Django Django Feat. Self Esteem - Surface to Air

A: Django Django Feat. Self Esteem
S: Surface to Air

Just last week, Django Django released their ace new album Marble Skies. Following on from the album’s release, they’ve just shared a video for Surface To Air, which features Self Esteem, aka Rebecca Taylor. The clip, directed by Fir Lx, follows her in a variety of atmospheric settings in an abandoned town just outside of Madrid. Keep an eye out for the Djangos themselves making an appearance on an old school TV set…

... open up every door.

Dixie Chicks - Wide Open Spaces

A: Dixie Chicks
S: Wide Open Spaces

Released twenty yeahs ago today, Wide Open Spaces still sounds as fresh as back when. It’s the single that defines not only this album (both literally and figuratively), but it’s the one that biggest struck the chord with fans in 1998. Not only is the empowerment anthem the best song on the album, it remains one of the band’s most beloved songs.

... if these are life's lessons, she'll take this test.

The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me

A: The S.O.S. Band
S: Just Be Good To Me

Funny how you can know a song for half a lifetime. kind of liking it but never really getting into it. Then all of a sudden you find yourself in a certain situation and instantly said song nails everything you're feeling word by word.

... I don't care about your other girls.

James Blake - If The Car Besides You Moves Ahead

A: James Blake
S: If The Car Besides You Moves Ahead

Update your Sunday with mister Blake and his new song and first original solo track since 2016's The Colour in Anything. Having said that, also note that he recently teamed up with Jay Rock for King’s Dead, which is taken from the forthcoming Black Panther soundtrack.

... you're not going backwards.

HAIM - Night So Long

A: HAIM
S: Night So Long

There’s an air of quiet rock in this house. Sharing a similar feel to the band’s Right Now and Want You Back videos, but even more pared down, Night So Long suggests frequent collaborator Paul Thomas Anderson has had enough immaculate hand-sewn gowns awash in impeccable lighting to last him a lifetime. Though, whatever he does, you know he does it carefully.

... I say goodbye to love again.

Johnny Jewel - Digital Rain

A: Johnny Jewel
S: Digital Rain

The latest solo album from the leader of Chromatics is a full-scale concept album about inclement weather and out today. Jewel’s music - whether on his own, or as a composer for television and film, or with one of his bands - has always captured less a style or sound than a mood.

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Shame - Concrete

A: Shame
S: Concrete 

There’s a certain tingly, effervescent hum that pervades truly solid post-punk. A three-coffees-deep jitter, an anxious buzz. Well earlier this year, one of the UK’s most talked about young bands Shame share their debut album. Bracing jolts of songs, liquid lightning and a rumble of thunder. Enjoy.

... would you rather it's fake.

Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On

A: Arctic Monkeys
S: Leave Before The Lights Come On

Whatever People Say I Am That's What I Am Not came out a day and 12 years ago today. The Arctic Monkey debut didn't just change the music business, the band being the first proper internet band who debuted at number one without a record company having them signed - it also had a personal impact on my taste in music like no band ever before or since.

... you don't have to see what you've done.

DUMB - Heather, You're So Cool

A: DUMB
S: Heather, You're So Cool

DUMB is a shit kicking guitar trio from the east side of Austin, Texas. They play rock and roll fried in punk and country. Their songs are short. They're not sure how they're going to pay rent. Their debut album Live Fast Die Dumb was released on cassette only by the uber-cool L.A. label Gnar Tapes back in 2013. The album is now getting a proper release on vinyl and digital courtesy of Brooklyn label Axis Mundi.

... that might not have been the most impressive plan.

Troye Sivan - The Good Side

A: Troye Sivan
S: The Good Side

Yes, last week's episode of SNL brought me here. The Good Side is about the relationship Troye had while recording his debut album Blue Neighbourhood. Throughout the song, he confesses his regrets about allowing his success in the music industry to negatively impact said relationship.

... found arms to fall right into.

Fisherspooner - TopBrazil

A: Fisherspooner
S: TopBrazil

After teasing fans with Have Fun Tonight, 00s electroclash performance duo Fischerspooner are back with more queer magic. Taken from Sir, their REM’s Michael Stipe-produced first album in over a decade, which is due February 16, here's an exclusive first look at the video for TopBrazil.

... I know it’s just a game.

GusGus - Featherlight

A: GusGus
S: Featherlight

Finally the first taste of the new GusGus album is here. Featherlight, the first track on the band's forthcoming album, Lies Are More Flexible. This will also be the opening track for every festival GusGus will appear this summer - so they say.

... you come down like a snowflake.

First Aid Kit - Ruins

A: First Aid Kit
S: Ruins

Hey lovers of soft folky tunes. Today is your best Friday of the year, as our favourite sister act release their new album Ruins. Catch the title track below and don't be surprised if there isn't that much new to discover. First Aid Kit is one of those great bands that better sticks to what they're good at than evolve their style over the years.

... first I think I lost myself.

Britney Spears Feat. Tinashe - Slumber Party

A: Britnes Spears Feat. Tinashe
S: Slumber Party

Ain’t gonna sleep tonight. Britney Spears dropped a sexy music video for her single Slumber Party featuring Tinashe almost two years ago but nobo(d)y told me about it so this sounds like breaking news to me and I ain´'t gonna quit hitting that repeat button until it breaks.

... we ain't gonna sleep tonight.

