This week has got to be considered one of the best in music for 2013. With so many new album releases from the likes of Kanye West, Sigur Ros, Laura Marling, and Jagwar Ma, it feels like the amazing singles of the week have been forgotten, but never fear! We’re here to remind you of some awesome new tracks. Starting with our synth-infused feature of the week from Nine Inch Nails, we move on to a great collaboration from Mayer Hawthorne and Jessie Ware, as well as some Aussie dittys in the form of a Flume remix and some new cuts from Lurch & Chief and Little Fox.
Nine Inch Nails – “Came Back Haunted”
Taken from the upcoming and stupidly anticipated new album Hesitation Marks , the latest track written by Reznor and co. is a synth-heavy song that might bring the icona-90s band to the fore of the minds of new listeners. With lyrics clearly making reference to the band’s hiatus and presumed new sound ( I said goodbye/I had to try” and “I’m not what I used to be“), this is exactly the comeback single fans expected.
Mayer Hawthorne Ft. Jessie Ware – “Her Favorite Song”
Mayer Hawthorne brings a new meaning to modern jazz, soul and funk and his current single ‘Her Favourite Song’ featuring Jessie Ware cements his place on planet earth as one of the truly talented musicians that reside here. With sweet grooves, slick production and smooth vocals like his lyrics, Mayer can do no wrong at blending old school with modern soul.
Disclosure – “You & Me (Flume Remix)”
Two of the world’s most prominent, buzz-worthy acts in one remixed track? Cue global hysteria. One million plays later, Flume’s remix of Disclosure’s ‘You & Me’ has become the biggest viral hit the week and proves that Harley Stretton’s takeover has officially become worldwide. Stretton once again shows his impeccable music taste, reworking the British duo’s garage-house into a colossal RnB anthem. Perhaps we’re a little biased towards our own Aussie prodigies, but this remix definitely rivals the original. Has Flume become a genre yet?
Pet Shop Boys – “Vocal”
The latest slice from this UK duo’s latest album Electric is a dose of nostalgia from the pre-millennium rave culture; a seven-minute anthem injected with pounding hits of synthesisers and a foot-stamping bass. The Pet Shop Boys have managed to modernise their brand of euphoric electro-house just enough to still sound new whilst giving you enough of an excuse to reminisce about the 90s in the middle of a crowd dance floor.
The Mohawk Lodge – “Hard Love”
Taken from The Mohawk Lodge’s fourth album, Damaged Goods current single ‘Hard Love’ is full of fuzzed out and swirling guitar making the track sound like it’s stuck somewhere between the late 70s and early 90s in a good way! Lead by Canadian Ryder Havdale, he wears his heart on his sleeve lyrically and vocally draws you in with his Springsteen like vocals. The Mohawk Lodge will be in Australia during July.
Lurch & Chief – “We Are The Sam”
Melbourne band Lurch & Chief certainly seem to constantly surprise listeners with their musical direction and are definitely not a band that can be pigeonholed into one genre that’s for sure. ‘We Are The Same’ showcases both Hayden Somerville and Lili Hall’s soulful vocals with a catchy chorus and with more of a jangly garage feel to their past tracks.
Little Fox – “Anniversary”
The harmony drenched new tune from the ever-etherial Sydney band takes a darker turn than their previous release while maintaining the inherent beauty that comes from the stunning vocals. Having already proved itself a favourite among the Triple J Unearthed crowd, ‘Anniversary’ is set to bring about big things for the group.
Divine Fits – “Chained To Love”
Made up of Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner, and New Bomb Turks’ Sam Brown , Divine Fits are a modern supergroup of sorts and their music screams this. Having dropped this and another single ‘Aint That The Way’ these guys are all class despite their music screaming rock ‘n’ roll.
