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Luca George  - Crying In The Bathroom

Luca George
Crying In The Bathroom

Island Records Australia

We’ve been keeping a close eye on New Zealand alt-pop artist Luca George since his stunning single ‘Better Apart’ dropped in...

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01 Aug 2025
Paige Cavell ft goddard. - Owe It All To You

Paige Cavell ft goddard.
Owe It All To You

Positiva Records (Island EMI Label Group)

We’ve been seriously impressed with Paige Cavell’s powerhouse vocals since we first heard them back in 2019 when we featured her...

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04 Mar 2025
Jacob Alon - Fairy In A Bottle

Jacob Alon
Fairy In A Bottle

Island Records

Continuing our Ones To Watch 2025 is Edinburgh-based poet and singer-songwriter Jacob Alon. Born and raised in Fife in a...

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04 Dec 2024
The Last Dinner Party - Nothing Matters

The Last Dinner Party
Nothing Matters

Island Records

Starting our new week of Ones To Watch 2024 are baroque pop newcomers The Last Dinner Party. It’s been a...

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20 Nov 2023
FLO - Immature - Record of the Year

FLO
Immature - Record of the Year

Island Records

This year’s RotD Record of the Year accolade goes to Stella, Renée and Jorja from FLO. The brilliant London-based trio...

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19 Dec 2022
Dylan  - Blisters

Dylan
Blisters

Island

Continuing our Ones To Watch 2023 is the brilliant Suffolk-born artist Natasha Woods, aka Dylan. Raised on a diet of...

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08 Dec 2022
Nia Archives  - Baianá

Nia Archives
Baianá

Island Records

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2023 is new gen junglist and rising star Nia Archives. The Bradford-born, now...

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22 Nov 2022
FLO - Cardboard Box

FLO
Cardboard Box

Island Records

Today’s Ones To Watch is the brilliant London-based R&B trio FLO. Stella, Renée and Jorja first came to our attention...

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16 Nov 2022
FLO - Immature

FLO
Immature

Island Records

Earlier this year, we were seriously impressed when Stella, Renée and Jorja, aka FLO, released their fearless debut single, Cardboard Box....

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11 Jul 2022
Brooke Combe - Miss Me Now

Brooke Combe
Miss Me Now

Island

Grabbing your attention right from the start with its infectious and nostalgic beat, this stunning track from 21 year old...

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17 Mar 2022
Charlie Collins - Backseat Valentine

Charlie Collins
Backseat Valentine

Island Records (Australia/UMA)

We’ve quickly become obsessed by this vibrant and intense break-up anthem from Australian artist Charlie Collins. The former Tigertown band...

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15 Mar 2022
Miraa May ft. Stefflon Don - Big Woman

Miraa May ft. Stefflon Don
Big Woman

Island Records

We’ve been big fans of Algerian-born, Tottenham-raised artist Miraa May since she dropped her Dark EP back in 2019. In...

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02 Feb 2022
Yard Act - Payday

Yard Act
Payday

Island

Continuing our Ones To Watch 2022 is whip-smart Leeds outfit Yard Act. They first came to our attention in 2020...

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12 Jan 2022
Lola Young - FAKE

Lola Young
FAKE

Island

Finishing our Ones To Watch 2022 for this year (but to be continued in Jan) is 21 year old singer-songwriter...

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16 Dec 2021
Sam Tompkins - Bloodline

Sam Tompkins
Bloodline

Island

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2022 is the hugely talented singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins. He first started out busking on...

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08 Dec 2021
ArrDee - Flowers (Say My Name)

ArrDee
Flowers (Say My Name)

Island

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2022 is the exciting breakout rapper ArrDee. It’s been something of a momentous...

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02 Dec 2021
Azure Ryder - Some Kind Of Love

Azure Ryder
Some Kind Of Love

Island Records

Back in November last year, we waxed lyrical about the Australian-Lebanese singer-songwriter Azure Ryder and her gorgeous second EP, Crazy...

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27 Jul 2021
The Lathums - I See Your Ghost

The Lathums
I See Your Ghost

Island Records

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2021 are Wigan four-piece The Lathums. They first came to our attention last...

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08 Dec 2020
Azure Ryder - Oh What A Relief

Azure Ryder
Oh What A Relief

Island Records

We’ve been following the emergence of Australian-Lebanese singer-songwriter Azure Ryder since the release of her gorgeous debut Dizzy earlier this...

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23 Nov 2020
Bahamas - Own Alone

Bahamas
Own Alone

Island Records

With a jaunty air and summery vibe, Own Alone is the gorgeous track from Canadian singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen, better known as Bahamas....

