Mac DeMarco
On The Level,
Captured Tracks
Another sad one from the Canadian’s upcoming This Old Dog (out May 5), this song balances hopeless lyrics with a great chunky synth line.
Contact Jodie Banaszkiewicz
jodie@staygoldenpr.com
Dave
Revenge,
Self-released
Highlights of Dave’s latest banger: video game gurgles, deep production from Fraser T Smith and a shout out for tasty soft drink Rubicon.
Contact Nic Bestley
nic.bestley@purplepr.com
Richard Dawson
Ogre,
Weird World Recordings
The Tyneside crackpot launches new LP Peasant (out June 2) with a bundle of twangy guitar, mad percussion and a perversely memorable hook.
Contact Will Grant
will@dominorecordco.com
Harry Styles
Sign Of The Times,
Columbia
Turns out there was a frustrated emotional wreck waiting to burst from within the 1D cherub all along. Has he gone from boy band to indie kid?
Contact Stuart Bell
stuart.bell@dawbell.com
Frank Ocean (feat. Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator)
Biking,
Self-released
Summery, crunchy and more awake than than the largely comatose Blonde, this is a welcome pick-me-up from old Frank.
Contact Anna Meacham
anna.meacham@purplepr.com
Mary J Blige (feat. Kanye West)
Love Yourself,
Capitol/Island Records
Strength Of A Woman, out April 28, is Mary J Blige’s 13th album. This single is like a cattle prod to a good mood. Play when you need to feel amazing.
Contact Shane O’Neill
shane.oneill@umusic.com
Melody’s Echo Chamber
Cross My Heart,
Rayon Vert
Severing herself from a psych-rock past this week is Melody Prochet. Her method? Seven minutes of wriggling melody and a flute solo.
Contact Alexis Rivera
a@echoparkrecords.com
