SBTRKT - New Dorp, New York (Feat. Ezra Koenig)

Premiered today on BBC Radio 1, SBTRKT aka. Aaron Jerome has revealled the first track from his forthcoming sophomore album, Wonder Where We Land. The track entitled 'New Dorp, New York' was written and recorded alongside Vampire Weekend lead singer Ezra Koenig and sees the mercurial producer pursue a very different sound to anything found on his debut. I feel it's going to take a few listens to get my head round this one, but I'm excited to hear more.

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Alt-J - Left Hand Free

Alt-J continue to build on their reputation as a band that refuse to be pigeon-holed with 'Left Hand Free' the second track to be unveiled from their highly anticipated second album. While 'Hunger Of The Pine' was a typically alternative piece of indie-electronic ethereal Alt-J pop, 'Left Hand Free' captures a more traditional classic rock sound, albeit with a new-age twist. Love them or hate them, Alt-J remain one of the most forward thinking bands in the business.

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Jessie Ware - Tough Love (Cyril Hahn Remix)

After premiering 'Tough Love', the lead single from her forthcoming sophmore album, just 3 weeks ago Jessie Ware has now unveiled the first remix to be included on the single package which comes from Canadian producer and lPMR abel mate Cyril Hahn. Hahn has made only a few subtle production changes for his re-interpretation of the track, but when the original is this good why would you make any more?

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Jamie xx - All Under One Roof Raving

A bit late on this one, but some tracks are too good not to post. Premiered as a special delivery on Annie Mac's Radio 1 show last Friday night, the legend that is Jamie xx comes through with a brand new piece of music set for release on Young Turks on August 11th. The track, entitled 'All Under One Roof Raving', samples Mark Leckey’s 1999 short film, “Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore”, features plenty of Jamie xx's signature steel drums and was created as an ode to UK rave culture. Real music. 

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Layla - Black Mud (Aquilo Remix)

Premiered by Pigeons and Planes earlier this week, young Lake District duo Aquillo have put their own atmospheric spin on the lead single from London based singer Layla's new Black Mud EP. The remix is typical of the boys' work to date and incorporates a variety of sounds and instruments to create a layered production effect that is totally absorbing, yet manages to perfectly isolate and highlight the strength of Layla's vocal. I've been impressed by everything these two have put out so far and this is no exception. Mark my words, Aquillo have a big future ahead of them.

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Alt-J - Hunger of The Pine

After what seems like an age away former Mercury prize winners Alt-J return with their first piece of new music since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album An Awesome Wave. The track, entitled 'Hunger Of The Pine', is a slow-building experimental number that blends indie rock with new age electronic sounds in a way that only Alt-J can. More suprising still it samples vocals from Miley Cyrus, the lyric 'I'm a female rebel' lifted from the singer's song '4x4'. Suprises aside, Alt-J are back and sounding better than ever.

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Lewis Watson - Stay (Official Video)

Official visuals for the lead single from Lewis Watson's forthcoming debut album 'The Morning', which is set to be released on June 16th. You can pre-order HERE.

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Alpines - No Other Love

Pop duo Alpines come through with a brand new single that sees them try to tap into the wave of alternative dance music currently taking the UK charts by storm, by going in an obviously more up-beat direction than much of their previous work, and with some considerable success. Pre-order the duo's new album Oasis HERE and get 'No Other Love' for free today. 

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Aquilo - You There (Official Video)

Official visuals for the incredible new single from Lake District duo Aquilo, which is without doubt one of my favourite tracks of 2014 so far. Pre-order the EP, HERE.

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London Grammar - If You Wait

'If You Wait' is the title track and one of the standout moments from the truly spellbounding debut album by London Grammar, which was released today and looks set to challenge the Arctic Monkeys for the #1 spot in the UK charts next week, with both versions currently in the top 5 on iTunes. The production on this track is nothing short of enchanting and Hannah's voice takes me to another world. Please get your copy HERE - thanks.

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