The IINAG team has done the heavy lifting and curated this week’s essential new tracks so you don’t have to. Check out our picks below, then head over to the playlist for the full deep dive.
Bodega – Literary World
“Literary World” is a sharp, hyper-literate burst of post-punk that skewers modern intellectual vanity with infectious indie-rock grit. Driven by jagged guitar riffs, a driving motorik rhythm, and crisp call-and-response vocals, the track captures the Brooklyn band’s signature balance of art-school cynicism and danceable energy. It parodies our obsession with curated identities and bookish pretence without taking itself too seriously, wrapping witty social commentary in a punchy, two-minute groove. – Lauren Moreton
The Big Moon – Three Things
The Big Moon have released Three Things, the third new track from their upcoming album Forever. The song is a synth-drenched indie-pop offering, full of nostalgic, summer-soaked vibes that perfectly match its themes of longing for the feeling of being young, free and bulletproof. Written by lead singer Juliette Jackson, the verses are reflective and restrained before exploding into an all-action, anthemic chorus, with the full band joining in as they belt out “Singing all night / Like we’re never gonna die”. It marks a sonic shift from the band’s previous two albums, with synths taking centre stage, but retains all the charm that makes The Big Moon so compelling. – Henry Dunn
The Klittens – Nothing to Teach
Nobody likes a cynic. But if they sound anything like self-declared indie-fuzz band The Klittens, we might have to rethink that. Releasing the third single «Nothing to Teach» from their upcoming debut album Have a Heart (out September 25), the five-headed post-punk group wants to encourage the listener “to live a life unbothered by those who (at least think they) are all-knowing.” And by doing so, they might just have created an audible little manifesto against all things mansplaining. What else do you need in times like these? Their darker sentiments, paired with a love for upbeat pop songs, have earned them a reputation for catchy hooks and blunt lyrics. And by the end of this month, they’ll have ten more tracks to reinforce that. – Ciriaco Limongelli
The Broken Frame – You Need To Talk To Me More
Manchester newcomers The Broken Frame today release only their second single, ‘You Need To Talk To Me More’. Taking immediate inspiration from the darker side of the indie spectrum, with Wunderhorse being an obvious touchpoint, there’s an instinct for pop hooks that stick around in the mind and recall that 00s indie sleaze period. Frontman Morgan Riley displays his impressive Sam Fender-esque range and vocal ability on a chorus that, despite their recent emergence in Manchester’s fertile music scene, already teases big things to come. – Kai Marshall
Flora Hibberd – Silent Movie Baby
“Silent Movie Baby” by Flora Hibberd is an atmospheric, hauntingly graceful piece of indie-folk that feels like discovering a forgotten cinematic reel. Guided by Hibberd’s rich, velvety vocals and delicate acoustic fingerpicking, the track builds a melancholic intimacy that lingers long after the final note. Her evocative lyricism draws on black-and-white theatrical romance and quiet heartbreak, balancing vintage nostalgia with a strikingly modern emotional weight. Ethereal, understated, and steeped in quiet grandeur, it’s a captivating showcase of Hibberd’s ability to turn subtle storytelling into a deeply immersive experience. – Holly Mills
