🎧 Nopality Magazine’s June Playlist
Compiled by the Nopality Editorial Team | June 2025
Each month, our team shares the tracks they’ve had on repeat. June’s picks span genres and continents, showcasing both emerging talent and established artists. Below is a breakdown of each song and artist featured on the list.
Lorenzo
Wisp – “Save Me Now”
Released in 2024, “Save Me Now” is one of the breakout tracks from Wisp, an artist known for their contributions to the modern shoegaze revival. Wisp gained traction through social media and streaming platforms, establishing a strong following within underground alternative circles.
Leila
Courtney Barnett – “Rae Street”
“Rae Street” is the opening track of Things Take Time, Take Time, released in November 2021. Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer-songwriter recognized for her lyrical storytelling and has been nominated for multiple ARIA and Grammy Awards.
Pretty Sick – “Telephone”
“Telephone” appears on Makes Me Sick, Makes Me Smile, released in 2022. Pretty Sick is led by NYC-based musician Sabrina Fuentes. The band has signed to Dirty Hit, a label known for artists like The 1975 and Beabadoobee.
Lisa
Laufey – “Falling Behind”
This track is from Laufey’s debut album Everything I Know About Love, released in 2022. Laufey is a classically trained Icelandic-Chinese artist who blends jazz, pop, and classical music. She was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 2024 Grammys.
Alexis
TWICE – “Strategy”
“Strategy” is an original release from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (2025). TWICE is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. They are one of the most commercially successful K-pop acts globally, with multiple platinum albums and global tours.
Mel
Gabriela – “Katseye”
“Katseye” is the debut release from the global girl group of the same name, launched in 2024 as a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records. Gabriela is one of six members selected through the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy.
Odawni
Jessie Reyez – “Beggin 4 Luv”
Released in 2022, “Beggin 4 Luv” is part of Jessie Reyez’s second studio album YESSIE. Reyez is a Canadian-Colombian singer-songwriter whose debut EP Kiddo gained critical acclaim. She has collaborated with artists like Eminem, Calvin Harris, and 6LACK.
Vi-Anh
Gio Navas – “Venom”
“Venom” is a 2024 release from Gio Navas, a Latinx pop artist based in the U.S. Navas has independently released music exploring bilingual themes and cultural identity, gaining attention on TikTok and regional streaming charts.
Lady Gaga – “Garden of Eden”
“Garden of Eden” is an unreleased or leaked demo track circulating among fans online. Lady Gaga, an American singer and songwriter, has released six studio albums and has received 13 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award.
Lucero
Djo – “GAP TOOTH SMILE”
This track appears on DECIDE, the second studio album by Djo (Joe Keery), released in 2022. Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, began his solo music career in 2019 after playing with the band Post Animal.
j-hope & GloRilla – “Killin’ It Girl”
As of now, “Killin’ It Girl” is not an officially released track. j-hope is a rapper and dancer from BTS, signed under BigHit Music. GloRilla is a Memphis-based rapper who gained national recognition with her 2022 single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go).”
V
Scowl – “Not Hell, Not Heaven”
Released in 2024, “Not Hell, Not Heaven” is part of Psychic Dance Routine, an EP by Scowl. The California-based hardcore band was formed in 2019 and has played major festivals such as Coachella and When We Were Young.
Narrow Head – “Stay”
“Stay” is included on Moments of Clarity, released in 2023. Narrow Head is a band from Houston, Texas, known for blending elements of shoegaze, grunge, and alternative rock.
Tricot – “18, 19”
“18, 19” is a track by Japanese math-rock band Tricot, known for complex time signatures and instrumental arrangements. Formed in 2010, they have toured internationally and released multiple full-length albums.
Julieta
Ateez – “Lemon Drop”
Released in 2024, “Lemon Drop” is part of Ateez’s ongoing THE WORLD album series. Ateez debuted in 2018 under KQ Entertainment and has become one of the most prominent fourth-generation K-pop groups.
Yugyeom – “Shall We Dance”
“Shall We Dance” is a solo track by Yugyeom, former member of GOT7. Since signing with AOMG, he has released R&B-focused solo projects, including Point of View: U in 2021.
Gwen
TWICE – “Takedown” (KPop Demon Hunters)
“Takedown” is another original song from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. TWICE continues to diversify their discography through global collaborations and multimedia projects.
Wisp – “Save Me Now” (Repeat)
This is a repeat entry from Lorenzo, emphasizing Wisp’s impact across team members' listening habits.
