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Hottest Record - Crystal Fighters - You & I

Zane Lowe — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:22:03 +0000

After teasing out their highly anticipated return with 'WAVE' a taster track that surfaced online a few weeks back, CRYSTAL FIGHTERS reveal 'YOU & I', their first official single taken from their recently announced new album 'Cave Rave' (r/d 27th May).

The band's headline show at KOKO on Thursday 23rd May was an instant sell-out and they've just announced a full UK tour later in the year, including a date at Brixton Academy on Friday 22nd November. Summer festival dates to be announced shortly.

To record 'Cave Rave', the UK band relocated to the hills of the Basque Country - a region integral to Crystal Fighters' sound and the inspiration for their debut album 'Star Of Love' before decamping to Los Angeles to record with Grammy-nominated producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck/Air/M83).

Hottest Record - Nero - Into The Past

Zane Lowe — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Nero are the Grammy winning electronic group comprised of British-born producers Dan Stephens, Joe Ray and vocalist Alana Watson. Baz Lurhman is the Oscar nominated director of Moulin Rouge and Romeo & Juilet. The two have collaborated on the soundtrack to the movie 'The Great Gatsby.' 'Into the Past' is the result.
Nero are in esteemed company on the soundtrack, with music coming from Jay-Z, Florence and the Machine, The xx, Jack White and more. The soundtrack is available to download from 6th June.

Hottest Record - Sebastian Ingrosso - Reload

Zane Lowe — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0000

Refune Records founder/label boss - and one third of world-dominating, electronic superstars Swedish House Mafia - SEBASTIAN INGROSSO has teamed up with rising star, Tommy Trash and long time lyrical collaborator John Martin, for new track 'RELOAD'. Released on June 30th, 'RELOAD' was originally released as an instrumental last year, this future anthem went straight to number one on Beatport and received huge support at radio with plays from Radio One, Kiss and Capital.

'RELOAD' showcases an exceptional blend of these two producers' talents which is nothing short of brilliant. While the drums and pulsing, distorted bassline ensure that energy is kept at fever pitch throughout, the melody builds to its climax in a wave of soaring synths. Fellow Swede John Martin adds his unmistakable vocals (he featured on both Swedish House Mafia multiple-million selling singles 'Save The World' and 'Don't You Worry Child') to make 'RELOAD' undoubtedly this Summer's dance floor anthem.

Hottest Record - Muse - Panic Station (Madeon Remix)

Zane Lowe — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:22:42 +0000

Muse will release their new single "Panic Station" on June 3rd on Helium 3 / Warner Brothers Records. The single is the fourth track to be taken from the band's platinum selling sixth studio album "The 2nd Law" and sees the band take to the streets of Tokyo in the awesome accompanying video. The single also features a remix by French producer Madeon.

The band are currently nearing the end of their US tour and, having just played two nights at Madison Square Gardens in NYC, will embark on their biggest stadium tour to date this May, with very special guest Dizzee Rascal appearing at all UK shows. Bastille will also join the band in Coventry on May 22nd, London on May 25th and Manchester on June 1st.

Hottest Record - Laura Marling - Master Hunter

Zane Lowe — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:25:32 +0000

The Track is taken from Her forthcoming new album 'Once I Was An Eagle'; this was recorded at the Three Crows studio of regular producer and instrumentalist Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams, Vaccines), with Dom Monks on engineering duties and Marling's lifelong friend Ruth de Turberville on cello. It's a hugely ambitious record that reflects the dark themes of 'A Creature I Don't Know'.

This is Laura's fourth album - an achievement in itself for a 23 year old, the remarkable nature of her talent and career being underlined by the 2011 Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist, the two Mercury Music Prize nominations, and the NME Award for Best Solo Artist that she's received in the years since her 2007 debut 'Alas I Cannot Swim'.