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21 Sep 2020
Emily Burns - I Love You, You’re the Worst

Emily Burns
I Love You, You’re the Worst

Island Records UK

Continuing to impress us with every release is our One To Watch 2020 artist Emily Burns. We fell in love...

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24 Jul 2020
Miraa May - Woman Like Me

Miraa May
Woman Like Me

Island

Premiered by DJ Target on 1Xtra on Monday, this sublime dose of sultry, jazz-flecked R&B is from Algerian-born, Tottenham raised...

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06 May 2020
Sports Team - Here’s The Thing

Sports Team
Here’s The Thing

Island Records

It’s been an extraordinary year for Sports Team, who have built a large, fiercely loyal and fervent fanbase around their...

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26 Feb 2020
Emily Burns - My Town

Emily Burns
My Town

Island

For regular readers of RotD, our next Ones To Watch 2020 is an artist that should be familiar to you....

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11 Dec 2019
BENEE - Monsta

BENEE
Monsta

Island Records UK

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2020 is the exciting 19 year old indie-pop sensation BENEE from Auckland, New...

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03 Dec 2019
Easy Life - Nice Guys

Easy Life
Nice Guys

Island Records

We can’t get enough of Leicestershire quintet Easy Life, having featured their breezy single Earth earlier this summer, the lads continue their breakout...

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30 Oct 2019
Flyte - Gone Girl

Flyte
Gone Girl

Island Records

We have been big fans of London-based group Flyte since we featured them back in 2014. Their brilliant debut album,...

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23 Sep 2019
Easy Life - Earth

Easy Life
Earth

Island Records

With their free-wheeling blend of laidback hip-hop, trippy electronics and summery R&B grooves, Leicestershire quintet Easy Life have created this...

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24 Jul 2019
AMWIN - Dua Lipa

AMWIN
Dua Lipa

Island

Swedish alt-pop artist AMWIN dropped her debut EP AMWIN In Wonderland on Friday and this gorgeous slice of UK garage-inspired...

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02 Apr 2019
MIO - With Love

MIO
With Love

Island Records

Not much is known about Swedish newcomer MIO, but over the last couple of months this enigmatic artist has been...

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17 Jan 2019
Little May - Lover

Little May
Lover

Dew Process / Island Records

Lover is the dreamy new song and first from Australian outfit Little May since their acclaimed debut album, For The...

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22 Nov 2018
Remedee ft. Kojo Funds, Yxng Bane & Masicka - Creepin' Up

Remedee ft. Kojo Funds, Yxng Bane & Masicka
Creepin' Up

Island

Having produced tracks for the likes of Not3s and Young Adz, producer Remedee steps out into the limelight with this slick debut....

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31 Aug 2018
Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels - Hurt Somebody

Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels
Hurt Somebody

Island Records

Clocking in under three glorious minutes is the down-to-earth and heartfelt duet Hurt Somebody by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels....

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07 Mar 2018
Naaz - Up To Something

Naaz
Up To Something

Island Records

We have been following 19 year-old Dutch-Kurdish singer songwriter Naaz since we were blown away by the sheer beauty and...

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26 Oct 2017
Picture This - Never Change

Picture This
Never Change

Island Records

Irish duo Picture This have a busy few days ahead with a sold-out gig at Brixton’s Electric Ballroom tonight (May...

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18 May 2017
Marian Hill - Down

Marian Hill
Down

Island Records

Chosen as the soundtrack to Apple’s worldwide ad campaign promoting their Air Pods and the iPhone 7, this song by...

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06 Mar 2017
Her - Five Minutes

Her
Five Minutes

Island Records / Barclay

This outstanding song by French-based duo Her featured in last year’s global Apple commercial ’Shot on iPhone’. The word has...

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12 Jan 2017
Tough Love - Touch (ft. Arlissa)

Tough Love
Touch (ft. Arlissa)

Get Twisted/Island Records

Released today (April 8) and sounding like an instant smash from the very first minute, Tough Love return with their...

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08 Apr 2016
Spring King - Rectifier

Spring King
Rectifier

Island

Spring King are the Manchester-based band who jumped into the spotlight last summer, much to their surprise, when Zane Lowe selected their...

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11 Feb 2016
Petite Meller - Barbaric

Petite Meller
Barbaric

Island Records

Recently premiered on Radio 1 as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World, Petite Meller follows up Baby Love (one...

