Proper summer vibes from Rudimental tonight. And in the wake of DJ Fresh's recent chart success, Feel The Love has every reason to be a summer anthem.
Indie is not back but its taken a step in the right direction courtesy of Spector. This is a big bold sounding record.
Indie is back.......... Hey wait a minute?!
Damon Albarn's Dr Dee project makes it into album form ahead of repeat performances this summer as part of the London Olympiad. Thoughtful as it is conceptual and also universal. All... 'good'.
Using a familiar sound from Robert Miles's 'Children', Dot Rotten brings a heavy vulnerability to tonight's Hottest Record. 'Overload' is comfortable in it's intensity but is comforting in it's familiarity. Bold and strong.
Only two songs in and already we feel confident tipping The Neighbourhood for great things. This is classic Californian song writing with hip hop in it's back pocket.
Disgusting remix from brakes maestro iLS who makes the transition to 70bmp with ease. Professor Green shows admirable restraint by letting this remix exist less vocals. To be fair, who would want to rap over this anyway. Heavy.
Last night's premiere of Soulwax's Arcade Fire remix saw music fans the worlds over rejoice at the return of two of music's finest connoisseurs. Tonight it took it's rightful place in the Hottest Record dpt. alongside news that Soulwax are in the studio making a new record. Good news all round.
Essential ingredients in place for tonight's Hottest Record and what little ones it took to construct 'Bugg'N', all are perfectly assembled by Hudmo and Lunice, the latest dynamic duo in the world of music calling themselves TNGHT, this project has miles to run.
It's Annie in for Zane for one last time. Hot Chip delivered this 7 minute slice of loveliness earlier on this week and we couldn't wait to play it. After a hiatus where they have gone off to do their own solo projects, it's great to have them back. They're here and they're feeling optimistic. According to Alexis the album reflects that. Can't wait to hear it!
Hey, it's Annie back in for Zane. A big stomper of a Hottest Record courtesy of Miles Kane with the help of Skream on production duties. He said working with Miles was the best studio session of his career. Bodes well for the rest of the album - can't wait to hear it.
Jack White
For the first time ever Jack White is releasing a solo album and he really suits being on his own . This is an explosive follow-up to "Love Interruption" and just makes us even more exicted for the brilliantly titled "Blunderbuss" and of course Radio 1's Hackney Weekend.
Hey, it's Annie in for Zane. So, new album, new producer, and a new polished sound. The Gossip are back. In an interview still as nonsensical as ever, but on record it all works beautifully. The album, Joyful Noise, is out on 14th May.
Hey it's Huw in for Zane. Ending the show this week with a proper hot one. The Prodigy remix Plan B's come back tune iLL Manors. As devastating as it sounds on screen!
Hey it's Huw in for Zane! Tonight's Hottest is the new one from Temper Trap! They're back with a beauty called Rabbit Hole and it sounds like this...
Hey it's huw in for Zane. So. Have a sit down. This might knock you sideways. It is massive. It is Flux Pavilion featuring Example. Nuff said.
Hey it's Huw in for Zane. They're back! Mystery Jets have an album called Radlands ready to drop in April, recorded in London and Austin, Texas. Strong, confident and a superb slice of downbeat guitar pop genius, they tour in April!
Hey it's Huw in for Zane. Tonight's Hottest comes from one of the most promising and captivating new bands around. Their gig residency at an uber-cool London venue were the talk of London Town recently. This is their second single, forthcoming on the legendary Heavenly Recordings, a label as influential and iconic as TOY's apparent influences. Motoring!