New Music from The Streets, James Blake, Cut Copy, Hercules and Love Affair
Friday, February 11th, 2011
A whole heap of new music was released this week, and we thought we’d pull it all together in one blog post for you to peruse. From Music Jobs favourite James Blake, to regular chart topper The Streets, UK Music has never sounded so fresh and exciting. Throw New York’s Hercules and Love Affair and Melbourne’s Cut Copy into the mix and you have a diverse and complete soundtrack to your weekend. Dive in, explore, enjoy!
Computers and Blues
Released on Monday (Feb 7), ‘Computers and Blues’ is reportedly,the final album from The Streets. Mike Skinner claims he has taken the project as far as he can over the last decade. Your thoughts on his fifth LP?
Standout Track: Without Thinking
Computers and Blues (Hype Machine Exclusive) by The Streets
Blue Songs
Hercules & Love Affair‘s new album, was released on CD, limited edition 12″ and download on 31st January. It features collaborations with Kele Okereke, Shaun Wright and Aerea Negrot.
Standout track: My House
Hercules & Love Affair – Blue Songs by moshi moshi music
Zonoscope
Cut Copy also presented their latest LP this Monday, entitled ‘Zonoscope’. Their airy guitars and chugging electronic synths could be likened to The XX, but the Aussie duo definitely have their own unique sound.
Standout Track: Take Me Over
Cut Copy – Zonoscope [Clips] by modularpeople
James Blake
Before releaseing his self-titled debut LP on February 7th, James Blake was featured in our Ones to Watch 2011. The young Londoner explores his own twist on stripped backed electronic soul, and unleashes his own haunting vocal talents.
Standout track: The Wilhelm Scream
by Lee Jarvis.
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