THE A LIST (5.02.25)
Nils The Music Director- May 2
- 3 min read
This week’s A List is a glorious collision of noise, nostalgia, and neon-drenched energy. Turnstile explodes into the top spot with an anthem that refuses to sit still, while returning favorites like Wet Leg, King Gizzard, and Preoccupations bring their signature chaos in all the right ways. We’re also thrilled to welcome newcomers Ribbon Skirt and a return from the all time greats Stereolab! Plus so much more.
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10. "Aeriel Troubles - Stereolab
Stereolab returns with vintage flair and futuristic precision. “Aeriel Troubles” feels like flipping through a sci-fi paperback in a velvet armchair—spaced-out, groovy, and just the right amount of offbeat. A late entry into the list, but absolutely deserving.
9. "NORTHERNLIGHTS//" - KennyHoopla
KennyHoopla turns the distortion way up and lets the emotions spill out. “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” is angsty, raw, and packed with urgency—the kind of track that feels like a sprint through city streets at 2 AM with your headphones maxed out.
8. "catch these fists" - Wet Leg
Still hanging on strong, Wet Leg’s “catch these fists” is a punchy, tongue-in-cheek breakup banger that’s impossible not to chant along with. It’s playful, it’s unhinged, it’s perfect. Wet Leg continues to prove they’re more than just a debut buzz.
7. "Ill At Ease" - Preoccupations
Preoccupations dig deep into their post-punk toolkit with “Ill At Ease.” This track is a slow build of tension, drones, and dread—claustrophobic in the best way. It’s the musical equivalent of pacing a dark room, and we’re into it.
6."Dancing In The Club (MJ Lenderman Version) - MJ Lenderman
MJ Lenderman strips things back and somehow makes heartbreak sound like a good time. This version of “Dancing In The Club” leans heavier on the country-fuzz aesthetic he does so well. Sad, sweet, and begging for a singalong.
5. "Deadstick" - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
“Deadstick” is peak King Gizz—proggy, heavy, and just unhinged enough to make you question time itself. It rips through tempo changes and genre bends like a jet engine. Strap in. Oh, did we mention that they recorded this upcoming album with a full orchestra?!
4. "Julia's War" - Hotline TNT
“Julia’s War” comes in swinging with a wave of shoegaze fuzz and raw, emotional weight. Hotline TNT finds a sweet spot between My Bloody Valentine haze and pop-punk momentum. It’s loud, it’s messy, it’s glorious.
3. "Wrong Planet" - Ribbon Skirt
A dreamy debut from Ribbon Skirt, “Wrong Planet” feels like watching a sunrise in slow motion. Ethereal vocals float over ambient textures, grounded by lyrics that ache with alienation. One of the most emotionally resonant new entries on the list.
2. "Spike Island" - Pulp
Yes, that Pulp! “Spike Island” is a sharp, swaggering reminder that Jarvis Cocker still knows exactly how to thread wit through weirdness. It’s a little sleazy, a little poetic—and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
1. "NEVER ENOUGH" - Turnstile
Taking the top spot this week is Turnstile with “NEVER ENOUGH”—a high-octane, boundary-breaking blast of hardcore euphoria. It’s loud, alive, and impossible to ignore. Turnstile keeps pushing the genre forward while making it feel like the most fun thing on Earth.
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