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When we last heard from Canadian producer Jacques Greene he was collaborating with vocalist Tinashe on “Painted Faces” as part of Yours Truly’s “Songs From Scratch” project, and now he’s back with another brilliant vocalist in tow. This... Read more »

Valentina‘s recently released Wolves EP is excellent. With production courtesy of Kwes., her vocals either softly tug at your heartstrings, or soar majestically through undeniably catchy choruses. We suggested that fans of Jessie Ware’s soulful pop sound might enjoy Valentina’s... Read more »

Bristol based producer Phaeleh has linked up with vocalist Augustus Ghost (half of Snow Ghosts, who recently impressed with “Murder Cries“) for an atmospheric five and a half minute journey through a world of moonlit melancholy.... Read more »

Wolf Alice, one of our favourite new rock bands at the moment, are on a green screen hype for the grainy, retro feel video for “Bros,” their sweetly sentimental ode to childhood friendship. The video may be a... Read more »

Madeaux, self-described producer of “chopped and screwed electronic soul,” and someone we’ve been keeping an eye on since he made this great hour long mix for us last year, has had a crack at remixing “Young... Read more »

Dance music innovator, garage legend, and Daft Punk collaborator Todd Edwards has absolutely, totally, without a shadow of a doubt got your Sunday listening sorted with his glorious Essential Mix, aired on BBC Radio 1 on Friday... Read more »

What first impressed about South African artist Petite Noir was his rich baritone, which we were introduced to near the end of last year on the dark, atmospheric “Till We Ghosts.” What’s most impressive this time... Read more »

The last we heard of Jamie N Commons‘ “Rumble and Sway,” it was being remixed into the future by Monsieur Adi, but now the raucous, whiskey-soaked throwback is returned to its original form, accompanied by a stylish... Read more »

MANS are straight back to the 70s on “Various Lovers,” following the precedent they set on the groove-laden “Mellow Magic Marker.” With a funky disco strut, Prince-esque vocals, and a healthy sense of fun, “Various Lovers” draws heavily on the... Read more »

Josef Salvat’s moody, sultry pop gem “Hustler,” which impressed with understated production and a soaring hook, has got an appropriately weird video. Following the song’s lyrics about a “hustler’s pain,” the video intersperses clips of Salvat contemplating his terrible... Read more »

“Red,” the slow-moving standout from Phoria’s recent Bloodworks EP now has a striking, appropriately themed video to accompany the subtly powerful song. Watch it above.... Read more »

British musician Bibio, who you may or may not remember from his melancholic remix of Bombay Bicycle Club’s “Shuffle,” has a new album out on Tuesday, which by the sounds of things continues in the same... Read more »

Today, Fryars gives us another look at his forthcoming album Power, which by the sounds of things is going to be an expansive, poignant tour de force for the young artist. Having announced his return in style with the... Read more »

  The production on this one. Such a winner. Starting off with what could be a dark hip-hop beat, the introduction of tribal drums and rasping, Tricky-esque whispered vocals give no clues as to the more... Read more »

Musical innovator Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet guested on WNYU’s Beats In Space, giving host Tim Sweeney a brief interview, before delving into his record collection for an eclectic mix. Ranging from classic Prince to new Jai... Read more »