La Roux - "Lose Myself"

La Roux returns after a six-year absence with the hook-crammed album Old Flames. "Lose Myself" draws from 90s Michael Jackson and 90s R&B, and is one of the many highlights on the record. It's a welcome return to form. 

Liars - "Beat Creep Some Eyes"

Intriguing amalgamation of droning synths, skittering drums, and chant-like vocals from Angus Andrew's upcoming Liars record A Ban On Plastic Bag Bans.

Everything But The Girl - "Young and Dumb"

From their upcoming record Blue Reservoir, Everything But The Girl return to their early days with a lovely, bossa nova influenced track "Young and Dumb."

Space Afrika ft. Tony Njoku - "MLN"

From their exquisite new record Quiet Storm, duo Space Afrika team up with singer Tony Njoku on the languorous, Maxinquaye-esque track "MLN." It's gorgeous dub/trip-hop. 

Dummy - "N of 1"

LA shoegaze/dream-pop band Dummy just released their latest record do you love the color of the sky? Single "N of 1" mixes shimmering guitars over jungle-esque beats. 

Tinashe - "Too Easy"

Popstar will definitely be in my top albums of the year and it is for sure my pop album of the year; so many intoxicating bangers. I adore the frenetic drum programming on the slinky track "Too Easy." 

Carly Rae Jepsen - "Near or Far"

Beautiful, Erik Satie sampling ("Avant-dernières Pensées - 2. Aubade"), deep house track from her excellent new double album Day And Night.