SONIQPIX COLLECTION

This is the full history of SONIQPIX. Week by week, our editors select three tracks that define our mood: indie finds, current-year sparks, and legacy tracks with staying power. Explore the evolution of our sonic identity.

SONIQPIX Archive

Week of 12/08/2025

  • Indie Pick Selected by Danny Dorko

    Penelope

    Pinback · 2001

    A masterclass in restraint. “Penelope” is quiet but magnetic, a looping tide of basslines and whispered emotion that feels like late-night coastal air. A timeless indie staple that rewards every listen.

  • Current Year Selected by Danny Dorko

    Dang

    Rainbow Kitten Surprise · 2025

    A pulse of modern alt energy—sleek grooves, unexpected turns, and that unmistakable RKS emotional drop. “Dang” lands with the confidence of a band evolving in real time.

  • Legacy Track Selected by Danny Dorko

    Somebody

    Depeche Mode · 1985

    A raw and aching confession from one of synthpop’s most iconic voices. “Somebody” strips everything down to its emotional core—tender, exposed, and quietly devastating. A reminder that simplicity can still shatter you.

Week of 12/01/2025

  • Indie Pick Selected by Danny Dorko

    Little Bit o’ Soul

    The Linda Lindas · 2023

    Punchy, youthful, and unapologetically loud. The Linda Lindas channel the spirit of DIY punk with an infectious sense of fun.

  • Current Year Selected by Danny Dorko

    Mystical Magical

    Benson Boone · 2025

    Warm, widescreen indie-pop with a dreamy lift — an instant emotional hit built for right now.

  • Legacy Track Selected by Danny Dorko

    Like a Rolling Stone (Stripped Live)

    The Rolling Stones · 1995

    Raw, loose, and alive — a rare moment where one of rock’s biggest bands sounds small-room intimate.