Green Banana

  Juicy Brown Music has decked the halls—and the dance floor—with their jungle remix of  " God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ,"  and it’s safe to say Christmas will never sound the same. Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire; this track is more like candy canes spinning on a turntable. It’s festive, it’s funky, and it’s the musical equivalent of your drunk uncle busting out a surprisingly decent worm after one too many hot toddies. From the first beat, it’s clear this isn’t your grandma’s holiday playlist. The solemnity of the original hymn gets turbocharged with breakneck jungle rhythms and a bassline so bouncy, it could make Rudolph ditch his sleigh for a rave. There’s just enough of the traditional melody to keep the purists from fainting into their mulled wine, but the cheeky and unpredictable twists make it a carol for the chaos of Christmas morning. A Christmas scene- the family’s gathered, the turkey’s in the oven, and suddenly, this track drops. Grandma’s toe-tappi...

  With their debut single  1 L0V3 Y0U L1G3T1 , Komuna Collective takes a deep bow to György Ligeti while simultaneously turning classical music on its head and giving it a noogie. Equal parts string quartet, electronic experiment, and chaotic jamboree, this track is what happens when high art decides to let its hair down and throw a party. Ligeti’s DNA is everywhere in this piece. From his iconic ostinatos and harmonic progressions to a cheeky cameo by the cacophonous car horns of  Le Grand Macabre , the track is basically a love letter to the composer—written in wild scribbles and occasional crayon. They even sprinkled in audio clips from Ligeti’s seminars, because why not turn academia into a vibe? But don’t be fooled by the intellectual references—this isn’t your average starchy classical homage. The string quartet darts and dances like it’s had one too many espressos, while the electronic elements glitch, zip, and zap with the energy of a caffeinated robot. And just ...

  UK punk/alt-rock outfit proFESSional has dropped  Madam G , a track so fiery it could set off a smoke alarm. Packed with bright, searing guitar riffs and rocket-fueled energy, it’s a wild ride through the messy crossroads of desire and morality. Think of it as the soundtrack to every bad decision you’ve ever made—but in the best way possible. The song doesn’t ease you in; it kicks down the door with enough force to scare the neighbors. The guitars are relentless, and the vocals? Pure grit with a side of urgency. There’s no time for pleasantries here— Madam G  is all about confronting uncomfortable truths, like that moment you realize your moral compass might need a tune-up. The chorus is an electrifying punch to the gut, dripping with tension and rebellion. It sticks in your head like that one embarrassing thing you said in 2012, but way more fun. And while the band keeps things punk-raw, they sneak in just enough melody to make it dangerously addictive. With  Mad...

  NSTD ’s “ The Mysterions ” is like being locked in a steel-walled room with your bass-cranked friend who’s just discovered the darkest corner of industrial electro. Right from the start, you’re hit with grinding, chest-thumping beats that seem custom-made to mess with your head—or more specifically, your cerebral cortex. This is music for people who think earplugs are for quitters. And just when you’re trying to get a grip, in drifts a voice sample—murmuring tantalizingly like it knows something you don’t. It’s cryptic, it’s haunting, and it lingers like an echo you can’t shake. The beat builds with a slow-burn intensity, inching up in pressure until you’re practically climbing the walls waiting for that final, brain-rattling crescendo. For fans of the old TV show  Captain Scarlet , the title alone is like a wink—and “The Mysterions” doesn’t disappoint in delivering that same sinister, sci-fi vibe. Conjuring images of Captain Scarlet in a gloomy industrial club, nodding alon...

  Edictum ’s “ Mars ” doesn’t just play; it seethes and prowls, churning a futuristic darkness where cyberpunk pulses through every beat. Inspired by Gustav Holst’s ominous “Mars” movement but reframed for a dystopian landscape, this track abandons the classical in favor of raw, industrial aggression. It’s less a tribute to the original score and more a descent into a mechanical war zone, where every note is a weapon and each beat is a pounding echo of conflict. Rather than mimicking Holst’s orchestral fury, Edictum channels the essence of Mars—the god of war himself—in distorted waves of synth and relentless bass. A dark atmosphere coils around the you as the track builds, a grinding march that escalates with fierce, unrestrained energy. You’re led into a sonic labyrinth of agony and wrath, where twisted screams become the visceral cries of battle, embodying war’s savage climax. This isn’t merely a song; it’s a full-body experience—a track that grips you and drags you under, pulsi...

  Posthuman 's " Millions " feels like a dark siren song, luring listeners into a world where pleasure and destruction intertwine. It’s gritty and seductive, driven by grinding, dirty synths that pulse with an almost primal energy. There’s a slick, pop sheen, but beneath that glossy surface lies something far more sinister—an undercurrent of indulgence teetering on the edge of collapse. The vocals are hypnotic, dripping with allure, as if whispering promises of ecstasy that you know are too good to be true. The song paints a vivid portrait of excess, where the soul finds itself entangled in fleeting highs, only to spiral into the inevitable decay that follows. It’s the allure of filth, a gleeful dance in the shadows where the line between pleasure and ruin blurs dangerously. "Millions" isn’t just a track; it’s a journey into the seductive depths of industrial-pop, where beauty and degradation coexist in a delicate, twisted balance. For fans of Depeche Mode, Nine...

