Thomathy's Favourites: April & May 2025

As spring gave way to early summer, the music scene bloomed with various colourful sounds, ranging from punchy pop to introspective indie and high-octane hyperpop. Whether it's fresh discoveries or Eurovision entries that captured hearts, Thomathy’s curated favourites from April and May serve a bit of everything. Here’s a look at the top picks - don’t forget to check out the Thomathy’s Favourites playlist to hear them all in full.

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🎵 Real Mad – Alika

A fierce and emotionally-charged pop anthem that explores the inner turmoil of unspoken rage. Alika delivers raw energy with a rich, cinematic flair.

🪩 poser – PARTYOF2, Jadagrace, SWIM

This funky, genre-bending track blends retro synths with attitude-filled vocals. A modern rebellion in musical form.

💅 Gnarly – KATSEYE

Bold, brash, and unrelentingly fun - KATSEYE brings big girl group energy with a razor-sharp beat and rebellious spirit.

💔 IDC Anymore – Yungiiie

A lo-fi R&B vibe with a vulnerable twist, perfect for late-night reflection or emotional detachment with a beat.

🌟 Golden – Evolution

Uplifting and empowering, this track shines with warm production and hopeful lyricism that radiates positivity.

🐇 Run Rabbit – ALT BLK ERA

Dramatic and theatrical, this song pulls no punches. It’s a genre-fluid powerhouse track from the UK’s alternative scene.

🔥 HOT (English ver.) (feat. JADE) – LE SSERAFIM, JADE

A spicy reimagining of a K-pop hit, now in English, featuring JADE’s fierce rap verse. A club-ready confidence boost.

😢 don’t let me go – Jewel Owusu

Melancholy meets melodic mastery. Jewel Owusu captures longing and emotional vulnerability in a heartbreakingly honest performance.

🌌 Hopeless – Atsa Nova

An ambient, dreamy track that washes over you like a hazy midnight sky. Perfect for fans of chillwave and alt-R&B.

🧠 On My Mind – R’eka

A slick blend of electro-pop and soulful vocals, capturing the loop of obsessive thoughts with an infectious hook.

✨ Hallucination – Sissal

Ethereal and trance-like, Sissal crafts a surreal soundscape that feels like falling through a dream.

🤖 Silent – Machine Doll

Industrial pop meets robotic melancholy in this strikingly unique track. Think vulnerability, wrapped in metallic beats.

💋 Kiss Me Quick – Lexytron

Vintage rock ‘n’ roll with a modern twist. Lexytron channels retro vibes with playful urgency and charm.

🌆 The City – Fumez, Charleigh Jayne, Evolution, Music Fishbowl, PJVice

A collaborative urban love letter to city life, with a genre-blending sound that spans rap, indie, and electronic.

🕯️ Lighter – Kyle Alessandro

This soft yet strong ballad is lit with introspection. Kyle Alessandro brings heartfelt storytelling with every note.

💖 LUV? (feat. Anne-Marie) – Aitch, Anne-Marie

Witty, catchy and full of sass - this British collab is the flirty pop-rap duet we didn’t know we needed.

🍏 HARDCORE APPLECORE! – Coupdekat

Hyperpop chaos at its finest. Loud, sugary, and unapologetically unhinged.

👯‍♀️ BAD BITCHES – DESTIN CONRAD, Kehlani

Smooth R&B groove with a side of self-love and unapologetic feminine energy. Kehlani and DESTIN are a dream duo.

😡 I HATE U! – Sage Marie

A fiery, punk-infused pop track that’s equal parts heartbreak and catharsis.

⚡ Overload – Sugababes

A nostalgic return with a modern twist - this rework feels both timeless and freshly relevant.

🎤 SERVING (Eurovision Official Version) – Miriana Conte

Eurovision drama meets fierce performance energy. A standout track from this year’s contest - bold, catchy, unforgettable.

🚫 I Don't Like Your Boyfriend – Anne-Marie

Sassy, catchy and 100% Anne-Marie. A cheeky anthem for anyone tired of bad dating choices (and their mates).

🌕 Blood Moon – Ella-Marie

Haunting and celestial, this song feels like walking through a dreamscape bathed in lunar light.

💃 Haute Couture – Rhea Raj, Aliyah's Interlude

A runway-ready banger with lush production, shimmering vocals, and luxury pop aesthetics.

🧬 1-n-0 – K-LUV, Ethaj, Eric Brown

Cyberpunk meets UK underground. This track fuses glitchy production with a futuristic aesthetic.

🥀 Wasted Love – JJ

A sorrowful ballad that captures the ache of emotional investment gone unrewarded. Stripped-back and soul-bearing.

💸 Baller – Abor & Tynna

Trap-heavy and dripping with swagger, “Baller” is a statement piece for anyone living loud and unapologetically.

🌸 Little Things – KARLEE GIRL

A sweet, airy track that celebrates small moments with soft harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.

🌙 Like JENNIE – Soft Spoken Ver. – Aaron Young

This stripped-down version oozes intimacy, giving the original a lo-fi twist with whispered confidence.

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From Eurovision bangers to indie gems, this mix offers something for every mood. Be sure to give Thomathy’s Favourites playlist a listen - your next obsession might just be a play away.

🎧 Listen now. Enjoy forever.