Calvin Harris (feat. Frank Ocean & Migos)
Slide,
Columbia
Calvin Harris’ predilection for radio hits rubs off on Frank Ocean, while Frank’s introverted chill tinges the Scot’s production. A banger results.
Contact Dvora Englefield
dvora.englefield@42West.net
Kevin Pearce
Heartbeat Mind,
Dharma Records
It’s unlikely to swipe the pop crown from his fellow Essex hitmaker Olly Murs’ bonce, but Pearce’s synthy new single comes with a pleasing chill.
Contact Molly Turnley
molly@six07press.com
At The Drive In
Incurably Innocent,
Rise Records
The second track from ATDI’s first album in 17 years (due on May 5), arrives armed with guitars like knives. Curly-haired headbangers rejoice.
Contact James Sherry
james@divisionpromotions.com
Girl Ray
Stupid Things,
Moshi Moshi
This north London trio are barely out of sixth form, and their billowing new single (out now) hints they should give up the books for good.
Contact Jodie Banaszkiewicz
jodie@staygoldenpr.com
Tom Grennan
Release The Brakes EP,
Insanity Records
Raspy of voice and beardy of chin, Tom Grennan turns all dials to epic for this new EP (out this week). Four tracks that say, Hello, I mean business.
Contact Emily Cooper
emily@everythingcountspr.com
Zara Larsson (feat. Travis Scott)
So Good,
Black Butter Records
The Swedish singer opens the Chart Success cupboard and reaches for the shelf marked Catchy, Loose-limbed, Trap-influenced Floorfiller.
Contact Niamh Jenkinson
niamh.jenkinson@dawbell.com
Part Chimp
MapoLeon,
Rock Action Records
This London noise-rock threesome are amazing, and this track (from upcoming album Iv) is like a blowtorch to the cochleas.
Contact Joe Parry
joe@insideslashout.com