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09 Oct 2015
Lauren Aquilina - Low

Lauren Aquilina
Low

Island Records

20-year old artist Lauren Aquilina may already be familiar to some of you. To date, she’s headlined the Radio 1 Introducing...

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21 Sep 2015
Little May - Seven Hours

Little May
Seven Hours

Island Records/Dew Process

There’s already a lot of love for Little May. The group from Sydney in Australia release their debut album For...

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26 Aug 2015
Petite Meller - Baby Love

Petite Meller
Baby Love

Island Records

Track Of The Day today (June 11) at Radio 1 and now added to the station’s C-list, we first became...

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11 Jun 2015
Solo 45 - Feed 'Em To The Lions

Solo 45
Feed 'Em To The Lions

Island Records

Solo 45 is a member of the north London grime collective Boy Better Know, a talented bunch of musicians and...

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24 Feb 2015
Tough Love - So Freakin' Tight

Tough Love
So Freakin' Tight

Get Twisted/ Island Records

Premiered by Annie Mac at Radio 1, this track by London-based duo Tough Love has been steadily climbing the Shazam...

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12 Feb 2015
Hozier - Take Me To Church - Record Of The Year

Hozier
Take Me To Church - Record Of The Year

Rubyworks/Island Records

In the week that the song finally cracks the UK Top 20 for the very first time, despite already having...

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23 Dec 2014
Aquilo - Losing You

Aquilo
Losing You

Island Records

This stunning track from chilled electronic duo Aquilo received its exclusive first play from Huw Stephens at Radio 1 on...

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10 Dec 2014
The Coronas - Just Like That

The Coronas
Just Like That

Island Records

They may be absent from the Sound of 2015 long list but we’re pretty sure that The Coronas will end...

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01 Dec 2014
Flyte - Light Me Up

Flyte
Light Me Up

Turned Out Nice/Island Records

Jaunty, uplifting and utterly cool, this is modern pop with retro sensibilities from Flyte. The London-based quartet draw on that...

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29 Oct 2014
George The Poet - 1,2,1,2

George The Poet
1,2,1,2

Island Records

George The Poet caused quite a buzz last year when he appeared on Later with Jools and Radio 1Xtra's Live...

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01 Oct 2014
Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me

Jessie Ware
Say You Love Me

Island Records/PMR

Two years ago Jessie Ware released her debut album Devotion and reached UK Top 5 with it, managing to bag a Mercury...

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11 Sep 2014
Ben Howard - I Forget Where We Were

Ben Howard
I Forget Where We Were

Island Records

We first featured Ben Howard back in May 2011 when he was about to release his debut EP Old Pine and...

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26 Aug 2014
Hozier - Take Me To Church

Hozier
Take Me To Church

Rubyworks/Island Records

It's only a matter of weeks since we last featured Hozier with his sublime track Sedated but now things are really ramping...

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11 Aug 2014
Hozier - Sedated

Hozier
Sedated

Rubyworks/Island Records

We first wrote about Hozier last year and featured From Eden back in April, talking about the buzz that was rapidly building around him, predicting...

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07 Jul 2014
Klangkarussell - Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)

Klangkarussell
Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)

Island Dance/Universal

After shifting over 1.4 million copies worldwide of their debut hit Sonnentanz, which we featured almost a year ago, Klangkarussell finally...

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17 Jun 2014
Prides - Messiah

Prides
Messiah

Island Records

Prides first featured here back in February with the superb track The Seeds You Sow. Things are moving on well for...

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02 Jun 2014
The Chainsmokers - #SELFIE

The Chainsmokers
#SELFIE

Island Records

Six weeks ago we heard this for the first time when it was released and yet to receive much attention....

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21 Mar 2014
Prides - The Seeds You Sow

Prides
The Seeds You Sow

Island Records

Big, bold and anthemic, Glaswegian trio Prides formed just last year and first caught the attention of many through Hype...

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13 Feb 2014
Chasing Grace - Free

Chasing Grace
Free

Naughtyboy Recordings [under exclusive licence to Universal Island]

Fresh from supporting the likes of Sam Smith, John Newman and Ellie Goulding on tour, Naughty Boy protégée’s Chasing Grace hail...

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12 Feb 2014
Elli Ingram - When It Was Dark

Elli Ingram
When It Was Dark

Island Records

Sassy and soulful but with a satisfying bite too, 20-year-old Elli Ingram hails from Brighton, and this debut major-label release...

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04 Feb 2014
Ruen Brothers - Blood Runs Wild

Ruen Brothers
Blood Runs Wild

Republic Records / Island Records

For a time during the spring it became impossible to accurately measure the heat on Ruen Brothers because they appeared...

