Ducktails Essentials

Noisy experimentalists-turned-indie rock charmers Ducktails blend gorgeous melodies, breezy vocals, and shimmering guitar textures into an off-kilter take on classic dream-pop. Debuting in the late '00s, the band crafted sparkling hooks too catchy to ignore, even under layers of buzzing feedback. Despite their chilled-out vibe and irresistible sing-along hooks, they've never lost their love for psychedelic noise—which makes for a playlist packed with tracks both warmly inviting and subtly weird.