American-born, London-based songwriter Fast Money Music has returned with a new single and music video, “Round and Round.” The song serves as a first taste of his upcoming self-titled debut album. The track is a perfect example of what the artist calls “tough nostalgia,” blending the jangle-pop charm of The Cleaners From Venus with the raw energy of Guided By Voices. With its shimmering guitars, melodic basslines, and bittersweet vocals, the song reflects on the looping pull of love and memory, setting the tone for the album’s sharp, introspective spirit.
On the single, he shares,
“[It’s] about the feeling of being caught in loops – the ‘Groundhog Day’ of songs. Reliving the same phrases, the same moments, the same pull you can’t quite shake. Bittersweet but driving, it’s equal parts hopeful and yearning, anchored in this key phrase Mikko [Gordon] and I developed while working on the LP: tough nostalgia.”
The track was recorded between Hackney Road Studios and Fast Money Music’s own space in Dalston, coming together piece by piece across different sessions, a collage of fragments stitched into a track that feels both raw and refined. It was produced by Grammy-nominated Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke, Arcade Fire) and Nick Hinman, with mastering by Grammy-winning Matt Colton (Depeche Mode, Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys). The track also features drums from Oscar Robertson (SHOLTO) and backing vocals from Steffan Halperin (Klaxons).
With a self-titled debut LP in the works, fans can expect new singles from FMM later this year, with an album releasing in 2026.
