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This time, we reviewed two new tracks from the latest album by the British project Rainy Day Café, led by musician and producer Ben Williams.

The first track You Might Never Come Home feels less like traditional bedroom pop and more like a bedroom-infused take on the garage rock revival. It even calls to mind early The Strokes – raw, energetic, unpretentious. In just two and a half minutes, the song never loses its momentum, it’s driven by crisp, lo-fi production and a memorable, hooky chorus that revolves around the track’s title. It’s short and punchy.

Both songs are part of When I’m Older, a collection of the artist’s favorite songs and sonic experiments, recorded over the past three years. The album serves as a personal time capsule – part sketchbook, part diary – capturing the evolution of a young artist refining their sound.

While You Might Never Come Home fits comfortably into the mold of a classic indie rock single, Rainy Day Café leans into the more experimental side of the project. Clocking in at just 75 seconds, it’s a brief but gorgeous instrumental piece. Built around a simple, looping riff, the track slowly opens up with subtle shifts and textures. The guitar tone is lush and slightly gritty, adding a raw, analog feel that makes the whole thing feel beautifully lived-in.