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Feeble Little Horse, Bitknot

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This chaotic, sugar-rush explosion of noise-pop turns distortion, glitches, and blown-out guitars into something strangely articulate. The Pittsburgh band pushes further into abrasive textures and unpredictable structures here, but beneath all the digital fuzz and sonic whiplash are sharp hooks and an oddly tender emotional core. Lydia Slocum’s vocals drift through the wreckage with a detached charm that makes the album feel both playful and anxious, like some internet overstimulation translated into indie rock. At times the constant sensory overload can feel intentionally disorienting, yet that tension is exactly what gives this production its addictive energy—it’s a bit messy, a bit loud, but surprisingly heartfelt.

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Thee Marloes, Di Hotel Malibu

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A gorgeous amplification of the Indonesian trio’s retro-soul foundation, wrapping warm grooves, lush arrangements, and Natassya Sianturi’s velvet vocals around songs that feel both nostalgic and deeply personal. Singing in English, Indonesian, and Batak, the band broadens its palette without losing the effortless charm that made Perak (their first album) so captivating, weaving together soul, pop, and local influences into a sound that feels uniquely their own. Its rich atmosphere and modest songwriting make it an inviting, endlessly replayable listen—one that confirms Thee Marloes as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary soul.

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Dua Saleh, Of Earth & Wires

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An ambitious, emotionally charged album that turns climate anxiety, displacement, and technological dread into something strangely warm and human. Blending folk, experimental R&B, electronic textures, and flashes of Sudanese music, the record feels constantly in motion, shifting from intimate confessionals to distorted outbursts without losing its emotional core. Collaborations with Bon Iver, Aja Monet and fellow compatriot Gaidaa, deepen the album’s dreamlike atmosphere, though some of its most expansive ideas occasionally feel more suggested than fully realized. Still, the production succeeds because of Saleh’s singular presence—their voice carries both fragility and urgency, making the album feel like a search for connection in the middle of collapse.

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Aldous Harding, Train on the Island

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Another beautifully elusive entry in her catalog, balancing surreal lyricism and shape-shifting vocals with some of her warmest, most immediate songwriting to date. Working once again with producer John Parish, Harding wraps cryptic reflections and strange humor in sparse folk arrangements that feel intimate without ever fully revealing themselves, almost like a dreamlike grab. The album's subtle melodic richness and uncanny emotional tension make it deeply gratifying, Is this proof that Harding remains one of the most singular and fascinating songwriters working today? I think it does.

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Popsy00s

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The 2000s were defined by hyperconnectivity and digital culture. We watched films like Mean Girls, Donnie Darko, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Avatar and The Dark Knight, while spending endless hours watching How I Met Your Mother, Skins or Gossip Girl with an iPod in hand and Converse on our feet. We opened accounts on MySpace and Facebook, downloaded music through Napster or LimeWire, and discovered a new online world through YouTube and Wikipedia.

A decade that began with burned CDs and portable CD players and ended with streaming, smartphones and social media taking over everyday life. Indie rock, emo, pop-punk, electronic music, R&B and hip-hop expanded globally thanks to blogs, music forums and the rise of broadband internet. The decade also saw the growth of fourth-wave feminist conversations online, with more women speaking openly about inequality, representation and the pressures placed on them by the music and entertainment industries.

Controversy followed many female artists during the era, from debates around image and sexuality to questions about artistic freedom and media scrutiny. Figures like Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse and M.I.A. constantly challenged expectations while reshaping pop culture in their own ways. Women in music became louder, more experimental and impossible to ignore.

The 2000s were an explosion of genres and scenes, producing an enormous range of female-fronted bands, solo artists and collaborations. This playlist celebrates that moment in time with 40 songs per year featuring standout bands, singers, songwriters, guest appearances and hits from countries such as Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Mexico, Sweden, the UK and the USA, among many others. Not everything we wanted to include made the cut, but the selection was carefully curated to reflect the creativity, the diversity and the impact these artists brought to the decade.

This playlist celebrates women in 2000s music, because without them the decade would not have sounded nearly as bold, emotional and utterly unforgettable.

To all the women in music: thank you for everything you created and inspired during the 2000s. We truly appreciate you.

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A mini review for a mini album

Clocking in at just over 18 minutes across 12 short tracks, Duendita’s Existential Thottie is a brief, journalistic burst of emotion, blending humor, heartbreak, and late-night vulnerability into a fragmented, stream-of-consciousness listen.

