Bon Iver
Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)
Justin Vernon's version of the cinematic John Prine track was originally recorded for a tribute album but is now being released as a b-side to 'Towers'.
Frank Ocean
4 Tears
The Sound of 2012-nominated Odd Future vocalist gets sentimental on this slow jam.
Gang Colours
On Compton Bay
Firstly it's Compton, Southampton, not Compton, LA. Secondly, as far I'm aware, Will Ozanne is neither a Crip nor a Blood. He is, however, a master of dreamy, synth-based electronica.
Sleigh Bells
Born to Lose
Distorted guitars, industrial double-kick pedal beats and theatrical backing vocals continue to push this shoegaze outfit into the realms of Marilyn Manson-style glam metal.
Ital
Floridian Void
This is trippy, psychedelic electro at its gloomiest.
Hectic Zeniths
I Might Drown
This slice of wildly dramatic piano pop was a highlight from Music Liberation's 2011 review recap.
A$AP Rocky
Pretty Flacko
On this track, A$AP follows the hip-hop tradition of creating an alter ego to exorcise the darker side.
The Minutes
Black Keys
The Dublin three-piece mix early Supergrass' pop-punk with the explosive riffs of QotSA and Black Sabbath.
Sbtrkt
Ride to Freedom
Analogue synths dominate on this forthcoming b-side.
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