[TRACK OF THE WEEK] FMLYBND - Hearts on Fire

FMLYBND have revealed their brand new track "Hearts On Fire", and it's lifted from their latest EP of the same name. The EPs title track sounds like they've been listening to a lot of Digitalism, EDM and party music as this track just screams arena filler! The track sound like it's been pure bred for a Friday night dance in the nightclub, but alternatively for a Monday night in a music venue.

The band had a great 2015 with the release of FIFA 15 which had their track "Come Alive" in the soundtrack, as well as churning out hit after hit, supporting Milky Chance and reaching #1 on the Hype Machine. The new EP "Hearts on Fire" sounds just as big, if not bigger than their previous work, and the title track might be the start of bigger things, hence why it's 'Track of the week' this week.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] The Jackobins - One More Chance

I feel like we need to post this track a bit more, so this week's 'Track of the week' is "One More Chance" by The Jackobins! The Jackobins are ready for 2016 and are storming in with a great Indie anthem in the shape of "One More Chance", and nope, it's not a Bloc Party cover (that wouldn't be welcomed, not that song).

Anyway, apart from getting side-tracked easily today this track's turned my head. It reminds me of early Enemy combined with elements of the jagged guitars of The Wombats and the energy of Kasabian, so rest assured that it's got stadium filler written all over it. They've already received love from BBC intro, BBC 6 and Radio X and have even been played at Liverpool FC's home ground Anfield. With festivals starting to book up acts now, and agents starting to scout for new acts, be sure to see The Jackobins in a town near you this year! Scroll on down to listen to it.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] LOOP - Love Bites

Loop is a the latest singer-songwriter to come storming out of the blocks, based in South London she's been working hard on her début single and "Love Bites" just screams huge potential. The genre is slightly hard to pigeon-hole but if you think of some spacey-electro-pop crossed with chillout RnB that's "Love Bites" all over, add in some slick production it's got 'future hit' written all over it.

With nods to Banks and Wet via SBTRKT, she seems to know how to write a catchy track, with some crisp instrumental work, the RnB vibes and her pitch perfect vocals are all laced with pop sensibilities are just yearning to be heard by the masses. She's now riding off the waves of her track and will be pushing for more of the same in 2016, and by the sounds of it she's off to an amazing start.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Adam French - Hunter

This year has seen Adam French release his first proper EP - "More To Life", and his epic track "Silhouettes" - but his latest offering towers on the rest. "Hunter" is a track that sounds like it's been written for a Marvel film, the song's full of dark hooks, Adam's stunning vocals and an uplifting chorus that brings it all to life. Not a bad way to start the week eh, listening to this stunning piece of work!

Adam is one of the hardest working guys I personally know in the industry, he's played the BBC Introducing stage at Reading and Leeds, but now it looks like he's wanting to climb up the bill, 2016 is shaping up to be a big year. Off the back of this release I can see him getting in on the 'Sounds of 2016' lists on the blogoshpere. The single is released as a A/AA affair with the track "Punchbag Love".  Be sure to check him on tour in the new year.

Adam French Live 2016 shows
18th Jan – Leeds, Gaslight Club
20th Jan – London, The Social (Communion)
22nd Jan – Manchester, Deaf Institute
23rd Jan – Birmingham, Café Ort
25th Jan – Sheffield, The Harley
26th Jan – York, The Basement
2nd Feb – New York, Rockwood Music hall
4th Feb – LA, The Hotel Café

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] High Tyde - Do What You Want

Brighton based indie-pop four-piece a brand new track out now, "Do What You Want". Made up of summery, guitar riffs and catchy, melodious choruses this song will definitely make you want to dance. High Tyde are undoubtedly a band to watch out for, with energetic summery tunes and a loyal fan base there is no stopping them!

