London Grammar
Rooting For You
Metal & Dust/ Ministry Of Sound
The Nottingham trip-hoppers’ return makes sense at the beginning of a new year – this is powerful, reflective and just the right amount of sad.
Contact Chloe Melick
chloe@insideslashout.com
The xx
Say Something Loving
Young Turks
The latest cut from upcoming record I See You, out January 13, sees the London trio move off the dancefloor and into a dark corner for a cuddle.
Contact Jon Wilkinson
jon@technique-pr.com
Aphex Twin
tnodvood104
Warp
A late, trippy and rather hushed Christmas present from Richard David James. Top marks for faraway humming and ahhing.
Contact Leah Ellis
leah@warprecords.com
Tyga
Feel Me (feat. Kanye West)
Good Music
Yeezy’s third consecutive New Year drop comes in the shape of a slick, doped-out hook up with his protégé Tyga. For when you’re feeling smooth.
Contact Anthony Martini
Anthony@thecmsn.com
Action Bronson
Dealer Plates
Vice
Included on Brooklyn producer Harry Fraud’s Rogues Vol.2 playlist, out now, this matches louche funk with Bronson’s beefy, profane bars.
Contact Ryan Cunningham
Ryanc@biz3.net
The Avalanches
Bad Day (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
XL Recordings
It may be a rough mix, but Bad Day finely exhibits the Aussie electro magpies’ knack for swing and soul.
Contact Leah Wilson
leahwilson@xlrecordings.com
U
Ascension Hymn
Phantasy Sound
Out now on Erol Alkan’s Phantasy Sound, this is a lengthy (the full version is 13 minutes), hypnotic and banging slab of gritty techno.
Contact Seb Burford
seb@worldwidefriendlysociety.com
