There’s a whole lotta power going on with this week’s Five Songs You Must Hear list, with a couple coming from Canadian indie bands.
1. CHVRCHES, Roses
All the King’s Men (Futures)
Recommended If You Like: Preparing for 2027
As 2026 winds down, attention is already turning to new albums we’ll get in the first quarter of 2027. One such record will come from the Scottish electro-pop band on January 22. If this first single is any indication, the album’s themes will be pretty scorching when it comes to commenting on the current state of Britain as they explore both Scottish and English culture.
2. Madlands, Everyone’s a Narcissist
Single (Independent)
RIYL: You know the people I’m talking about.
If you know a little bit about Greek mythology, you’ll get a jump on everyone else who listens to this song. Here’s a start: Imagine if Narcissus had a smartphone. But even if you don’t, you’ll understand the sentiments about how many people are acting out of blind self-interest these days. Modern culture can really suck.
3. Full Throttle, Generation Tomorrow
Single (Independent)
IYL: Sum 41-approved sounds
Full Throttle is a trio out of London, Ontario, who have booked up with Cone McCasline, the longtime bassist of Sum 41, to mentor them through the trials of being a growing pop-punk band. He co-wrote this single with them. If you’re into Sum 41, NOFX, or blink-182, maybe you should watch these guys.
4. Adult Leisure, Kiss Me Like You Miss Her
Single (Big Loud Rock)
RIYL: Playing the long game
This song was first released in the Bristol band’s native UK two years ago, but now that they have an American record deal, they’re doing through the entire process one more time. Like we saw with the track from CHVRCHES, this is very much a state-of-Britain song, voicing various frustrations like (in Adult Leisure’s case) choosing between £10 in the car or having a hot meal.
5. Lambrini Girls, Bang Bang Bang
No Refunds (City Slang)
RIYL: Grrrl power
Their first record, Who Let the Dogs Out (2025) was very punchy and punky. This song gives us an idea of what to expect from the Lambrini Girls (Phoebe Lunny and Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez) and their sophomore album, which due in early 2027. Love Amyl and the Sniffers? Go here. I wouldn’t want to be a pub with them and accidentally spill their pint.
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