Hit of The Week: Hard Feelings ‘Holding On Too Long’

2021 sees the birth of HARD FEELINGS, the brand new collaborative project between New York City’s singer/ songwriting powerhouse, Amy Douglas and Joe Goddard of Hot Chip.

After Joe having heard Amy’s work, the HARD FEELINGS project was birthed with one message from Joe reaching out publicly via Twitter; “Amy, can we make a thing?”. That “thing” became HARD FEELINGS, the ultimate immersive cinematic experience for your feet and ears, seated fluidly at the intersections of New Wave and Synthpop inspired Pop Music and full-on Dance majesty.

Hit of The Week: Ider “Cross Yourself”

Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville aka IDER are back with their first release of 2021! The duo just unveiled a brand new single called “Cross Yourself” that’s taken from their forthcoming album “shame“. It follows their brilliant 2019 debut album “Emotional Education“.

Hit of The Week: Sunglasses For Jaws ‘What Does It Look Like’

With their new album ‘Everybody’s Made Of Bones’ set to be released on 4th June via Pony Recordings, London psych-outfit Sunglasses For Jaws are giving us our latest glimpse of what to expect, sharing new single ‘What Does It Look Like’.

Hit of The Week: Yelle ‘Noir’

French band Yelle are back with another killer tune, Noir is the latest offering from their album L’Ère du Verseau. The band released the album, the fourth in their career, in late 2020 and so far there’s been a number of catchy singles from the record including Je t’aime encore and Karate. 

The clip for the new tune sees Yelle (Julie Budet) and GrandMarnier (Jean-François Perrier) hanging out with some gender non-conforming sidekicks and fashionistas.

Hit of The Week: Wavves “Sinking Feeling”

Wavves are back with their first new track since 2018, “Sinking Feeling”, which is also accompanied by news of their return to Fat Possum Records. “Sinking Feeling” marks Wavves‘ first new outing since linking with Culture Abuse on “Big Cloud” in February 2018, and is teamed with a Jesse Lirola-directed video.

Hit of The Week: Sons of Kemet “Hustle”

Sons of Kemet, the Mercury Prize-nominated future jazz group spearheaded by saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings, have announced their new album: it’s called Black To The Future and arrives on May 14 through Impulse! Records. 

“Hustle” marks the group’s first new outing in three years, after their 2018 album Your Queen is a Reptile, and is accompanied by a Ashleigh Jadee-directed video. The new track also features backing vocals from Lianne La Havas.

Hit of The Week: Famous ‘Stars’

London risers Famous have shared their new single ‘Stars’. Out now, it’s the latest preview from their new EP ‘The Valley’ which lands on May 28th. Word is already out on the trio, who have sold out two socially distanced London shows at the historic 100 Club. ‘Stars’ is a taut piece of synth punk that melds together oddball pop elements and DIY touches.