The band have really gone from strength the strength here, when we first heard "Talk To Frank" earlier on this year we really loved it, but when this track dropped, so did my jaw. It really is one of the finest pieces of Indie-Pop going! You can catch High Tyde on their five-date UK tour in late November, visiting Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London and Brighton. Meanwhile, check out the new video below!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Only Shadows - Many A Mountain

Formed in a warehouse in late 2014, Only Shadows have been described by the likes of Amazing Radio as "One of the UK's brightest hopes for guitar music". And since then the band have in their very short life span supported the likes of Coasts, Saint Raymond, Prides and Young Kato. After their initial demos were picked up by BBC Introducing Birmingham, the band have toured extensively around the UK. Having sold out their first ever headline show, the band have been working at legendary Westpoint studios in London (Killers, Jake Bugg, Adele) on new material due for release in late 2015.

This week sees "Many A Mountain" get the 'Track of the week' treatment, and we're blooming loving it! The track is reminiscent of early Bloc Party, Editors and Biffy Clyro all in equal parts. The rush of guitars in the chorus is something I'd love to see more bands do, everyone is too scared of making tracks like this, however Only Shadows are setting their sights high here with a wonderful track. Dynamic and fresh, Only Shadows have recorded a stunning track, listen to it below!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Pixel Fix - I Want You The Same

We've been holding off for the 'Track of the week' post for an extra day for a good reason... Pixel Fix are back and they bring a brand new track called "I Want You The Same", which comes after months of hard-work behind the scenes. The track heralds a new era for the band, with even sharper production than ever it's no wonder they're getting played by BBC Radio 1 an awful lot as of late.

They've also now started to create some more upbeat melodies than their previous tracks, with some stunning vocal effects in the latter third of the track. The usual samples are there, keep an ear out for what sounds like vinyl scratching and washed out spacey noises which sounds like a comet whooshing by. There is no doubt that this track will be pushing the trio to new heights, they play their first ever headline London date this December 7th.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Franklin - Cold Heart

We've already posted about Franklin, their track "Part II" was one we absolutely adored and today we thought to bring you a review of another one of their tracks, this one's "Cold Heart", which is the 4th track on their EP "Dirty Drug".

The band seem to be going from strength to strength with every track I get sent by them, "Cold Heart" is the culmination of months of hard work, and with it sitting in at a staggering six minutes long you can easily compare it to Foals' "Spanish Sahara", it's equally as stunning and beautiful. It takes a slow and well written start to the song with just guitars and drums welcoming you, then gives way to some lighter guitar tones and vocals with the track bit by bit gaining more atmosphere.

When it gets to the halfway mark your jaw is on the floor, it's that in-your-face mindblowingly epic, with it picking up speed as it progresses you're left with a great tune stuck in your head, you'll be hitting the repeat button a lot from now on! We even popped down to see them perform the other day just to be sure on their talent, and I can confirm that even when performing live they've got so much atmosphere! Just listen and love!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] SKIES - Feel Like It [IAI PREMIÈRE]

SKIES have revealed "Feel Like It" to us, which is the first single from their forthcoming début EP "If You Feel Like It", out 27th November on LAB Records. "Feel Like It" sounds like the perfect track for all of you synth-pop fans, with massive suyths layered upon each other, some tingling guitar tones and some pretty anthemic vocals that are just shouting like they're aching to play some big stages!

The production value on this track is as high quality as the track, being produced by Oz Craggs (Mallory Knox) you can easily see why! The band add: "the track was written after watching a film about the Tsumami in Indonesia. I couldn't understand why god couldn't just reach down and stop it from happening. It also touches on the concept of being in a relationship with someone who isn't trying, someone who is just a dead weight in the relationship"

SKIES have really came out of the blocks running on this one, with loads of airplay from Amazing Radio, 6 Music and BBC Introducing be sure to keep an eye on them as this is just the start of a long and healthy career for them!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Barns Courtney - Glitter & Gold

Barns has been in a couple of bands we've loved, and we're going to keep that secret for now, but his first track as a solo artist is simple astonishing! After having a rough few months at the end of 2014 he's got a load of song ideas floating about and "Glitter & Gold" is a massive anthem for him to launch himself onto the scene with.

