The only reason to care about Travis Scott’s “Franchise” is M.I.A.
It is a shame that a living legend can only get a US #1 by pandering to mediocrity, but she’s earned our indulgence
Troye Sivan enlists high class talent to to transform “Easy” from moody to scintillating
Kacey Musgraves and Mark Ronson take Sivan’s dark new wave tale of heartbreak to the disco
On “My High” Disclosure are banging hard again at last!
The beatmaking Brit brothers deliver a dancefloor bomb with the help of two of the most exciting rappers on both sides of the Atlantic
Raye concocts pop magic on “Natalie Don’t”
The gifted songwriter sets a tale of impending heartbreak to catchy melody and dancefloor beats
Texas and Wu-Tang Clan’s “Hi” is two unlikely old friends hooking up for a quick catchup
The underrated pop masters and celebrated rap masters collaborate to deliver a heart-warming chilled dose of nostalgia
Avalanches go trippin’ with Rivers Cuomo in the Golden State on “Running Red Lights”
The Australian turntable witchdoctors are in spaced-out rock mood, blending chilled sunny vibes with an undercurrent of resigned sadness
DJ Shadow, Run The Jewels prove they’re a winning team on “Kings And Queens”
The legendary producer and foremost hip hop warriors reunite for a potent mix of soul, trap beats and nostalgic rap
Celeste burns bright on “Stop This Flame”
The stunning soul diva has slowly climbed up to “red hot” status, and she celebrates it with a funky banger
Lee Perry, Brian Eno melt our brains with “Here Come The Warm Dreads”
The two ancient geezers combine their warped minds to produce a far-out Dub proof that they can still out-twist anyone
Khruangbin, Leon Bridges roam the global highway on mellow “Texas Sun”
The collaboration sees the divergent Texans find common, blissful ground
Ana Tijoux gives revolution a beat on “CACEROLAZO”
The French-Chilean rapper supports her country’s protests by paying tribute to their pot-banging tradition
2nd Generation Wu try to recreate glory on “7.O.D.”
The Clan’s progeny try to keep the flame burning without really making it any brighter
James BKS, Q-Tip, Idris Elba, Little Simz proclaim themselves a “New Breed”
The successful French-Cameroonian producer enlists heavy hitters for hip hop anthem in praise of African roots
Madness bash corrupt ruling elite on “Bullingdon Boys”
Just in time for the UK general election, the veteran socialist rascals release a surprise single rubbishing Boris Johnson and his mates
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