The Barometer: Aqualung; The Kissaway Trail; Florrie; Strangeways; Sleigh Bells; Madlib; Sia; Bob Dylan

What's hot on our playlist

John Hall
Thursday 06 May 2010 19:00 EDT
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Aqualung, New Friend

Matt Hales, who made his name soundtracking a VW ad, returns with his not-half-bad new album, 'Magnetic North'.

The Kissaway Trail, SDP

Not a dated party political theme, but an Arcade Fire-esque anthem from these Danish indie-rockers (above).

Florrie, Panic Attack (Fred Falke remix)

The young drummer from production factory Xenomania's in-house band launches her solo career.

Strangeways, Violence & Virtue

Debut single by this London-based six-piece mixes a shuffling Johnny Cash-esque rhythm with a catchy guitar line that calls to mind Johnny Marr at his least melancholic.

Sleigh Bells, Tell 'Em

Sleigh Bells, the much talked about, MIA-endorsed Brooklyn duo (above), pile grinding beats and guitars on top of oddly sweet vocals in this youthful call to arms.

Madlib, Static Invazion

The prolific producer digs out early beats from his vaults for the latest in his monthly releases for Stones Throw.

Sia, Clap Your Hands (Diplo Remix)

This meticulously crafted remix, full of bleeps, hand claps and bouncing bass is seriously addictive.

Bob Dylan, Political World

Given the week's events, it seemed a good moment to seek out the stirring opening track from Bob Dylan's 1989 return-to-form album 'Oh Mercy'.

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