Melbourne DJ Moopie is renowned for crafting immersive sets that traverse a wide range of sonic landscapes. His venture, A Colourful Storm, has become a hub for charmingly moody experimental pop music, featuring artists like Valentina Magaletti and Simon Fisher Turner. The label's latest compilation, Going Back to Sleep, continues this trajectory.
This 2025 release is a sequel to the I Won't Have to Think About You compilation, which showcased winsome indie pop akin to the C86 movement. Going Back to Sleep further delves into the twee-pop scene, highlighting tracks from Sydney band Daily Toll, whose debut A Profound Non-Event has garnered significant attention this year.
The compilation also features Chateau's percussive and psychedelic lounge pop on "How Long on the Platform," while Melbourne outfit Who Cares? pays homage to Hope Sandoval and Eartheater with their track "Wax and Wane." The Reds, Pinks and Purples, a San Francisco indie stalwart, contribute a sun-dappled folk-pop track, alongside minimalist Sydney group the Lewers.
Among these notable tracks is daily life's intricacy from the Hobknobs' Dutch duo. Going Back to Sleep's overall tone is unassuming, yet it carries an undeniable charm that will likely endear it to fans of delicate and deeply felt music.
Moving on to this week's best new tracks, we have a diverse range of artists making waves in the indie scene. Flea's solo track "A Plea" stands out as a magnificently realised exploration of soul-jazz, with its propulsive but exploratory beats calling for peace and love.
Next up is Daniel Blumberg and Amanda Seyfried's duet from The Testament of Ann Lee soundtrack, which won this year's best original score Oscar. Jana Horn paints vivid emotions on her return track "All in Bet," showcasing a richly despondent tone with subtle piano and woodwind touches.
Yamila, a Madrid-based cellist, presents an industrial-tinged gothic opus reminiscent of the Dune soundtrack, complete with thundering drums and metallic shrieks. Zora Jones x DJ Polo's collaboration brings together slamming ghettotech beats with dream-pop melody, while Jawnino and Surf Gang team up on cloud-rap beats for "Hit Again."
Last but not least, Annabelle Chairlegs' garagey track "Heavy Sleeper" is produced by Ty Segall and features an Austin musician's dazed reverie about the moon's return to their spirit.
This 2025 release is a sequel to the I Won't Have to Think About You compilation, which showcased winsome indie pop akin to the C86 movement. Going Back to Sleep further delves into the twee-pop scene, highlighting tracks from Sydney band Daily Toll, whose debut A Profound Non-Event has garnered significant attention this year.
The compilation also features Chateau's percussive and psychedelic lounge pop on "How Long on the Platform," while Melbourne outfit Who Cares? pays homage to Hope Sandoval and Eartheater with their track "Wax and Wane." The Reds, Pinks and Purples, a San Francisco indie stalwart, contribute a sun-dappled folk-pop track, alongside minimalist Sydney group the Lewers.
Among these notable tracks is daily life's intricacy from the Hobknobs' Dutch duo. Going Back to Sleep's overall tone is unassuming, yet it carries an undeniable charm that will likely endear it to fans of delicate and deeply felt music.
Moving on to this week's best new tracks, we have a diverse range of artists making waves in the indie scene. Flea's solo track "A Plea" stands out as a magnificently realised exploration of soul-jazz, with its propulsive but exploratory beats calling for peace and love.
Next up is Daniel Blumberg and Amanda Seyfried's duet from The Testament of Ann Lee soundtrack, which won this year's best original score Oscar. Jana Horn paints vivid emotions on her return track "All in Bet," showcasing a richly despondent tone with subtle piano and woodwind touches.
Yamila, a Madrid-based cellist, presents an industrial-tinged gothic opus reminiscent of the Dune soundtrack, complete with thundering drums and metallic shrieks. Zora Jones x DJ Polo's collaboration brings together slamming ghettotech beats with dream-pop melody, while Jawnino and Surf Gang team up on cloud-rap beats for "Hit Again."
Last but not least, Annabelle Chairlegs' garagey track "Heavy Sleeper" is produced by Ty Segall and features an Austin musician's dazed reverie about the moon's return to their spirit.
I'm totally vibing with this new compilation Going Back to Sleep - it's like a dreamy, twee-pop paradise 
! Moopie's label A Colourful Storm is killing the game with this release, featuring some of my fave artists like Valentina Magaletti and Daily Toll 
. The diversity of tracks is insane, from Sydney's whimsical folk-pop to Melbourne's psychedelic lounge pop 
. And that Hobknobs track? 
I need it in my life right now! It's all about capturing the subtleties of daily life, you know? 
! Who knew Melbourne DJ Moopie was a genius behind the scenes? I mean, I've been digging into some of these artists for ages, but never thought they'd come together like this. The way it blends all these different styles - twee-pop, indie folk, gothic opus... it's like a musical dreamscape 
, while Yamila's industrial-tinged track is straight outta a sci-fi movie 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to dive into that charmingly moody world they've created? The way it weaves together these different artists and styles is pure genius. Daily Toll's "A Profound Non-Event" is giving me all the feels - it's like they're capturing a perfectly imperfect moment in time.
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! The vibe is so chill and intimate, like you're sipping tea with your closest friends in a quaint little café. It's amazing how they've curated these talented artists across different scenes, blending indie pop, folk-pop, lounge pop... it's like a musical hug 
. I need to dive deeper into daily life's intricacy from the Hobknobs' Dutch duo - that sounds like my new fave jam! 
... it actually helped me doze off, even though the music is kinda melancholy and stuff. Anyway, what struck me about this comp is how it captures that twee-pop vibe so well - you know, all those bands with their lo-fi production and quirky lyrics. But I think what really stands out is how A Colourful Storm curated these tracks to feel all cohesive and whatnot... like, they're not just a bunch of random indie pop songs thrown together 
. The twee-pop scene is so charming and delicate, but don't you ever get tired of listening to the same melodies and harmonies? It's like we're all just floating on a sea of nostalgia 
. I love how it calls for peace and love without being too preachy or over-the-top. And Jana Horn's "All in Bet", man... her piano skills are insane 
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. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing people come together and create something new, but sometimes I just wanna hear one person's voice for once 
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and we're still releasing new albums instead of trying to save it 
anyway, back to moopie's latest comp, going back to sleep... it's cute i guess 
but have you seen the lineup for this year's music festival? 
! I'm defo gonna be listenin' to this all day err day 