  ILĀ ’s " murmur with ai.mogen (Imogen Heap) " feels like a whispered conversation between worlds, where human voices entwine with the digital, creating something at once familiar and alien. The track is a delicate fusion of organic and synthetic, blending the soulful nuances of ILĀ and Imogen Heap with the ethereal presence of ai.mogen, an AI manifestation of Heap herself. It pulses with an otherworldly energy, a sound that hovers between haunting and hypnotic. The real magic of "murmur" lies in its manipulation of the human voice. Using AI-driven vocal timbre transfer technology, the distinct qualities of ILĀ and Heap’s voices are seamlessly swapped, creating a strange, beautiful fusion that blurs the lines between the artists. Portrait XO’s work with DDSP models brings an eerie depth to the track, crafting a sonic landscape that feels both intimate and distant, as if the voices are reverberating in the corners of your mind. As the production unfolds, layered wit...

  O’o ’s new single " Tako-Tsubo " is like taking a bubble tea break inside a retro video game—quirky, jumpy, and completely infectious. You’ve got Japan-inspired references flying around like confetti, giving the whole thing a lighthearted manga vibe, as if Sailor Moon just swapped her tiara for a synthesizer. And it works! The story? Oh, just your typical octopus heartbreak. You know, that classic tale of a poor eight-armed cephalopod facing a grim fate, then transforming into the ultimate symbol of heartache. (Really, haven't we all been there?) But this is no sob story. The singer spins a weirdly charming tale, while the producer’s synths go rogue, as if they’re hopped up on too much caffeine, darting between your ears with an energy that makes you want to hit the dance floor—or at least tap your foot while wondering what just happened. It’s a delicious contradiction. On the one hand, you’ve got this danceable, happy-go-lucky beat that screams, "Let’s have some f...

  Fat Picnic 's " Monster " is the perfect Halloween party anthem for when you want to spook your guests, but also make sure they’re having way too much fun to be scared. It kicks off with rock riffs that roar like a banshee who’s discovered Red Bull, before switching to a reggae groove so infectious, even the zombies can’t resist a little shimmy. The guitars wail like a haunted house that's been overbooked for the season, while the reggae/ska    rhythm saunters in like the coolest ghoul at the graveyard party. This is no ordinary monster track—it’s a Frankenstein creation of sounds that, instead of terrorizing villages, will have you skanking and head-banging in unison.  The hooks are sharp enough to carve pumpkins with, but they’re so catchy you’ll find yourself singing along long after the witching hour. Fat Picnic has crafted a beast that knows how to balance spooky with seriously fun. "Monster" might growl, but it’s more likely to make you laugh while y...

  Pushwagnergruppen ’s debut single " Houellebecq Girl " feels like a joyride through a carnival of chaos, but you’re not sure if you’re having fun or if the Ferris wheel is about to collapse.  This DADA punk trio from Norway clearly got the memo that music should be both bizarre and entertaining—maybe too entertaining if you ask their bass. With a bassline so dark and heavy, it’s like DA GAMA (Tor-Arne Vikingstad) tuned his strings in the underworld. It thumps ominously under the surface, daring you to dance but also checking if you signed a waiver. Meanwhile, TAM-TAM (Per-Åsmund Reymert) on drums gives us rhythms that seem to defy both logic and physics. Is it a beat? Is it an experiment? Who knows—but it works, somehow, like a DIY rocket held together by duct tape. Then there’s SURREALISMUS (Geir Magne Staurland), delivering vocals that sound like the ramblings of a man who’s just escaped a particularly wild art installation. His performance is all manic energy and absurdi...

  Here at ‘Green Banana’ we have long been singing the praises of Jodie Langford . Now it seems that the word is spreading. With support from BBC Introducing, BBC6 Music & Radio X.  Jodie Langford’s double A-side single,   I Don’t Know / Locked Out , dances in the space between triumph and trepidation. Following her appearance at Reading & Leeds and a feature on BBC 6Music’s Roundtable, the Hull-based spoken-word artist pairs up with Endoflevelbaddie, whose vibrant electronic beats pulse like the nervous energy she seeks to unravel. In  I Don’t Know , Langford captures the delicate balance between confidence and collapse. The song is a reflection of her own struggles with anxiety, as her career ascends but the ground beneath her feels increasingly unstable. The relentless hum of electronic rhythms mirrors the inner chaos, a symphony of sound and self-doubt. As she spits lines like “staring through a stranger’s glasses,” she opens a window into the disorienti...

  Pocket Knife Army ’s new single, “ Intruders ,” feels like someone invited the ghost of  Beetlejuice  to a synth party—and he showed up with a drum machine. It’s a bouncy, offbeat electro-rock track that has the chaotic charm of a haunted house with disco lights. You can’t help but picture skeletons and mischievous spirits doing the conga as the song marches along, like a Halloween parade that’s way more fun than spooky. Inspired by Tim Burton’s  Beetlejuice , this track is their tribute to the film’s delightful absurdity. With the sequel now in theaters (coincidence?), the timing couldn’t be better. Pocket Knife Army’s knack for pairing retro synths with futuristic beats creates a vibe that’s equal parts eerie and toe-tapping. It’s like if the 80s had a séance with the 2020s, and somehow, it worked. What makes “Intruders” so endearing is its playful energy. You can tell these two had a blast making it—no AI involved, just pure human mischief. It’s the kind of trac...