If there’s one thing Lemon know how to do, it’s wrap big truths in even bigger grooves. Their ninth single of 2025, Maybe It’s You, is technically a breakup song—but don’t expect some weepy ballad or bitter scorched-earth rant. Instead, the Amsterdam outfit lean hard into their self-coined “Nedchester” sound—a swirl of indie rock, funked-up soul, and those baggy, blissed-out grooves that defined the Madchester scene. Think Stone Roses shaking hands with The Charlatans, but through a distinctly Dutch filter.

From the very first beat, Maybe It’s You has that strut. The drums land loose and swaggering, the bassline slinks like it knows a secret, and the guitars shimmer with that woozy, half-psych touch. It’s dancefloor-ready but still guitar-band raw—a hybrid that Lemon have been perfecting all year with their #lemon12 series. This one might be their most confident yet.

Lyrically, it’s as blunt as a Dutch bartender calling last orders. “I don’t care if it’s me or you, let’s just admit that we are through.” No melodrama, no endless “what ifs,” just the plain truth that when love stops working, there’s no point keeping up the pretense. It’s the kind of line that cuts straight through the noise—sharp, simple, almost funny in its directness. And yet, paired with such a groove-heavy backing, it becomes something you want to move to, not mope about.

What’s clever is how Lemon take a breakup anthem and spin it into a communal release. Instead of wallowing, you’re dancing. Instead of staring into the abyss, you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, pint in hand, shouting the chorus like you’re happy to be free. That’s the Madchester trick, really—the alchemy of turning heartbreak and frustration into something euphoric. And Lemon absolutely nail it.

Production-wise, the track is polished but never sterile. You can feel the sweat of the live band in the mix—loose hi-hats, jangly guitars, bass that rattles the room just enough. It sounds like it was built to echo off the walls of a packed club, and given their history of tearing up stages with acts like Primal Scream and The Charlatans, you know it’ll land even harder live.

What makes Maybe It’s You so addictive, though, is Lemon’s sense of balance. They’ve got the baggy rhythm, sure, but they lace it with pop smarts—hooks that sneak into your head, melodies that shine. It’s not pastiche, it’s evolution. They’re not just copying Madchester; they’re extending it into something that feels both nostalgic and new.

With each single, Lemon keep proving why they’re one of the most exciting bands bubbling up from the Netherlands. They’re not afraid of big references (Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Happy Mondays) but they never sound stuck in the past. Instead, they filter that lineage through their own kaleidoscopic lens—equal parts groove, grit, and pop sparkle.

Maybe It’s You might be a breakup song, but it’s also a celebration: of endings that free you, of rhythms that won’t quit, of the weirdly life-affirming act of admitting defeat and dancing anyway. It’s the kind of track that could play just as well in a smoky basement club as it could at a festival field as the sun sets. And it’s further proof that Lemon aren’t just chasing nostalgia—they’re building a scene of their own, one single at a time.

A breakup anthem you can party to, Maybe It’s You is Lemon at their sharpest, grooviest, and most infectious. Put it on, turn it up, and remember: sometimes the end is just the start of a better night out.

“Maybe It's You” is available now on all major streaming platforms

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