[LISTEN] WEIRDO - ARMANIO

Berlin based musician going by the name of WEIRDO has dropped a very catchy tune, called "ARMANIO". It's released right in time for a major heatwave all over Europe and is certainly going to be on my summer-jams playlist, I've played this a few thousand times already, it's catchy, funky and utterly delicious!

Speaking to Pigeons and Planes he says - "[The song is] about a girl I know who is lovely and awesome, but has one of these cling-on boyfriends who is just obsessive and insecure—I mean, it’s something that happens a lot for sure and its a shout out to all the awesome people in love with the wrong guy or girl. It’s a fun dancing song I suppose and overall it should be a track to help you get over someone maybe!"

[LISTEN] James Blake - Timeless

James Blake has unveiled a brand new track called "Timeless" on his BBC Radio 1 Residency last night. The song is taken off his up-coming album "Radio Silence" and sees him head into territory that wouldn't phase SBTRKT fans, it's a lot more soulful than his other new tracks.

One other good piece of news is that his new album is finished - he said, "I said it a couple of months ago that I think it’s time to start recording an album because – you know – there’ve been requests. People have been asking if I’m going to record a record, so I did one. It turned out great–quite long, but I’m really happy with it. It’s 18 tracks long. Yeah, one of the tracks is 20 minutes long, as well."

KYKO unveils visuals for "Native"

London based singer-producer - KYKO - has got a lot of love recently from BBC Radio 1, Spotify and has supported X Ambassadors and Fickle Friends recently. His latest single, "Native", was playlisted by BBC Radio 1 and since then he's been getting noticed a lot more.

Here is his latest video for "Native", streaming below. With a simple staggering 1.3million views across all platforms you'll be sure to be seeing him about more often now!

[LISTEN] Mavrick - Funeral

With big comparisions being drawn against M83, Mavrick has already been championed by the likes of Noisey, being selected for the Spotify Spotlight Program in 2016 as well as multiple spins from Zane Lowe on Beats 1.

Mavrick is now back with a brand new number "Funeral". The new single expands in its influences towards the daring combo of M83’s knack for maximalist explosive electro-grandeur, Hozier’s gospel-like ambiance, Austra’s strong giallo vibe, and topped with the contemporary air of XOV. Head on down below to give yourself an eargasm!

[LISTEN] Lyves - Darkest Hour

Were big fans of singer-songwriters, and especially more so if they are producers! Londoner, Lyves returns with her first musical output in nearly a year, and after being much hyped in 2015 her latest offering is a return to form!

"Darkest Hour" is actually as dark as the title might suggest, with whispering vocals, haunting and atmospheric guitars wallowing away in the background as well as a great wash of break-beat drums this track just captures your attention and doesn't let you go. Head on down to listen to it! The song was written by Lyves and produced by Lyves and Crada.

[LISTEN] Jack Garratt - Fire

It's safe to say that if you said to your mates at the turn of the year "Jack Garratt will be a hot artist in 2016" you'd be damn right! He's left his acoustic beginnings behind him and the latest offering is lifted from his forthcoming album, "Phase". "Fire" features Jack's captivating vocals, as well as some dub-step beats and some uplifting electronic elements.

The latter third of the track is where it really comes alive, more Disclosure than Jack Garratt I'd say, it looks like he's making a statement here, and it seems that he is here to stay! Head on down and check out Jack Garratt's new tune "Fire".

[LISTEN] Chad Valley - Minneapolis

Chad Valley is hard at work on his new LP, and to bide the fans over a bit more he's revealed a new cut called "Minneapolis". He said via Soundcloud - "[The track was] previously only available as part of the Cascine 5YR celebration mix - I want to share this song with you as I work on my next release".

So good news that he's releasing music still, however he's also on a world tour too soon, check out the dates below and the new cut too!

Chad Valley UK Shows
May
04 - Cardiff, UK - Buffalo Bar
05 - Oxford, UK - St Barnanbas Church
06 - London, UK - St Pancras Old Chuch
11 - Dublin, Ireland - The Hangar
12 - Galway, Ireland - Roisin Dubh
13 - Glasgow, UK - The Glad Cafe
14 - Edinburgh, UK - Sneaky Pete’s

[LISTEN] Duck House - Closer

Duck House – aka musician Stefan Vincent – is proud to share his first official single "Closer" which is taken from his upcoming self-titled EP. "Closer" follows his début track "Tether" which picked up support from Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart after it was uploaded last month.

The follow-up is equally as vibrant as it's predecessor and comes just before he heads out on a stint of five shows up and down the UK.

Duck House Live UK Dates
October
24th – Bristol, Simple Things Festival
30th – Manchester, Columns Festival
31st – London, Mirrors Festival
November
2nd – Leeds, Beacons Metro
6th – Cardiff, SWN Festival Opening Party

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[LISTEN] Holy '57 - H EP [IAI PREMIERE]

Today we've got the stunning new EP from producer Holy '57 - the EP comprises of four epic tracks including the highly acclaimed track "Island Kids", which has gone onto get well over 20k plays, the new chilled out opener "The Tennis Club (Of Bombay)", "Au Naturel" (which we've posted about before and we absolutely love!) and the closing track "Savanna" which is a trip back into memory lane with some 70's vibes going on, harmonic vocals and huge guitars.

All in all the EP is well worth a listen, if it's raining outside this is the perfect companion, if it's sunny outside whack this on and go for a stroll, the EP is made for every occasion - I personally love it, and you can stream it below!

For fans of // Bombay Bicycle Club, Trophy Wife, Swim Deep

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[LISTEN] NZCA Lines - Persephone Dreams

This is NZCA Lines' brand new single which is from his forthcoming new album "Infinite Summer", which is released via Memphis Industries. The song's more of the familiar, with produced drums, samples and perfect production, very spacey too!

Listen to it below.

Låpsley reveals video for "Hurt Me"

Southport-raised, London-based artist Holly 'Låpsley' Fletcher has today revealed the video to her latest single "Hurt Me". Directed by Cherise Payne and filmed just outside Låpsley's Southport hometown.

Recorded over the summer at the XL Recordings studio in Ladbroke Grove, west London, "Hurt Me" features alongside another new track "Burn" on Låpsley's latest two track release. With a debut album scheduled for early 2016.

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Watch Banoffee's slick video for "With Her"

This is Banoffee's video for her new single "With Her" which is lifted from the forthcoming EP "Do I Make You Nervous" which is out Friday 2nd October. The Australian based singer-producer has been making a lot of waves recently, and it seems it's been reflected well in the video below (some sort of pun when you watch the video...).

She's one of the latest singer-producers to come out of Australia, which seems to be a hot bed for electronic bands and musicians as of late!