Oxford’s SideBanks makes some really fresh and soothing tunes.  “The News” probably shouldn’t be called soothing, given the subject matter, but it’s the gentlest tongue-lashing imaginable for our (mis)Information Overlords. 

just look outside and you will see if it’s raining

SideBanks is great at achieving a disarming balance between an energetic and busy rhythm section and piano and string arrangements that pull the vibe up into the clouds. Like a book club meeting in a disco.

Add this one to your “2025 is a shitshow” playlists.