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The staple in the biggest clubs around the world for close to a year now. Tonight's Hottest Record gives an official release and some context, for Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso's calling. Getting people warmed up for the Swedes in Milton Keynes later this year and also reminding fans that the House Mafia are the sum of all parts.

It happens very rarely, but when it does its worth shouting about. Two Hottest Records Tonight, each as exciting and newsworthy as each other. Yet both as deep and considered as each other also. Only mention this because the return of Jack White and M.I.A. would normally herald two very high energy sounding records but not this time. In two exclusive interviews for the show on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1, both artists talked about finding a new voice on these forthcoming albums, perhaps that explains the lack of showing off displayed on here. Exciting none the less.

What seems like an unlikely collaboration between Ed and US rapper Yelawolf will infact come as no surprise to fans of Ed as we already know how much of a fan of rap music he is. Tonight's Hottest Record also comes as no surprsie to us here at the show because Ed told us about it off-air at the end of last year. What is a surprise however is the speed at which its been turned around and the time it took to record. 10 hours, 4 songs, 2 guys. 1 price...free. Enjoy.

A band 'obsessed with their own band'. A self-description form Steven in Blood Red Shoes and a healthy mantra for all who venture into this mad world of songs and shows. Blood Red Shoes have consistantly delivered with better songs and better performances and this is the stuff that careers are made of. Check out 'Cold' right here on the Hottest Records Blog.

This Thursday we venture outside the studio and take the music on the road to Hull!

Joining us at the legendary Adelphi will be two Introducing artists and headliners Pulled Apart By Horses in what will ultimately be our first new music event of the year.

In a venue as historical as this, where so many important artists have taken to the stage, it feels right to be 'introducing' a lot of you to new music right upfront. If you were lucky enough to get tickets, come with open ears and an open mind.

If you're going to listen to it elsewhere, we will be monitoring your feedback online. For this is the modern way.

Find out more:

´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1 Live in Hull - Pulled Apart by Horses At The Adelphi

´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1 & 1Xtra Live in Hull

Hottest record - Pulled Apart By Horses - V.E.N.O.M.

A few words from Ladyhawke ahead of her Hottest Record tonight - 'Black, White & Blue'. The song itself is a nice mix of dusty lo-fi and the polished disco-pop that is already a solid foundation for her sound. Look out for her new album 'Anxiety' soon.

Don't be fooled by the big smiling melody line and the distinctive catchiness of tonights Hottest Record. Miike Snow have constructed a classic juxtaposed pop song here with a sing along qualitites being equally matched by the dark twist in the lyrics. A timeless combination once again effortlessly executed.

Big in the mornings with Moyles and a big breakthough on the horizon which is bittersweet for an artist that has constantly created inspiring music. Tonight's Hottest Record is M83 - 'Midnight City' (Eric Prydz remix) putting us right in the middle of the dancefloor.

No beating around the bush with Sleigh Bells album #2 if the title is anything to go by. Get ready for the 'Reign of Terror' but don't be too scared as tonight's Hottest Record 'Comeback Kid' proves once again that pop music runs deep in the veins of this uniquely noisey duo. Innovators.

Tom DeLonge from Blink 182 returns with his ambitious project Angels & Airwaves and tonight's Hottest Record 'Anxiety'. The song will feature on a forth-coming album Love Part 2 and a forth-coming film and this is just the beginning. Check out a fell length interview with Tom where he talks about his vast ambitions and the future of music as he sees it on this show in the coming weeks.

London 5 piece Zulu Winter kick start their year with one of their newest compositions and it sounds like it. Caterwauling melodies and a steady driving pace give this reflective song enough propulsion to be danceable but never detracting from the emotion of the song. A nice combination if you can achieve it.

If you don't already, then get to know the name Friction because not only is there serious music coming out of his studio right now, but he's due to join the Radio 1 family with his brand new Drum n' Bass Show in April. When you hear tonights' Hottest Record, you'll know why. Dude is a pro.

Back to our regular slot at 7pm across the week today was made all the more exciting by the return of The Shins. From their new album, 'Port of Morrow', Simple Song', brings a distinctive 80's radio rock feel to James Mercer's otherwise timeless writing.

Lostprophets follow a long bout of touring, writing and recording to bring you their fourth studio album entitled 'Weapons', which is out through Epic on April 2nd.

The band are set to release a free download of a new track entitled 'Better Off Dead' this Friday (6/1) via https://www.facebook.com/lostprophets . LISTEN

taken from Enter Shikari's forthcoming album 'A Flash Flood Of Colour' (Jan 16th).
Recorded - in Bang Saray, Thailand by the band & co-producer Dan Weller, and mixed in Vancouver by Mike Fraser.
'A Flash Flood Of Colour' is Enter Shikari's third studio album and is released in the UK on Monday 16th January.

Brand new exclusive Dot Rotten for you this morning + an interview with the man himself. LISTEN.

First Hottest of the year from us & What a track to start off the New Year! This one from the 'Demo' box of newbies from Lower Than Atlantis. Working toward a Feb 13th impact date, with real release lined up within next fortnight. LISTEN.