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Bashy feat H-Boogie Your Wish Is My Command
Hip-hop layered with a generous splash of electropop and vocals courtesy of Estelle's lil' sis might just be a chart winner for the charming MC.
Friendly Fires Kiss of Life
Addictive, exuberant disco-pop single coming up from the Mercury nominees.
The xx Crystalised
Sultry male/female soul vocals and minimalist, off-kilter riffs: atmospheric, dark, moody and brilliant.
Joe Pernice Tell Me When It's Over
Alt.country's most soulful crooner breezes through The Dream Syndicate's cult psych-rock classic.
Volcano Choir Island, IS
Justin Vernon's (aka Bon Iver) side project. Music blog Stereogum is offering a preview MP3 of this lovely electrofolk track to whet the appetite.
Noah and the Whale The First Days of Spring
Delicate atmospheric Sigur Ros-esque strings build up to soaring emotion – far superior to their debut effort.
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