7. Sometimes // The Academic
‘Sometimes’ is clearly inspired by The Kooks (particularly their earlier stuff) and I see no problems in that. The song itself is an annoyingly catchy chorus bubbling with energy. If you get the chance to look at the other tracks on their EP, ‘Loose Friends’, it almost becomes impossible to deny that The Academic’s music is stadium ready. Obviously until they find their way into the venue nearest you, their music will do just fine blaring through your speakers. The indie-pop music that these boys deliver through to listeners is perfectly suited for any and all road trip playlists that one encounters, and if they are lucky enough to captivate you, into all of your other miscellaneous playlists.