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Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear
Published Monday, May 16 2011, 16:00 BST | By Robert Copsey | 5 comments
Below are ten of our favourite tracks that we're currently listening to, including Justice, Parade, Ed Sheeran and Young Knives.
Justice: 'Civilization'
Four years after their debut album, Gaspard Auge and Xavier de Ronsay return with 'Civilization' - and with a catchy melody and sledgehammering electro-beat, their sophomore LP is shaping up to sound as impressive as their last.
Neon Hitch: 'Silly Girl'
After touring with Neneh Cherry, Professor Green and 50 Cent, 2011 looks to be London singer-songwriter Neon Hitch's breakout year. This cut from her debut album, which was executive-produced by Benny Blanco (Ke$ha, Wiz Khalifa), is a hypnotising mix of tribal beats and head-spinning electronics.
Grouplove: 'Itchin' on a Photograph'
Brooklynite indie-alt quintet Grouplove release their major label debut 'Itchin' on a Photograph' on June 19. Currently on NME's 'Radar' tour, this follow-up to the infectious indie-release 'Colours' is summer road trip music at its best.
Lady GaGa: 'Judas' (Goldfrapp remix)
Following her leather-clad performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend, this re-swizzle of 'Judas' courtesy of Goldfrapp turns the song's Euro-pop chorus into an altogether more sinister affair.
Ed Sheeran: 'The A Team'
After five self-released EPs and over 600 live shows, Ed Sheeran releases his official debut single on June 13. The atmospheric acoustics combined with his fragile vocal has us more than excited for his first LP '+', due out this summer.
Parade: 'Perfume'
Following the success of 'Louder', Parade have hauled in producers The Fairground once again for their follow-up 'Perfume'; a feel-good pop ditty about boys, shoes and smellies. Listen to a preview of the track below:
Young Knives: 'Human Again'
Their critically acclaimed third studio set Ornaments From the Silver Arcade may have underperformed in the charts, but Young Knives are pressing on regardless with its '60s jangle pop standout 'Human Again', which is officially released on May 30.
Fallulah: 'I Lay My Head'
Danish star Fallulah is gearing up to release her debut album in the UK - and with the trailer's playful guitars, Balkan-style drums and a Bat-for-Lashes-meets-Kate-Bush delivery, we're sure it'll have little trouble bothering the charts when it's released on August 29.
JoJo: 'The Other Chick'
After four years of label conflicts, a now-all-grown-up JoJo returns with this lead from her third studio album Jumping Trains. Listen to the audio in full below:
Dannii Minogue: 'I Begin To Wonder'
Following her departure from The X Factor, we reckon the time is ripe for the other Minogue to resurrect her music career. What's more, this top two hit in '03 proved that she wasn't always a poor man's Kylie.
Which are your favourite tracks on this week's playlist? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to? Leave your comments in the box below:
Justice: 'Civilization'
Four years after their debut album, Gaspard Auge and Xavier de Ronsay return with 'Civilization' - and with a catchy melody and sledgehammering electro-beat, their sophomore LP is shaping up to sound as impressive as their last.
Neon Hitch: 'Silly Girl'
After touring with Neneh Cherry, Professor Green and 50 Cent, 2011 looks to be London singer-songwriter Neon Hitch's breakout year. This cut from her debut album, which was executive-produced by Benny Blanco (Ke$ha, Wiz Khalifa), is a hypnotising mix of tribal beats and head-spinning electronics.
Grouplove: 'Itchin' on a Photograph'
Brooklynite indie-alt quintet Grouplove release their major label debut 'Itchin' on a Photograph' on June 19. Currently on NME's 'Radar' tour, this follow-up to the infectious indie-release 'Colours' is summer road trip music at its best.
Lady GaGa: 'Judas' (Goldfrapp remix)
Following her leather-clad performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend, this re-swizzle of 'Judas' courtesy of Goldfrapp turns the song's Euro-pop chorus into an altogether more sinister affair.
Ed Sheeran: 'The A Team'
After five self-released EPs and over 600 live shows, Ed Sheeran releases his official debut single on June 13. The atmospheric acoustics combined with his fragile vocal has us more than excited for his first LP '+', due out this summer.
Parade: 'Perfume'
Following the success of 'Louder', Parade have hauled in producers The Fairground once again for their follow-up 'Perfume'; a feel-good pop ditty about boys, shoes and smellies. Listen to a preview of the track below:
Young Knives: 'Human Again'
Their critically acclaimed third studio set Ornaments From the Silver Arcade may have underperformed in the charts, but Young Knives are pressing on regardless with its '60s jangle pop standout 'Human Again', which is officially released on May 30.
Fallulah: 'I Lay My Head'
Danish star Fallulah is gearing up to release her debut album in the UK - and with the trailer's playful guitars, Balkan-style drums and a Bat-for-Lashes-meets-Kate-Bush delivery, we're sure it'll have little trouble bothering the charts when it's released on August 29.
JoJo: 'The Other Chick'
After four years of label conflicts, a now-all-grown-up JoJo returns with this lead from her third studio album Jumping Trains. Listen to the audio in full below:
Dannii Minogue: 'I Begin To Wonder'
Following her departure from The X Factor, we reckon the time is ripe for the other Minogue to resurrect her music career. What's more, this top two hit in '03 proved that she wasn't always a poor man's Kylie.
Which are your favourite tracks on this week's playlist? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to? Leave your comments in the box below:
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