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24 Oct 2013
Afrojack feat. Spree Wilson - The Spark

Afrojack feat. Spree Wilson
The Spark

Island Records

Powerfully articulating the case for permanently appending the word 'Dutch' to the phrase 'DJ and super producer' is the Netherlands'...

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23 Oct 2013
LOLO - Year Round Summer Of Love

LOLO
Year Round Summer Of Love

Universal/Island

We've had one eye on Tennessee-born Brooklynite LOLO ever since she surfaced on the blogs in early summer, the switch...

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02 Oct 2013
Angel Haze - Echelon (It’s My Way)

Angel Haze
Echelon (It’s My Way)

Island Records

Incredible to think, since through her mixtapes, freestyles and covers she already feels like a fixture online and on the...

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05 Sep 2013
PAPA - Young Rut

PAPA
Young Rut

Loma Vista/Island Records

LA duo PAPA - aka Darren Weiss and Danny Presant - were unsigned when we featured the colossal Put Me To Work back in...

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14 Aug 2013
Claire - Games

Claire
Games

Island Records, Germany

We first featured Claire in the weekly magazine back in June, when the dreamy post-pop vibes of Games were wafting...

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02 Aug 2013
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Better Days

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Better Days

Gentlemen Of The Road via Communion / Island

Not only do Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros have friends in high places, they have the tunes to back it up. Having...

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04 Jul 2013
Klangkarussell feat. Will Heard - Sonnentanz (The Sun Don't Shine)

Klangkarussell feat. Will Heard
Sonnentanz (The Sun Don't Shine)

Island

Starting life as a deep house instrumental that first surfaced on the underground late last year, Sonnentanz (translated as 'sun dance') is the...

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27 Jun 2013
Nina Nesbitt - Way In The World

Nina Nesbitt
Way In The World

Island

Longtime RotD favourite Nina Nesbitt - we first featured her as an unsigned artist last May and invited her to...

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26 Jun 2013
Woodkid - I Love You feat. Angel Haze

Woodkid
I Love You feat. Angel Haze

Island Records

As an accomplished music video director with the likes of Katy Perry's Teenage Dream and Lana Del Rey's Born to...

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17 Jun 2013
Robert DeLong - Global Concepts

Robert DeLong
Global Concepts

Glassnote/Island

As electronic music continues to surge across the globe, Robert DeLong brings something truly unique to the table. The glitchy,...

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14 Jun 2013
Half Moon Run - Call Me In The Afternoon

Half Moon Run
Call Me In The Afternoon

Communion/Glassnote/Island

The ball is now well and truly rolling for Canadian foursome Half Moon Run. Firm RotD favourites with two previous...

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11 Jun 2013
Deap Vally - Baby I Call Hell

Deap Vally
Baby I Call Hell

Island / Communion

With debut album Sistrionix dropping on June 24, all the indications are that LA blues-rock duo and long-time RotD favourites...

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28 May 2013
Little Green Cars - Big Red Dragon

Little Green Cars
Big Red Dragon

Glassnote / Island

Among the standout acts at The Great Escape last week were Little Green Cars, whose polished performances to packed houses at the...

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20 May 2013
RDGLDGRN - Million Fans

RDGLDGRN
Million Fans

Island

With Dave Grohl drumming for them, Pharrell Williams writing with them, and Beastie Boys producer Mario C remixing them, DC-based...

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18 Apr 2013
Half Moon Run - Full Circle

Half Moon Run
Full Circle

Glassnote/Communion/Island

If SXSW 2013 belonged to one band, it was Canadian trio and long-time RotD favourites Half Moon Run. Nine shows...

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22 Mar 2013
Nina Nesbitt - Stay Out

Nina Nesbitt
Stay Out

Island

Stay Out could have been split in two and still made a brace of great pop songs such is the...

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11 Mar 2013
Woodkid - Run Boy Run

Woodkid
Run Boy Run

Island/Green United Music

Woodkid is rightly being touted as one of the most exciting and creative forces in music right now; he's certainly...

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28 Feb 2013
Jamie Cullum feat. Roots Manuva - Love For $ale

Jamie Cullum feat. Roots Manuva
Love For $ale

Universal/Island

Fresh from signing a new deal with Island Records, Jamie Cullum announces his first new music in three years. Love For $ale,...

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15 Feb 2013
Of Monsters & Men - King & Lionheart

Of Monsters & Men
King & Lionheart

Universal/Island

Proving that fourth singles need not be a lacklustre end to an album project, Of Monsters & Men release King And...

