Laidback Luke & Sander Van Doorn – Who's Wearing The Cap (North Base Remix)

After bringing you the A-Trak remix the other day, here is Manchester-based collective North Base's take on the massive new single from Laidback Luke & Sander Van Doorn. North Base includes Silver, Prophecy, Sonic, Microcosm, Ikee B & MC Longman, who have all been a part of the Manchester scene from the early beginnings of Electronic music, but now they have come together to provide us with a fresh and relevant sound that still has elements of their old skool style. They have lots of new remixes on the way, and you will be able to catch them at places such as Global Gathering, Invincible Festival, Hideout, Outlook & many more in the near future. There are two Dubstep remixes available, but this is the definitely the strongest, and you can pick it up from HERE.

XO Man - Follow Fashion (Acoustic) (Feat. Ed Sheeran, Mikill Pane, Master Shortie & Sincere)

XO Man calls on Ed Sheeran for a special acoustic performance of his new single, Follow Fashion, which features Mikill Pane, Master Shortie & Sincere. Massive fan of the original, but this is something else - follow fashion...

Ed Sheeran - You Need Me x Chase & Status - Let You Go (XFM Winter Wonderland)

Ed Sheeran and Chase & Status last night headlined the first of two XFM Winter Wonderland charity gigs - it wasn't the greatest event I've ever been to, but the line-up was pretty huge and it was nice to see Chase & Status' final show of 2011 blow the roof off a capacity Manchester Apollo. December 15th will see XFM bring there special brand to London's Brixton academy with an indie focussed line-up of The Horrors, Kaiser Chiefs, The Maccabees, Band Of Skulls and We Are Augustines. Not my cup of tea.

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Dub Phizix & Skeptical - Marka (Feat. Strategy) (Video)

Some cool visuals for the new collaborative single from Dub Phizix & Skeptical, which features Strategy on the vocals. Sick beat, sick bars, sick track - big movements in Manchester. Available to pre-order HERE on December 9th and it will be out December 19th.

Rebecca Ferguson - Shoulder To Shoulder x Run Free

Here are my two favourite tracks from Rebecca Ferguson's debut album, Heaven, which was released today on Syco. Not a huge fan of X-Factor contestants, but this girl has a simply incredible voice, and the 60s vibe that the album has is difficult for anyone to not appreciate. A few boring moments along the way, but overall a very pleasant listen - hopefully she'll last a bit longer than Duffy did. Get your copy HERE.

Adele - 21: Best Selling Album of 21st Century

The Official Chart Company have today announced that Adele's mind-blowingly successful album, 21, has now become the biggest selling album of the 21st Century in the UK. The album is this week spending its 45th consecutive week in the Top 10 after shifting 61,274 copies - this means the sales total now stands at 3,418,131; this sees it pass Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black'. However, the most impressive fact is that its already the UK's 11th biggest selling album of all-time and is the second biggest selling album by a female artist (in the UK), behind Madonna's 'Immaculate Collection'. After less than 12 months, and with Christmas/New Year to come, I think it's safe to say she's smashed it.

Laidback Luke & Sander Van Doorn – Who's Wearing The Cap (A-Trak Remix)

After posting a preview of this a couple of weeks ago, I can now bring you A-Trak's smashing remix of the new collaborative single from Laidback Luke & Sander Van Doorn in full. Pick up your copy HERE - super wonky.

Sub Focus - Falling Down

UKF posted this new track from Sub Focus last night, which will be available as a free download from HERE at 7pm tonight. A big tune from one of the most talented producers in Electronic music. Diversity is the key.

Ed Sheeran to launch Paw Print Records

On November 21st Ed Sheeran took to his Twitter to tell his followers that there would be some exciting news announced in early December. As promised, Sheeran yesterday announced that he will be launching his own record label, Paw Print Records, which will allow him to independantly release and own all of his old material. The five EPs are set to be released on December 12th and are something that every music lover needs to have in their collection. Onwards and upwards.

Common - The Believer (Feat. John Legend)

After blessing us with three cuts from his forthcoming album, The Dreamer The Believer, Common has now let loose this beautiful piece of Hip-Hop, which features fellow G.O.O.D. Music signee John Legend. Safe to say this album is going to be pretty special - you can get your copy on December 20th.