FEATURE:
The May Playlist
IN THIS PHOTO: Hayden Thorpe/PHOTO CREDIT: DIY
Vol. 4: A Former Wild Beast Holds Our Earthly Needs
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THIS is one of these classic weeks…
IN THIS PHOTO: Steve Lacy/PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images
where there are some big names in the pack but a lot of lesser-known artists and smaller songs. It is not a bad week for music but it is not exactly overflowing with big-name quality at the same time. When it comes to the heavy-hitting acts, we have the excellent Hayden Thorpe and Cate Le Bon nestling alongside Vampire Weekend, Two Door Cinema Club and Steve Lacy. Things are definitely interesting and you cannot say there is a lack of spark from this week’s releases – overflowing as they are with all sorts of unique textures and colours! Have a listen to the rundown of songs here and there is going to be plenty in the mix that will capture the ear. I think things are starting to hot up this year and there are some great releases ahead. If you need a kick to get the weekend going then I have some songs that will…
IN THIS PHOTO: Cate Le Bon/PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images
GET the blood racing.
ALL PHOTOS/IMAGES (unless credited otherwise): Getty Images/Artists
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PHOTO CREDIT: Phil Sharp
Hayden Thorpe - Earthly Needs
Cate Le Bon – Daylight Matters
Mavis Staples – Never Needed Anyone
Joan As Police Woman – Real Life
Vampire Weekend - This Life
Two Door Cinema Club - Dirty Air
DUCKWRTH – The Falling Man
Steve Lacy – Playground
Girlpool – Minute in Your Mind
PHOTO CREDIT: Janne Rugland
Astrid S – The First One
Clairo – Bags
Denzel Curry – Speedboat
Emeli Sandé – Extraordinary Being
Honeyblood – Gibberish
Underworld – Listen to Their No
PHOTO CREDIT: Jessica Lehrman
Ezra Furman - Calm Down AKA I Should Not Be Alone
Taron Egerton – Crocodile Rock
Kaiser Chiefs – Record Collection
Louise – Small Talk
YUNGBLUD – Parents
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - Kitty Sucker
Ms Banks – Remember the Name
PHOTO CREDIT: Scott Liston
Madonnatron – Flesh Pond
IN THIS PHOTO: Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow (ft. Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples) - Live Wire
whenyoung – A Labour of Love
PHOTO CREDIT: MOJO
