Some Things For The Weekend

The Night Out 
Let 'Warrior' featuring Kimbra (off of Somebody I Used To Know), Mark Foster (off of Foster The People) and A-Trak (off of producing and that) get you into a synth-y, 80s, feelgood party mood.
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The Morning After 
Whilst you're nursing your hangover, have the Bombay Bicycle remix of Little Talks by Of Monsters And Men. Perfect, easy, Sunday listening.
 

Song Of The Day - Bat For Lashes, "Laura"

Making it's debut as Zane Lowe's "Hottest Record In The World" on his Radio 1 show last night, "Laura" signals the melodic, melancholic and heart-wrenching return of Bat For Lashes.
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Natasha Khan spoke to the DJ, confirming that her third album "The Haunted Man" would be released in October of this year after having started work on it back in 2010.


"Laura" is available for download now on iTunes and "The Haunted Man" is released on the 15th October.

Mumford & Sons release new album details

After what seems like an age after the release of Sigh No More, the folkish, barn-storming troubadours Mumford & Sons have finally gone public with details of their next album.
Set to be released on the 24th September this year, Babel will feature 12 tracks from the group. 
The album art looks wonderful and I for one am eagerly waiting to hear a sample of their new material.
(For the full tracklisting and details of their US and Australian and New Zealand tour, head to their website.)

Song Of The Day - New Look, "Nap On The Bow"

If you like your music minimalist, chilled, synthed and classy, this track is definitely one for you. New Look, a Toronto-based duo consisting of vocalist Sarah Ruba and 'multi-instrumentalist' Adam Pavo (who are married, coincidentally. Aawwwh...!) met in 2005, recorded some demo tracks before recording their full EP "How's My Hair?". The self-titled album, released in the autumn of 2011 (and therefore available now if you want it. I know, I'm late to the party on this one) took three years to record, taking the couple to Brooklyn, Berlin and Ontario and even on tour with The XX.


For more information, check out their WEBSITE where you can also sign up to the mailing list and receive a free download of an album track. 

Irritatingly Catchy Tunes That I Won't Apologise For Liking

Much like a mosquito that bites and leaves an itchy red lump, there are some tunes out at the moment that have gotten under my skin. Playing them over and over is akin to having to scratch the bite; you know it's probably not the best thing for you but dammit, it's addictive and it feels good.


There are three songs that I can't seem to leave along right now. The first one is "Love You So" by Delilah, the follow up to "Go". The video is an amazing mix of archive footage cut with scenes of the lady herself. Slightly less breathy than "Go". This is probably a good thing. She sounded like she was having a Lady Chatterly 'crisis' at points, which was distracting. This is released on the 18th of this month.

Florence + The Machine's album track "Spectrum" has also been played almost constantly for the past month, ever since I heard this on Annie Mac's Friday night show when Florence Welch filled in. Taken from the album "Ceremonials" (out now, in case you were wondering), I hope this is released as a single. It has more balls than Shake It Out and I like that.

Finally on the repeat, if you like your music with a more haunting, ethereal, synth-y sound, I fully recommend "Gone" from the wonderful Paper Crows (who, as I understand it, are busy recording at the moment - this is exciting news!) I fully blame Nick Grimshaw for this one. Over a week has passed and I still can't seem to leave it alone. I do love a female vocalist.