SONG OF THE DAY - Depeche Mode | Heaven (Freemasons club mix)

As beautiful as the Basildon-born band's newest release is in it's original, slower form, this remix from masters of house Freemasons gives it the sort of kick up the bum that does this track a bit of justice. 

Perfect running anthem. Enjoy.

Sigur Ros' new album expected in June

Following on from their 2012 release Valtari, the Icelandic trio have wasted no time in getting their next record Kveikur out and into the public domain.

Set for release on June 17th in the UK (and a day later for US fans), the album will include nine tracks with the lead (and somewhat dark, heavy and grime-y) single Brennisteinn already being streamed via YouTube.


TRACKLIST
1. Brennisteinn
2. Hrafntinna
3. Isjaki
4. Yfirbord
5. Stormur
6. Kveikur
7. Rafstraumur
8. Bláprádur
9. Var

30 Seconds To Mars announce details of their new album and release a new single

Set for release on the 20th May, 'LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS' is the 4th studio album to come from the L.A. rockers.

The album, co-produced by frontman Jared Leto and Steve Lillywhite who has also produced for the likes of Peter Gabriel, Morrissey and Beady Eye, will feature 12 tracks, including the lead single "Up In The Air" which, earlier this month, was sent into space from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station and is available to download from today.



TRACKLISTING:
1. Birth
2. Conquistador
3. Up In The Air
4. City Of Angels
5. The Race
6. End Of All Days
7. Pyres Of Varanasi
8. Bright Lights
9. Do Or Die
10. Convergence
11. Northern Lights
12. Depuis Le Debut

The album artwork itself comes from Damien Hirst's Colour Chart series and is called 'Isonicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester'. Another piece from the artist will be appearing on the CD itself.

SONG OF THE DAY - Flume | Holdin On

I can't tell you why I had this on a loop most of last night but I couldn't leave it alone. I couldn't stop listening to it. I think repetitive listening might become a problem today, too.

The sample of the vintage disco/soul vocal from Antony White's "I Can't Turn You Loose" shouldn't work with an electronic, 'off' dub beat but 21-year-old Flume has definitely managed it.

There's a lot to be said for young, "bedroom" producers in this field of music - Harley Streten (as I'm sure his mother still calls him when she's on the war path) was only 13 when he began playing with music, taking samples and "chipmunked" vocals with his products being played on his native Australian radio networks soon after.

(Taken from his self-titled EP, available through the Future Classic website)

PAPER AEROPLANES | Little Letters

This year is going to be a massive one for solo females and bands featuring a strong, unique vocal from a woman. On a list already comprising of the likes Daughter, London Grammar, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (who made a massive comeback with Sacrilege) and Laura Mvula, Paper Aeroplanes add their heart-wrenching, emotionally poetic folk sound with their latest single "Little Letters". Taken from their new album of the same name set for release on the 13th of May, the Welsh duo Sarah Howells and Richard Llewellyn's newest track is a thing of sorrowful beauty.

Tour dates in Europe in support of Tom Luneburger are available, as are tickets for their own UK tour on their website.

Laura Marling: new album set for May release

She's back! The British folk singer Laura Marling has announced the name of her new album and fourth studio release as Once I Was An Eagle and is expected to be released in Europe on the 27th May.

As if that wasn't enough, the Hampshire born musician has also been generous enough to give us all the album tracklisting and a free stream of one of the new tracks, "Where Can I Go?" which has almost a gospel, 'deep south' vibe.

1. Take The Night Off
2. I Was An Eagle
3. You Know
4. Breathe
5. Master Hunter
6. Little Love Caster
7. Devil’s Resting Place
8. Interlude
9. Undine
10. Where Can I Go?
11. Once
12. Pray For Me
13. When Were You Happy? (And How Long Has That Been)
14. Love Be Brave
15. Little Bird
16. Saved These Words

SHOUT OUT LOUDS | Walking In Your Footsteps

I know the cloud and rain has returned once again but don't let the weather be an excuse to get you down. Inject a little sunshine into your day with the sound-hug that is Shout Out Louds.

There seems to be a wealth of musical talent coming from the Nordic set of late, oftentimes folk-y, indie pop sounds with something of an electronic twist, starting with the likes of Bjork and Royksopp and latterly the likes of Of Monsters And Men, Niki and the Dove, Be The Bear and Philco Fiction.

Their new album "Optica" is available to buy now.

Turn it up and enjoy.