Hottest Record - Empire Of The Sun - Alive

Zane Lowe — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:22:12 +0000

Electro-pop duo Empire of the Sun are returning in 2013 with a new LP: Ice on the Dune. Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore will release their follow-up to 2008's Walking on a Dream this June via Astralwerks.
Ladies & Gentlemen, This is the sound of Summer.

Hottest Record - Wilkinson - Heartbeat

Zane Lowe — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:22:32 +0000

It's Skream & Benga in for Zane celebrating bass week on Radio 1. And in honour of bass week tonight's hottest record comes from Wilkinson signed to the legendary RAM records. Featuring hotly tipped Arlissa and P Money, look out for the debut album and tour this summer.

Hottest Record - Jimmy Eat World - I Will Steal You Back

Zane Lowe — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:22:12 +0000

After three years, Jimmy Eat World are back with new album 'Damage' on the way in June and a world tour in May. But before they play across the world with their seventh album, they return with tonight's hottest record!

Hottest Record - Miles Kane - Don't Forget Who You Are

Zane Lowe — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:22:20 +0000

Ahead of a busy summer of touring and a huge appearance on the John Peel stage at Glastonbury, Miles Kane drops tonight's Hottest Record from his forthcoming album. Taken from his new album of the same name, he's been busy working with Ian Broudie and the modfather Paul Weller.

Hottest Record - Queens Of The Stone Age - My God Is The Sun

Zane Lowe — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:22:30 +0000

After welcoming Queens Of The Stone Age into the Masterpieces hall of fame last year, they are back with their first full album since 2007!

Taken from the new album 'Like Clockwork' out June 3rd, this is as Josh Homme described "an audio documentary of a manic year".

Hottest Record - Enter Shikari - The Paddington Frisk

Zane Lowe — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:22:58 +0000

One Minute & Sixteen Seconds of pure unadulterated noise. Just the way we like it. LISTEN

Hottest Record - The 1975 - The City

Zane Lowe — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:25:00 +0000

2013 has already been huge for the band with sold out tours both in the UK and the US, a European support slot with Two Door Cinema Club, a triumphant week at SXSW and a top 20 hit in the UK's official single chart with "Music For Cars" lead track "Chocolate" with over 100,000 copies sold.

The band's May UK tour is sold out as are two landmark shows at London's Shepherds Bush Empire and Manchester's The Ritz in Sept 2013. With a number of festivals already announced The 1975 look set to become one of the breakthrough acts of the year.

Hottest Record - Jagwar Ma - Man I Need

Zane Lowe — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:22:47 +0000

Jagwar Ma, the duo of Jono Ma and Gabriel Winterfield, have enjoyed a whirlwind start to the year with single 'The Throw', a giddily disorienting 7-minute epic of ecstatic acid-house and classic pop that met with overwhelming enthusiasm and a quickly growing international fan-base.
Jagwar Ma then take their kaleidoscopic and visceral set to headline shows in OZ and the UK followed by a summer of festivals across Europe. Good luck boys, it's gonna be a good Summer! LISTEN.

Hottest Record - City & Colour - Thirst

Zane Lowe — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:25:01 +0000

City and Colour--acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green--will release his highly anticipated new album, The Hurry and The Harm, June 3 on Cooking Vinyl.
Widely recognized for his live performances, City and Colour has sold out countless shows worldwide, including sold-out, UK headline performances at London's Royal Albert Hall and two nights at The Roundhouse
Recorded at Nashville, Tennessee's Blackbird Studios during the fall/winter of 2013, the new album was produced once again by Alex Newport (At The Drive-In, Death Cab for Cutie and The Mars Volta).

Of the new album, Green comments, "I don't have a lot of faith in myself, so it is hard for me to have a lot of faith in something I have created. But I've never been happier or prouder about something that I have done."

Hottest Record - Rudimental - Right Here (Andy C Remix)

Zane Lowe — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:22:35 +0000

When you've got Andy C on the remix you know it's gonna be quality and this is no exception.
Summer vibes with a hard edge, LISTEN