Dua Lipa - IDGAF

A: Dua Lipa
S: IDGAF

English singer Dua Lipa dropped the video for her latest single IDGAF late last week. The clip, which took a whopping 22 hours to shoot, finds the New Rules crooner battling a darker, more empowered version of herself with Lipa visualizing the internal struggle one faces through her hot and cold outfit color choices and interpretive dancing. Enjoy.

... so I cut you off.

The Cranberries - Dreams

A: The Cranberries
S: Dreams

After 2017 whipped out almost every artist we loved from the eighties, I guess 2018 will come after the talent that accompanied us through the nineties. As I said before, 2018 will be anything but a happy new year.

... the person falling here is me.

Tennis - I Miss That Feeling

A: Tennis
S: I Miss That Feeling

Tennis have released an EP called We Can Die Happy last year that totally slipped my radar. I Miss That Feeling is an extremely winsome throwback studio-pop track that wouldn’t sound out of place in a playlist with Natalie Prass and Tobias Jesso or, like, as the theme song from a ’70s sitcom. If that’s a feeling you’ve been missing, Tennis are bringing it back for you. Listen below.

... my heart splits open like a vent.

Norah Jones - In The Morning

A: Norah Jones
S: In The Morning

Crispy, freezing and sunny winter mornings always evoke the need to listen to Norah Jones in me, much like pavlov's dog. Norah might never have had the strong support of the hip and trendy music comunity, but I blame that on mostly on said community. Us outsiders must always stick together.

... I can't stop myself from fallin'.

SUUNS - Watch You, Watch Me

A: SUUNS
S: Watch You, Watch Me

Our favourite Montreal four-piece finally return with the nervous, near-celebratory single announcing their new album Felt out March 2. As always, Suuns require a certain patience and a tolerance for discomfort. Like sculpture in reverse, the beauty here is piled on top of a stout cube - but just look at the lovely striations in that marble.

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Owlle - In The Dark

A: Owlle
S: In The Dark

Guess who's finally stepping back into the light after a four years hiatus in the dark? French pop songstress and my favourite new act back in 2014. Good things come to those who wait, I guess that's why Owlle is four years late.

... I'm ready to shine.

Molly Nilsson - Quit (In Time)

A: Molly Nilsson
S: Quit (In Time)

TGIMolly. This perfect little gem of a song was already released last May, but the topic of quitting (in time or not) is current all year long, especially with all the new or not so new resolutions some of us took 11 days ago.

... something is holding me back.

Brandi Carlile - The Mother

A: Brandi Carlile
S: The Mother

Brandi Carlile offers a sneak peek into her upcoming album with the release of the delicate new song The Mother. Inspired by the birth of Evangeline, Carlile's now-3-year-old daughter, the song finds Carlile taking stock of her life before and after Evangeline. The album By the Way, I Forgive You is out mid February.

... you always knew the melody but you never heard it rhyme.

Charli XCX - Out Of My Head

A: Charli XCX
S: Out Of My Head

2018 only started and has already one of the bestest albums out. Charli XCX's mixtape Pop 2, which was in fact released late last year. With adventurous ideas, noisy thrills and eclectic guests, Charli shows that cheesy pop can be truly creative. The ten songs come from a slightly more adventurous, expansive alternate universe than the one the charts currently inhabit. You're welcome.

... party with my tears.

France Gall - Évidemment

A: France Gall
S: Évidemment

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... qui n'change rien, non, qui change tout.

Kendrick Lamar & SZA - All The Stars

A: Kendrick Lamar & SZA
S: All The Stars

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is typically not a franchise known for its original music, or movies for that matter. The upcoming Black Panther, however, will change all of that. On top of looking like a great installment in the superhero franchise, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have released the new song All the Stars from the Black Panther soundtrack. Enjoy.

... this may be the night that my dreams might let me know.

Justin Timberlake - Filthy

A: Justin Timberlake
S: Filthy

New year, new Justy, more juicy than filthy, but that's another story. While The Guardian calls it the best out there, Vice declared Timberflake officially uncool. To me, this is better than the last stuff we heard from him, and about as alright as futuresexlovesound.

... haters gon' say it's fake.

Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix)

A: Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B
S: Finesse (Remix)

Bruno Mars knows how to reinvigorate a song - just put Cardi B on it. The two melted the internet overnight Wednesday with a retro remix video of Mars’ song Finesse, the best video of the year so far, which might not have that much competition to be fair.

... bossed up and I changed the game.

New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle

A: New Order
S: Bizarre Love Triangle

Here's a song a found on a dance floor while celebrating the start of a so far rather dull year. To put it mildly, this song might have been the only highlight of this young year. I'm quite convinced that 2018 will be a bitch. You've heard it here first.

... rules are for fools.

Trentemøller - Moan

A: Trentemøller
S: Moan

Only released in October 2006, Anders Trentemøller's stunning debut-album The Last Resort evolved into one of the most successful independent albums of that year. Raving reviews all over the place, various elections as album of the year and solid playlists at the radios expressed the huge interest in the fantastic album.

... I've been thinking too much about you.

Niki & The Dove - You Want The Sun

A: Niki & The Dove
S: You Want The Sun

Still one of my favorite albums of 2016, Niki & The Dove deliver You Want The Sun, a sparkly summery tune in a lo fi animated video, which is everything we need early January, and to be frank, all January long.

... you need to be flying.

Metronomy - Hypnose

A: Metronomy
S: Hypnose

Happy 2018 everybody. With the new year so freshly upon us, there is not much to say so far, and opting for an instrumental song might just be what we all need on this first day of already broken resolutions, false hopes and empty promises.

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