James Blake
Retrograde
Typically stripped down electronica. Blake embraces soul balladry throughout and, aside from a smart, ticking snare drum, avoids tech wizardry.
Mogwai
Wizard Motor
Taken from the band's soundtrack for French TV series “Les Revenants”, this is an emotionally heavy track dominated by the smooth synths and fuzzy guitars.
Sunless '97
Aurora I
The hype surrounding the group may have died down as guitar bands return to indie's main stage, but that's only meant Sunless '97 have grown more experimental.
Chvrches
Recover (Cid Rim remix)
This Recover remix pushes Chvrches into chilled-out dance territory (above).
Death Wolf
Death Wolf March
Black metal guitars abound as Marduk's Morgan “Evil” Hakansson embraces his commercial side.
Kurt Vile
Wakin on a Pretty Day
A sweet little ditty that sounds as bright and cheerful as its upbeat title. A country guitar adds a touch of modern folk-Americana.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies