Foreign indie pop albums for the summer

AS WE NEAR the halfway point of the year, with occasional rain and thunderstorms gradually encroaching upon the summer heatwave, interesting music steadily comes out of the woodwork. April and May have been strong months for new releases in the realm of indie pop.

- By Brontë H. Lacsamana

Here is a quick rundown of some albums you can check out that dropped in April and May 2025.

FACE DOWN IN THE GARDEN — TENNIS

Tennis is an American indie pop band based in Colorado, USA. Made up of husband-and-wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, they've been creating comforting dream pop tracks since 2010.

To the dismay of fans, the band announced an indefinite hiatus that will take effect after their 7^th album release and farewell tour this year. The album, titled Face Down in the Garden, came out on April 25.

The nine tracks in this solid record range from lusciously produced, emotional midtempo tracks to pleasant lo-fi bops, all coming together in a wistful, dreamlike goodbye. It’s a captivating experience overall, evoking sensibilities akin to Beach House and Cocteau Twins.

Songs to enjoy are “Weight of Desire,” with Moore’s signature dreamy vocals taking on a catchy chorus; “At the Wedding,” a rhythm-driven indie pop anthem that showcases the best of Tennis’ vivid storytelling; and “Sister,” a heartfelt tune supported by a rich yet easygoing sonic atmosphere.

SONOR — ENJI

A fascinating new album that probably nobody knows about that’s worth a listen is Sonor, made by Mongolian singer-songwriter Enji (real name: Enkhjargal Erkhembayar).