The 20 best songs of the month

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Chest-beating anthemic synth-pop as is the Baltimore band’s MO.

Rollie Pemberton’s first jam in a while is a heater produced by Kaytranada.

The hazy song trails an upcoming tour and album from the Swedes.

Dirty Projectors’ new album is weird and good with Dave Longstreth exploring heartbreak with twisted alt-R&B freneticism. ‘Cool Your Heart’ featuring Dawn Richards is a spark of light in the dark.

Lana pens an optimistic love letter to her fans.

Arpeggiated magic Dutch maestro spice from a new EP.

Rising Irish singer drops some throwback garage and house-inspired vibes in Dublin city.

Nadi Rose Plunkett’s synth-pop that reminds me of St. Vincent in vocal tone set to an electronic backing.

The 4AD-signed New Zealand singer and musician Aldous Harding’s ‘Horizon’ makes an impact with very little – a confident vocal and piano chords.

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