We Are Scientists. What do you want me to say? Handsome, charming, funny (sometimes unintetionally), craftsmen of fine pop rock, creators of a new album called 'Barbara'. And all round 'Nice Guys'.
Anyone who has heard Bloc Party change their tune gradually over the last few years will know that dance music has been the chief source of new inspiration within the ranks. But who has been leading the charge? Tonights HR lets the cat out of the bag. Proper club banger this, but judging from the reaction we received, with enough Bloc to satisfy fans. Makes the prospect for another Bloc Party record seem a way off yet.
Everything Everything take a first step proper toward their forthcoming debut album. 'Schoolin' is classic E_E_...full of melody and ideas but perfectly focussed pop music. Catchy in many if not most ways. Now...to the album.
This one got leaked last week, but doesn't curb our excitement for our first play tonight. In part because we caught up with M.I.A herself, but also because the song sounds fresh every time we play it. Ridiculous amounts of energy in this, if her aim was to get everyone's attention, then result. It's exciting. New single XXXO coming soon.
Tinie Tempah follows No1 single Passout with some serious heat here. 'Frisky' is destined for the upper reaches of the charts and summer is looking real good for this UK MC. Bit of a no brainer this one...just big.
Funeral Party - We absolutely rate this! Incredible.. stream it!
Later
ZL
Mystery Jets have a new album coming out called 'Seratonin', & tonight we played the pre-single for the first time - 'Flash A Hungry Smile' . Driving, 4 to the floor, and more direct. Great return and up for download from their website as of now! Leave a comment...
After playing Doe Deer the other night, we get the deeper side of Crystal Castles new self titled album. 'Celestica' is deep club and longing melody. Two things you wouldn't normally associate with CC, but the new album is full of it.
Got the heads up about this from a fan of Sage Francis and we immediately understood why. This hard working wordsmith has built a loyal following
Throughout his career, but his new album is whole other level. An incredible list of collaborators enhance his deep and emotional flow and this song, featuring accompaniment from composer Yann Tiersen, is something magic.
It's been a good twelve months from Example with some solid Top 40 business, and a heavy old school work ethic on the road. All of this has delivered a great foundation for his forthcoming new album. And on the strength of tonight's hottest records, safe to say we ain't seen nothing yet. It's produced by Sub Focus and is as sure fire hit as you can expect these days. Success to those who wait. And work very hard.
Proper Hottest Record tonight. The super hero return of Big Boi from Outkast, this is future funk produced by Scott Storch. Expect the unexpected on Big Boi's new album. As well as some contributions from fellow ATLien, Andre 3000.
Another step closer to the forthcoming debut album from Chapel Club is tonight's hottest record. Five Trees is the sound of Spring, according to the band. Enjoy and have a great weekend.
Oh God. I'm not even going to try and define this. Well, maybe one...
Colossal.
We first played this as part of our Maida Vale session a few weeks back, and now we have the recorded version for hottest record. The Drums move one step closer to the perfect pop they're striving to attain, on this new single 'Forever and Ever Amen'.
The triumphant return of Band of Horses. If you are already a fan, get ready to share. The secret's out. New single 'Compliments' is Hottest Record.