MOJO PLAYLIST

All rise, for the month’s best epic pop, sunny dub and punk reborn.

1 THE SMILE WE DON’T KNOW WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS

The surprise of Glastonbury’s livestream from May 22: Thom Yorke (above), Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner’s new band. Their intriguing set peaked with this Cure-esque glower. Find it: Twitter @thesmiletheband

2 THE BEACH BOYS BIG SUR

Time to retire those old Landlocked bootlegs, as this serene Cali beatitude is officially release. From the Sunflower/Surf’s Up outtakes box set Feel Flows, released on July 30. Find it: streaming services

3 SHARON VAN ETTEN 3 & ANGEL OLSEN LIKE I USED TO

Alchemical results from this indie hook-up, as Springsteen meets late Abba’s epic pop theatre. Find it: YouTube

4 MOUSE RAT THE PIT

The grunge revival starts here, with the debut from Pawnee, Indiana’s second-best band. Parks & Recreation fans will already know Chris Pratt’s sensational Veddering. Find it: streaming services

5 XAN TYLER & MAD PROFESSOR CLARION CALL

Technique singer Tyler pairs with UK dubmaster. More sunny than spacey, her voice balances lyrical bite. Find it: YouTube

6 PAUL WELLER AND MADNESS THE HARDER THEY COME

Live at the Palladium in May, Jimmy Cliff’s anthem finds Weller and the Mads in soulful yet justified mood.

Find it: YouTube

7 A CERTAIN RATIO THE GUV’NOR

ACR pay tribute to Andrew Weatherall via depth-charging techno with extra drums.

Find it: ACR: EPC 12-inch/Bandcamp

8 NATHAN SALSBURG PSALM 147

Scholar of folk tradition turns his attention to Hebrew psalms, with help from Joan Shelley, Will Oldham and James Elkington. Find it: Bandcamp

9 THE CLASH THREE CARD 9 TRICK (REBOOTED)

Fan Gerald Manns took The Clash’s synthy Cut The Crap, isolated Joe Strummer’s voice and re-recorded it with aggro-punk guitars. Its possibly unofficial new vinyl release Mohawk Revenge will help fund a Berlin Clash museum. Find it: YouTube

10 STEWART LEE USE YOUR LOAF

The 41st best stand-up ever folk-drones The Nightingales’ 1982 song of toil, with the ‘Gales’ newie Ten Bob Each Way on the 45 flip. Find it: Fire 7-inch/streaming services