Tom Odell follows up his breakout record with his "in love" record and admitted that the latter is harder to pen. Still sounds effortless for this gifted singer songwriter. Out official April 1.
Dinosaur Pile-Up release 'Arizona Waiting' on 11th March. In creating the first new material since their acclaimed debut album 'Growing Pains', frontman Matt Bigland once again locked himself away to write. Having decamped to Oxford, Bigland then recorded with producer Ian Davenport (Band of Skulls) to create this explosive rock song which signals a breathtaking statement of intent for forthcoming album 'Nature Nurture' due for release on 13th May. Tour dates announced shortly.
I was as fascinated as anyone to hear the new Strokes. They're clearly in a free place creatively. I look forward to hearing the album in full including the first official single with us in two weeks' time, with interview.
Tonight's Hottest Record is the new version of the first thing we ever heard by Birmingham band Peace... plus Harrison has exclusive news about their debut album! LISTEN
Coming out on 27th Feb on limited 7"... Jagwar Ma is the new project from Jono Ma, formerly of The Lost Valentinos & Gab. They are Australian musicians and producesr, who you may see on the production credits for Foals' last album no less! LISTEN
A team favourite from the album now presented with a pound and a half of fonky new bass, 2 teaspoons of extra drum beat, a pinch of high hat and stir slowly for 2 minutes & 45 seconds... LISTEN
Following on from a big tune like Latch would be daunting to most but Disclosure return strong with a perfect hybrid of club & radio. White Noise fetures AlunaGeorge & drives anticipation for thier debut album even higher.
Adding another impeccably named song to their list of "the coolest songs titles ever ", Drenge brought us Bloodsports tonight and we lapped it up. I really genuinely honestly think these guys have a classic album in them somewhere along the line.
A colossal song to celebrate a colossal undertaking. Tonight's Hottest Record finds Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen and Scott Reeder recording together as part of the Sound City super group of musicians. The reason, to draw attention to Dave Grohl's, by all accounts, brilliant new movie dedicated to Sound City, the legendary LA recording studio. Great music and great history.
Mallory Knox could quite possibly be the latest UK modern rock band to lead the charge into what is quickly shaping up to be a very good 2013 for the riff. Beggars certainly has all the trade marks. Good energy, good hooks, good riffs, good sound. Good.
About ready to drop his album proper after last weeks leak... A$AP delivers his second single from debut album LongLiveASAP... taking a clever sample from Skrilly label mate Birdy Nam Nam... comes a more dance edged side to A$AP and it works... LISTEN
All sort of tricks and treats in tonight's Hottest Record. Palma Violets fill their two minutes and 47 seconds with hooks and ideas that more than justify the hype that has been surrounding this band for the last 18 months. Do not miss them at Future Festival next Thursday.
With the Future Festival around the corner, it's nice to bring Hottest Records from some of the most exciting new artists lined up for this year. The 1975 have been building up to this moment for longer than you'd think which is why their songs sound so formed and the wind is at their back. One to listen out for this year for definite.
Back after a healthy break, Bring Me The Horizon bring the music world to a standstill with this ferocious return, Shadow Moses. The sky is not even the limit for this band.