchy track in its own right. 'Won't Go' also serves as a confident first glimpse of what’s coming from their upcoming EP rollout.