Derek Tate

“Interchangeable Men” is filled to the brim with angst and untethered energy, threatening to burst at the seams at any moment.

Lively drum fills and colorful guitar licks showcase the group’s control as experienced musicians, and each instrumental voice fits perfectly in the track’s controlled swirls of emotion.

bandanna’s latest project is a hard-earned indie tour de force of nostalgia, love, and elegance.

“For You” takes the listener on a vibrant journey of funky bass lines and eclectic percussion.

“The Weather” offers pleasant hooks and hopeful melodies doused in an introspective tone.

“Petali Caduti” is a stripped-back, minimalist approach at creating a haunting sonic atmosphere.

An animated guitar riff dances over grooving percussion and bass while Black Hibiscus’ breezy lead vocals ease the tune back into a relaxed, hypnotic state.

“Lasso” is brimming with warm melodies and ethereal soundscapes.

Driving melodies are buried beneath layers of distorted effects, characteristic of the dream pop genre, evoking a calming sense of nostalgia.

Geiz’s “Wasted Days” is among this year’s most chill dance tune.