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Emma Louise, Sunshine for Happiness

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A luminous, deeply introspective album that transforms personal collapse into something quietly transcendent, balancing fragility with a sense of renewal. Built around piano-led arrangements, soft indie-pop textures, and ornate instrumentation —strings, horns, and subtle electronics— the record moves fluidly between hushed ballads and more expansive, uplifting moments, always anchored by her expressive, shape-shifting voice. Lyrically, it traces a vivid journey through breakdown, healing, and spiritual searching. While its gentle pacing and cohesion can sometimes blur individual tracks into one emotional continuum, the album’s emotional depth ultimately carries it, making Sunshine for Happiness feel less like just a collection of songs and more like a cathartic, carefully illuminated process of becoming whole again.

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Anna Ferrer, Pa

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Rewarding listeners who are willing to sit with its gentle, contemplative pace, this is an intimate, slow-burning record that leans into Anna's gift for blending Mediterranean folk textures with contemporary minimalism. Built around her warm, expressive voice, earthy percussion, and subtle guitars and electronics, the album unfolds with a quiet confidence, favoring atmosphere and emotional nuance over immediate hooks. There’s a strong sense of place running through it —songs seem to splendidly drift between tradition and modernity— grounding personal reflections in cultural memory. Cohesion and sincerity ultimately carry the production through. This album is less about standout moments and more about immersion. (Pa means 'bread' and possibly is also a reference to her father since her paternal lineage’s trade has been bread baking, for four generations.)

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Nine Albums: Australia

Since I Left You by The Avalanches Currents by Tame Impala Back in Black by AC/DC Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett Let Love In by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Within the Realm of a Dying Sun by Dead Can Dance I Love My Computer by Ninajirachi Fever by Kylie Minogue

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Gracie and Rachel, If We Could, Would We

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A delicate, introspective album that leans into the duo’s signature blend of chamber pop and minimalist songwriting, turning personal uncertainty into something quietly immersive. As before this is structured as both a shared and individual statement —with each artist contributing solo pieces alongside collaborative tracks— the record explores diverging paths, emotional rupture, and the fragile process of finding your way back to yourself and each other. Sonically, it’s hushed but richly detailed, with piano, strings, and subtle textures creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both intimate and cinematic. The songs shine through, making the production a subtle yet deeply affecting listen that rewards patience over immediacy.

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Lime Garden, Maybe Not Tonight

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A hook-packed coming-of-age record that captures the blur of your twenties with sharp instincts and a welcome sense of chaos. Loosely unfolding like a night out that spirals from carefree highs into self-doubt and emotional hangovers, the album balances fizzy indie-pop, dance-punk touches, and deadpan vocals with a restless, “just go with it” energy that rarely lets up. Some segments lean into playful experimentation and sticky riffs, while others digs into insecurity and post-breakup introspection without losing momentum. It’s not the most groundbreaking record in the planet, but its charm lies in how alive and unfiltered it feels—the album thrives on its imperfections, turning confusion, excess, and emotional whiplash into something genuinely fun and relatable.

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Arlo Parks, Ambiguous Desire

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A soft-glow, inward-looking record that leans into the intimacy and poetic detail that first defined her, while gently expanding her sonic palette. Built on hushed indie pop, neo-soul, and subtle electronic textures, the album drifts through themes of longing, uncertainty, and emotional in-betweens, with Parks’ voice remaining the quiet center of gravity. There’s a comforting consistency to its mood, but it rarely breaks into something more sonically or structurally surprising. Still, this production succeeds in creating a tender, cohesive atmosphere—one that may not redefine her sound, but deepens it with distinction and emotional clarity.

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Raye, This Music May Contain Hope

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A grand, theatrical statement that pushes her far beyond the confessional soul-pop of her debut into something more cinematic and ambitious. Structured as a 17-track, four-act journey through emotional seasons, the album blends jazz, big band, orchestral reverberations and R&B into a sweeping, almost musical-theatre-like experience that feels designed to be lived in rather than casually streamed. At its best, that scale pays off—her voice moves effortlessly through shifting styles, and the record’s core message of resilience and healing gives it real emotional weight. This Music May Contain Hope stands as a bold, deeply personal work—a little messy at times, but undeniably compelling in its refusal to play small.