For the newest edition of Best Songs, we hit up sweet93, which is the shoegaze-informed project of the New York-based guitarist and vocalist Chloe, who answered some questions for us right before embarking on a tour with Porches. She’s still on the road as we speak—be sure to go to a show if it comes to your town. Check out her answers and listen to her newest single below.

Best song for hanging out in your room all day?

“Loro” by Pinback

I want to crawl inside of this song. I want to swim in the frequencies.

Best song by a 1990s indie rock band?

“Soon” by My Bloody Valentine 

Every part of this song lifts my heavy heart. Unfortunately, I am just another dude looking for rare MBV shirts on Grailed.

Best song to listen to right before bed?

“True Love Waits” by Radiohead 

My dreams are so vivid when I don’t smoke too much weed before bed and this song sounds like a dream to me … I love it so much.

Best song that uses only a guitar and a vocal?

“Dagger” by Slowdive

Like in Alice In Wonderland when she drinks the potion to become small, this song makes me feel very small, in a good way. Just a drop of water in the ocean.

Best song for staring at your shoes?

“Raining On Your Pillow” by DIIV

There are infinite answers to this one … But recently this has been my favorite. My current hyper fixation, I listened to this 20 times in a row the other day.

Best song to be playing when you get good news?

“Waves” by Kanye West

Something about the way it just immediately goessss … I feel so happy when I scream this song. Makes me think of my best friend Molly.

Best song to be playing when you get bad news?

“Twilight” by Elliot Smith

I’ve had to set boundaries with Elliot Smith … But when I get bad news, I really want to allow myself the time to feel it completely, and his music always meets me there. In my sad/low moments, it feels like a hug because he’s so soft with it.

Best song for walking to the deli?

“One Kall” by D. Savage

My favorite genres are alternative rock and rap. D. Savage has been one of my favorite artists since 2020. I feel so connected to his world for literally no reason.

Best song to listen to when you are on hold with customer service?

"Love Songs on the Radio" by Mojave 3

In a situation like this, I need something grounding … Something real … Something to keep me from ripping my face off. Bring me Mojave 3.

Best song made by a close friend?

“Bread Believer” by Porches

I love porches and this song makes me wanna dance. Production goes crazy and i’m inspired everytime i listen… I am the lil robot ghost that sings “Bread Believer” towards the end, and we’re going on tour this fall. <3