We’re slowly approaching the astounding 200th edition. But before we arrive there, let’s hope we don’t get completely lost in today’s selection.
It all starts with a siren’s call, surrender disguised as escape. Fontaines D.C. set the cathedral tone before NP York risks it all anyway, Doom! Noo Yelbek blow the hinges off, and BLUAI find the strength to walk away. End credits belong to 15-year-old Matilda Noe, whose quiet cupboard confession proves the smallest songs carry the heaviest weight. Five tracks, one spiral inward.