Another Friday, another round of Noteworthy Nods – your go-to source for this week’s best indie singles. We’ve scoured the streaming platforms and sifted through your always-appreciated recommendations to bring you what we think is the cream of the crop in the indie music scene.
Last week delivered standouts from Cast, The Lemonheads, Fitzroy Holt, The Clause, and many more. This week’s playlist is just as stacked, with some of our current favourites spinning on repeat including the likes of:
The Enemy – Not Going Your Way
The Enemy’s first new material in years is a crisp reminder of their indie-rock pedigree – no real surprises there. And, yes, as frontman Tom Clarke puts it, “It’s been so long,” but it’s undeniably good to have them back. The lead single from their forthcoming album Social Disguises (due February 20, 2026) is a lively return to form, recapturing the band’s early, infectious energy with punchy rhythms and an anthemic chorus that’s bound to become a mainstay in their live sets.
Dead Freights – Do The Gruesome
On ‘Do the Gruesome,’ Dead Freights mix things up by refining their signature blend of garage rock grit and post-punk defiance, introducing a falsetto-laden, chant-driven chorus that’s all set to resonate through the rafters of any venue they play. The track crackles with rebellious energy, its growling guitars underscored by subtle melodic flourishes that add a distinctive edge. Infectious and unrelenting – if this doesn’t draw in a whole new crowd, it’s hard to imagine what will.
Colour TV – ¡baby!
On ‘¡baby!,’ Colour TV take a slower, more introspective turn, swapping some of their signature swagger for a moodier, more reflective tone. The track is steeped in melancholic atmosphere, with frontman Sam Durneen’s haunting delivery adding a wistful grandeur. It’s a powerful shift that reveals a different side to the band – proving they can do brooding just as effortlessly as they do anthemic.
The Molotovs – Rhythm of Yourself
With ‘Rhythm of Yourself,’ The Molotovs knock out a no-nonsense anthem for self-expression that channels the relentless energy of The Jam. Driven by gritty guitars and an unrelenting beat, the track is a brash, chant-filled outburst, its infectious chorus and sharp lyrics taking direct aim at exploitation. With its bold, shouty mantra, the chorus rips through with an intensity that puts Oasis’s anthemic highs to the test.
And that’s just a taste of this week’s highlights. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, we hope the Noteworthy Nods playlist has a few new tracks to soundtrack your weekend.
Alongside our weekly track picks, Noteworthy serves up regular videocast interviews with emerging and established artists we think you should be watching. Catch every episode on the playlist HERE, featuring names like The Subways, The Slow Readers Club, The Lottery Winners, The Lilacs, Starsailor, Kyle Falconer, Cast, Shed Seven, Turin Brakes, Embrace, and many more.
