Beastie Boys
Lee Majors Come Again
It's been around in various forms for over a year, but this cut from the new 'Hot Sauce Committee' album is pure rap-punk perfection.
Jamie Woon
Middle
The standout track from Woon's current album. It works despite being only two steps from sounding like late-1990s UK garage.
Sun Glitters
Things Are
The Luxembourg-based solo artist makes dark, semi-orchestral synth wave. An all-consuming yet minimalist bassline dominates.
Christian Aids
Young Luv
This shadowy track forms the B-side to recent single "Stay". Builds to a deliciously reverb-laden beat, before the song fades to a woozy close.
James Mathe
Bloodline
Deconstructed keyboard-led pop. Mathe's part-crooned, part-falsetto vocals tremble with emotion throughout.
Other Lives
Hear Ya
Finally some guitars. Kind of. Other Lives' barely there acoustic fumblings are given life by melancholic synths, and a glorious cello riff. It will please Fleet Foxes fans.
My Panda Shall Fly
Xerox
Video-games melodies merge with UK grime-style synths.
Treetop Flyers
Things Will Change
Acoustic country-rock may not be innovative, but TF play with just enough passion to keep the listener engaged.
Box Codax
Hellabuster
Unorthodox piano-led pop, with tongue firmly in cheek.
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