He's even been known to pop down to Scala in London to do rap battles with his guitar, and winning loads of fans over, no doubt readying himself for what's to come. He's currently supporting Ed Sheeran in the USA, in some massive venues, has previously been touring with The Libertines and has signed a deal with Virgin Records, so there's one thing that's for sure, he's going to be known by everyone in the next few months. "Glitter & Gold" is a pure Blues-Rock anthem written, by the sounds of it, ready for the venues he's aspiring to play, arenas!

There is no doubt Barns has talent, keep a close eye on him, he's going to be massive!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Goldbirds - Empire

Last week we brought to you a brand new track from Goldbirds, called "Empire", and it was one of the most read posts of the week, so we thought we'd make it Track Of The Week as you all seem to love it, and I can see why! This is a very anthemic track isn't it, which we actually found via the Soundcloud suggestions (and we highly recommend that feature too).

I couldn't believe what I was hearing when it came on, it sounded like a perfect cross between Imagine Dragons and the dancier side of Foals, just scroll on down to hear it! When I first heard it I assumed they were an American band because the sound is so fucking huge, but they're one of those London bands that sounds like they're just waiting to break-out, and with tracks like this I hope they do. Go and listen to Goldbirds' instant classic below!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] James White - Can We Come Back To That One

Yesterday we announced that Essex based Singer-Songwriter James White will be releasing an EP with proceeds going towards the Red Cross' appeal for the refugee's who're coming into Europe, and today he's uploaded the second half of the mini-EP, the track " Can We Come Back To That One".

James said this about his new track and the release - " Every penny raised from these will go to the people who need our help. The people who took their families to escape certain death, who risk everything each day to save their wives, husbands, kids, parents, grandparents, whatever"

The track is one of James' best yet, with his debut release having over 10,000 organic hits on it without any PR at all he's gone on to write a heart-warming track about love, arguing and making up. It's just bare-bone raw, with his vocals and an acoustic guitar, no flim flam. James' talent shines through here. So why not go and donate £2 for the Refugee crisis, and get two of his tracks too in teh process, win win as far as I'm concerned!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] RIVE - Wanna Change

Last week we premièred a brand new band and their début video, this was a first for us and the band we brought to you was RIVE. They're one latest in a string of amazing acts to come out from New Zealand as of late and they craft lush pop melodies with some heavyweight electric grooves and culture-crossing guitar hooks, with influences taken from all 4 corners of the world.

The track we've ended up loving is "Wanna Change", which is a dark-pop track with whispering vocals, howling guitars, industrial sounds and some delicate guitar tones. It's a big track that shows how ambitious this band is, they're reaching for the stars here, and why the hell not! "Wanna Change" is the perfect track for them to announce themselves to the world with.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Amethysts - Alone

Amethysts are one of the latest bands to be breaking out of East Anglia at the moment, with the band straddling the border of Essex and Suffolk they've even got both BBC Introducing stations very excited about their début track "Alone", and we can see why.

"Alone" is a dark-pop track with some gorgeous harmonics, howling backing tracks and is all wrapped in a RnB style drum-beat and sumptuous licks of guitars, we can easily say that this is by far one of the best début tracks of 2015. In ancient Greek " Amethysts" is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewellery, and it's to be believed that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Personally saying, I'd love to get drunk to this song, it's a chillout classic of the 21st century!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] SURGE - Loveblood [IAI PREMIÈRE]

We've got something very special for you today, a brand new track from Essex quartet - Surge. It's their track "Loveblood" which is actually their brand new single, as they announced last week too, the track will be released on 7" vinyl with another new cut "I Don't Know What You Think About Love?". The track is similar to that of their début effort "Tears of Joy", but this one is more upbeat and is ready for your summer-time playlists!

The foursome really do embrace their influences, with nods towards Arctic Monkeys in this one. SURGE seem to know exactly how to get us going, the track opens with a sumptuous riff and a driving beat that will certainly get you wanting to get your groove on. They seem to be flying the flag for Essex, and based on what we've heard so far it won't be long before everyone will know of SURGE.

