Music - New Music

Annoying, obnoxious, irritating and amazing.

I hate M.I.A. I know a lot of you love her, and I respect that. But I really can’t stand her. However, I don’t hold grudges. I despised this throughout the first 60 seconds, then something in me changed. So now I like it. Just this once…

First Watch: Miike Snow ‘Paddling Out’

One very, very strange video. But did you expect any less from Miike Snow? Exciting stuff!

First Listen: Sam Sparro ‘The Shallow Ground’

A glimpse into upcoming Sam Sparro goodness, with a cameo from Swedish supertalent Erik Hassle. Happy Monday folks.

First Watch: Young Guns ‘Bones’

This just makes you want to stand up and jump around. The album, ‘Bones’, will be released on February 6th 2012 via Play it Again Sam Recordings [PIAS]. Check out here.

First Watch: Juan Zelada ‘What Do I Know’

Well this is fun. Juan Zelada’s new single ‘What Do I Know’ is out with Decca Records on 13th February 2012. The new single was named ‘Record of the Week’ on BBC Radio 2 and is currently on their A play list.

Chubby Dubz – Loungin’ Podcast 001

Chubby Dubz aka Oliver $ and Gene Siewing have put together this podcast featuring tracks from their forthcoming release on loungin’ plus a few more nuggets of their choice.

New Music: The Neighbourhood

This is just brilliant on every scale. ‘Think of The Weeknd meets Sam Sparro but with a darker undertone. Haunting tones and echoing vocals fill every inch of space, leaving you no room to breathe.’ Check out here.

New Music: Jodie Marie

The new Duffy? I bloody well hope not… Couldn’t stand Duffy. But Jodie Marie sounds good. Check out here.

New Music: Gonjasufi

I am in love with this track so much. I really can’t describe the sound: it’s just beautiful and eclectic in equal measures. Listen and enjoy! Check out here.

New Music: Pelifics

Cute Norwegian disco. Check out here.

Lions!

This will either make you cheery or annoyed but I hope it makes you smile. It’s fresh.

She’s a maniac. On the floor.

Happy Friday!

First Watch: WAZU ‘Murder 1’

WAZU are from Australia and have a sound that is kinda destructive and sexy at the same time. Awesome.

New Music: Yuna

Produced by Pharrell (he seems to be back on form lately, making some stunning tracks with newbies), this is blissfully sexy. A nice way to start the day. Check out here.