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13 Feb 2013
Little Green Cars - Harper Lee

Little Green Cars
Harper Lee

Island/Glassnote

Little Green Cars are perhaps the most hotly tipped band for 2013, and their latest single is already making massive...

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08 Feb 2013
Deap Vally - Lies

Deap Vally
Lies

Island/Communion

The reaction to Lies has been explosive, backing up tastemaker assertion that Deap Vally are one of the hottest new bands...

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29 Jan 2013
Devlin ft. Diane Birch  - Rewind

Devlin ft. Diane Birch
Rewind

Island

Rewind looks set to be a big hitter for Devlin as he combines with Diane Birch, creating an anthemic track...

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16 Jan 2013
Little Green Cars - The John Wayne

Little Green Cars
The John Wayne

Island/Glassnote

This superb debut from Ireland's finest new band has put them on the map as ones to watch for 2013....

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26 Oct 2012
Nina Nesbitt - Boy

Nina Nesbitt
Boy

Island

Nina Nesbitt's first release on Island is a trademark piece of songwriting from the Scottish songstress, displaying her unmistakable vocal...

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21 Sep 2012
Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks

Of Monsters And Men
Little Talks

Island

Little Talks has already become a massive worldwide hit having sold over 1.5 million units. Upon release the album went...

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01 Aug 2012
Fazer - Killer

Fazer
Killer

AATW/Island

Fellow N-Dubz band mates, Dappy and Tulisa kicked off their solo careers with No.1 singles (Fazer had a production hand...

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24 Jul 2012
Angel - Wonderful

Angel
Wonderful

Island

24-year-old Angel, aka Sirach Charles, has been a solid favourite in the underground scene for many years. However, thanks to...

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10 Jul 2012
Mac Miller - Party On Fifth Ave.

Mac Miller
Party On Fifth Ave.

Island

Following the release of RotD featured Frick Park Market, Mac Miller follows up with killer second single Party On Fifth Ave....

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14 Jun 2012
Josh Osho ft. Ghostface Killah - Redemption Days

Josh Osho ft. Ghostface Killah
Redemption Days

Island

From being a homeless teen from South London, Josh Osho hasn't had the easiest start to life, but out of...

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22 May 2012
Of Monsters And Men - Dirty Paws

Of Monsters And Men
Dirty Paws

Island

This enchanting piece of Nordic folk from Of Monsters And Men might be the first taste of the band in the...

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27 Apr 2012
Lonsdale Boys Club - Light Me Up

Lonsdale Boys Club
Light Me Up

Future/Island

Lonsdale Boys Club's debut single Light Me Up is a summery slice of pop that recalls the best of Orson with its...

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17 Apr 2012
Ladyhawke - Sunday Drive

Ladyhawke
Sunday Drive

Modular/Island

Ladyhawke's Sunday Drive is a floaty pop gem which may take a few listens but is right up there with...

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16 Apr 2012
Bahamas - Caught Me Thinking

Bahamas
Caught Me Thinking

Brushfire/Island

Bahamas's debut single is three minutes of sumptuous tropical blues, released in the wake of a triumphant trip to SXSW...

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12 Apr 2012
Mac Miller - Frick Park Market

Mac Miller
Frick Park Market

Island Records/UMGI

At just 20-years of age, Mac Miller has released five mixtapes, picked up over 280 million Youtube hits, and is the...

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03 Apr 2012
Clock Opera - Once And For All

Clock Opera
Once And For All

Moshi Moshi/Island

Innovative and euphoric, Clock Opera's Once And For All cements them as one of the key British bands to watch...

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23 Jan 2012
Childish Gambino - All The Shine

Childish Gambino
All The Shine

Island

Childish Gambino represents the future of hip-hop. His lyrics are powerful and communicative, and with deft production from long-term collaborator...

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11 Jan 2012
Gotye ft Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know

Gotye ft Kimbra
Somebody That I Used To Know

Communion/Island

Record of the Day's Record of the Year: Featured: July 26 2011. In the last 2011 Record of the Day magazine...

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23 Dec 2011
Ren Harvieu - Through The Night

Ren Harvieu
Through The Night

Kid Gloves/Island

After suffering a broken back it wasn't clear whether Ren Harvieu would ever walk again. Now just three months later she...

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12 Dec 2011
Gotye - Easy Way Out

Gotye
Easy Way Out

Communion/Island

Phenomenal songwriting talent Gotye is finally breaking into the mainstream as he begins his campaign for forthcoming album Making Mirrors....

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28 Oct 2011