Take a listen to "Loveblood" below - we've got it premièring below. Enjoy!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Lewis Fieldhouse - Goodbye

Today's a good day - loads of great music is being listened to by us, and the new Lewis Fieldhouse track is up on the net too! I actually was with Lewis when the track was being premièred the other week and it was great to see an artist read a glowing review of some of their work for the first time. I can see why, this is a glorious piece of Acoustic-Pop with subtle elements of Americana popped in for good measure, keep a close listen to the chorus with the harmonics going on with the vocals and the sweet sounding guitar.

Lewis is one of the hardest working musicians I know, and I'm not just saying that for the fun of it. He's been working on this track for years now and to see it finally up and available for all to listen to it is great. He also busks down on the South Bank in London if you ever want to catch him in action. He's also got a headline show in the pipeline, let's just say - keep your diary free!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] ZIBRA - Paris

It's safe to say that we're huge fans of Zibra's, and we're loving the trio's brand new track, the single is released via Epic Records on September 7th, and the band have also announced a September tour with Rat Boy. After a successful performance at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing Stage the band have now unleashed "Paris" on their fans, and it's one of their most infectious tracks to date!

The track is a stand-alone single and is going to be pushing the band to new heights, especially after they were playlisted by BBC Radio 1 a few weeks ago. The track has a slick abundance of glitchy electro samples, funky cowbells and with a bassline that will get any disco lover grooving and lyrics that'll be lingering in your head all day - Zibra have done it again!

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Frett - Drop Of Starch

Frett have been steadily on the up for a few months now, and since they had a track on the Killing Moon album they've got a whole new bunch of fans to showcase their music to, and today sees "Drop Of Starch" get the 'track of the week' treatment. It's got a very steady start to it with an intro that can be instantly compared to Mansionair, with the duel vocals from Elliot and Simon going on it creates a even bigger sense of atmosphere from what already is a very laid back but very spacey track. 

Frett seem to be step by step getting better and better, it'll be time soon for them to sign a deal with a major. The ever growing duo have now played one of the biggest festivals in the UK - Latitude - which is right in their backyard, and that in-turn earned them rave reviews amongst fans and critics alike! Frett are playing at Barfly in Camden this week - on the 22nd of July - supporting Lisbon for The Hyve's showcase event. 

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Maui - Kiss Chase

When I was 7 years old kiss chase was a game I played in the school grounds, and it also happens to be the title of Maui's new track which was premiered by Clash last week on their site. We first saw the band play a set at Power Lunches in Dalston, London with site favourites Moats, and since then the Snow Patrol loving band (an in house joke with the band were doing when I saw them last) have gone from strength to strength!

"Kiss Chase" combines a psychedelic edge to Arctic Monkeys-esque guitar tones, with in your face vocals and a brooding guitar hook to kick things off - this song certainly captures you from the off. Maui are what Arctic Monkeys want to be, big choruses, powerful vocals and all wrapped up in pysch! The scuzzy track is a great track for you to listen to this band if you want to get into them quickly, it's exactly what they're all about - and this song is just as energetic as their sets!

"Kiss Chase" is out via Strong Island Recordings on 27th July.

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[TRACK OF THE WEEK] Haus - Haze

Haus are back everyone, and after releasing a bunch of demos in the early days of the band's existence they're back with Ashley on vocals, and might I say the song's well worth the wait! It's been nearly a year since we saw any trace of the band being in the studio and with this self-produced track it shows off the lad's newly found sound, Indie-Pop with a dark twist and full of anthematic riffs and uplifting vocal yelps in the choruses.

After the band recorded the song and produced it themselves they gave it to Cenzo Townsend to mix - who's worked with the likes of Bloc Party and Foals - to give it that added edge. With their first single sounding like it's a resounding success be sure to see these chaps sign a record deal of some sort soon!

They're playing a secret show in London on 20th of August - find out more here.