Downloads
Radiohead - Nude
Taken from their groundbreaking 'In Rainbows' album (see Sally Linn's article in this issue of Maps), you've probably heard this already (whether you paid for it or not), but here it is again, this time accompanied by a lo-fi slow-mo video interpretation.
British
Sea Power - No Lucifer
Continuing their triumphal return to form following the release of their latest (and in our opinion, best) album 'Do You Like Rock Music?', our favourite quintissentially British chaps BSP unleash thier new single, along with a video which kindly provides the lyrics along the bottom of the screen for a karaoke singalong.
The Breeders
- Bang On
Back from The Pixies re-union Kim Deal returns to Breeders duties with a new album 'Mountain Battles' on the way. To get you salivating with anticipation, here's a sneak preview MP3 of Kim's favourite track 'Bang On'.
Cat Power - In The Studio
Angel voiced songstress Chan Marshall released her new album 'Jukebox' earlier in the year, and we've got some behind the scenes footage fo you to savour.
Beth
Ditto & Jarvis Cocker - Temptation
OK, perhaps they're not the most obvious duo, but when Gossip frontwoman Ditto and indie legend Coker performed this cover at the nme Awards, heads were turned and jaws were dropped all around. Now released as a charity single in aid of Shelter, it's the perfect time to re-live an unexpected but perfect moment.
Blood
Red Shoes - You Bring Me Down
In case you missed it first time around, Blood Red Shoes release the wonderfully jagged 'You Bring Me Down' for a second time. It feels like it's about the 18th single to be taken from their debut album, but when they're all this good, who are we to complain?
These New Puritans - Elvis
Angular Records has been one of our very favourite labels for years now, churning out great band after great band from their New Cross headquarters. Ready to step into the terrifyingly large shoes of the likes of Bloc Party, Art Brut, The Long Blondes and Klaxons are These New Puritans, and their new single 'Elvis'
Electrelane - In Berlin
After ten years and five album, atmospheric Brightonians Electrelane have sadly decided to go on 'indefinate hiatus'. It's not all bad news though, as they've left us with this haunting track and video by way of saying goodbye (or should that be 'auf wiedersehen'?)
Operator
Please - Get What You Want
Bouncy Australians Operator Please attempt the impossible - to follow up the insanely catchy 'Just A Song About Ping Pong'. Being an impossible task of course, they don't quite manage it, but 'Get What You Want' is an infectious slice of shouty punk/pop that would grace the discographies of any of the very best party bands around.
Six Nation State - Taking Me Over
Zombies, guns, fake moustaches - what else does a great music video need? A yeah, how about some stomping guitars and a catching shout-a-long chorus? Fortunately Six Nation State's latest offering manages to provide all this and more in a pleasingly gory bundle.
Words by Paul Madden