It happened again. So much has happened in the music world these past few days that I've had to split it into TWO POSTS. Well, I'm not complaining - more music for your ears. Here are the first bits of news...

RIHANNA NEW SINGLE "AS REAL AS YOU AND ME"
Rihanna has recently been talking about the release of her new album and how it will be "worth the wait" but she couldn't let us wait without giving us something to whet our appetites. This single won't actually be on her album but it appears on the soundtrack for new movie Home. Great ballad. Have a listen here.


BLUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO "THERE ARE TOO MANY OF US"
A second single from Blur's upcoming album The Magic Whip and now we can get more of a taste of what the overall album might sound like. However, this is quite a bit different from the first single that they put out here so I couldn't make any accurate predictions at this time. Currently, I'm not enjoying this single as much as their last but it's definitely not a bad song. Check it out here.


MALLORY KNOX NEW MUSIC VIDEO "GETAWAY"
I really, really liked this sophomore album from Mallory Knox and each of the singles that they've chosen to date from it have been great. However, I honestly thought that this would have been a single sooner - huge belter. Watch the cool new video here.


TAME IMPALA NEW SINGLE "LET IT HAPPEN"
I've loved each of Tame Impala's records before this upcoming one, but when I heard that this latest album would be a little bit more "rock-influenced", I was actually more interested. As such, I had no idea what to expect from the first single here. Still the classic psychedelic Tame but I see what they meant - this is a bit of a new leaf.


CURB NEW SINGLE "OUTSIDE"
Since seeing Curb at last year's One Beat Weekender here I didn't actually expect to hear much more from them any time soon if I'm honest but I'm glad that I did - this single here is great. I feel like they've had better songs but this is still a cool summer tune and it would be awesome live.


RAE SREMMURD NEW MUSIC VIDEO "THROW SUM MO"
I've been listening to this single since before the album - Sremm Life - even came out in February so I wasn't too fussed about having Rae Sremmurd put out a video for it or anything but just checked it out because I like the song so much. The video is cool, but I don't think that I'll make much of an effort to watch it again though. Have a watch here.


DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE NEW MUSIC VIDEO "LITTLE WANDERER" 
I'm excited to listen to this full record when it drops on the 31st of March. This music video is surprisingly pretty basic and uninteresting for DCFC in my opinion but the song is brilliant! Definitely a track I'll be listening to long after I've overplayed the record. However, again, I doubt I'd make an effort to re-watch the video here.


LIGHT YOU UP NEW MUSIC VIDEO "ALL WE'VE EVER KNOWN"
Another new album that boasts great instrumentals and vocals, if you haven't already - give Light You Up a listen. This is the lead single from it, so it's been out for quite a while but this music video actually made me like it a little bit more. So simple, but entertaining. Check it out here.


EGO ELLA MAY NEW SINGLE "HOW FAR"
Even though Ego Ella May has reassured us that she's working on putting out something big, there's only so many tantalising single releases that a fan can endure! I hope that this is the last before she releases her masterpiece. Have a listen to the tune here.


WHILE SHE SLEEPS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "OUR LEGACY"
The full album is actually streaming now over at wssofficial.com but this is the latest single from WSS's incredible (8/10) album. I whole-heartedly suggest checking out both. The lads are sounding better than ever! This is right now one of my favourite albums out this year. Check out the music video here.


ALBUMS ALBUMS ALBUMS
Speaking of albums, a lot of awesome records have dropped in the past few days. Of course the first mention has to go to Kendrick's masterpiece - To Pimp A Butterfly - pure gold. As well as that, Tinashe has also released a new mixtape Amethyst. Finally, Earl Sweatshirt, Tonight Alive and Bloc Party have all announced new albums on the horizon. Stoked.


FOREVER CULT NEW SINGLE "WINTER'S GLOW"
Clue Records keep spoiling us. Between Allusondrugs, NARCS and of course Forever Cult I'm smiling at least once a week at something awesome they've done. Now this song here has me smiling again AND it'll be available for free download on the 30th of March... like I said - spoilt.


MUSE NEW SINGLE "PSYCHO"
In time for their killer tour that they're embarking on with Marmozets in tow, comes this gem of a Muse single. Definitely a band that I would love to see before I kick the bucket and with singles like this on their back I can vouch that when I do see them, it'll definitely be one to remember.

Your guide to just a few of the albums coming your way this month. Nobody should be able to complain that they've run out of music to listen to these days because every month there is just heaps and heaps of goodness being thrown at us. We just have to grab it...

 

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - CHASING YESTERDAY
I already know that this will be a good record. Noel has been making a quite a few unpopular comments in the media of late but this might just be one thing he's put out that most of the public will be able to agree on. This was made available yesterday (the 2nd of March).






GHOSTPOET - SHEDDING SKIN
Another fantastic album came out yesterday alongside Noel's but of a completely different genre. After Ghostpoet's awesome debut and sophomore albums, some would expect the calibre to waver a little bit but if anything Obaro keeps going from strength to strength. Check out the chat I had with him here and then go and listen for yourself... you won't regret it.






PURITY RING - ANOTHER ETERNITY
I listened to their latest single "bodyache" a couple of days ago - such easy listening! I feel like I'll really enjoy this album, even though a few of their new singles from it have been a little bit different from past material, I feel it'll still put a smile on my face. Have a listen later today (the 3rd of March).






MOON DUO - SHADOW OF THE SUN
I discovered Moon Duo whilst I was scrolling through soundcloud one day and caught a free download of their song "Sleepwalker". I didn't think too much of it at the time. It was fine but it didn't make me want to find out more about them. However, when I saw that they were releasing a new album on the 3rd of March, I remembered the name and thought - why not?





 

PETER DOHERTY - FLAGS OF THE OLD REGIME
The Libertines' frontman is coming out with another solo record and under the slightly more sophisticated and subtle alteration of his name (Pete > Peter). After listening to the title track I have to say that I am thoroughly excited for this album on the 9th of March.






MADONNA - REBEL HEART
After her recent fall at the Brits' let's see if this album can pick her up a little bit. It's been a while I must see but I am very interested and slightly worried to see what Madonna has to bring to the table. She's quite the musical chameleon so I'm wondering what genre she's incorporating on this one. The album drops on the 10th of March.





  
HEEMS - EAT, PRAY, THUG 
I hadn't heard anything from Heems until his single with Dev Hynes last month here but I liked it so much that I had to do my research. I'm excited to see what a full record of Heems' will sound like on the 10th of March.







CANCER BATS - SEARCHING FOR ZERO
Fast approaching their co-headline tour with While She Sleeps this month, the release of their new album has come just in time. I'm sure that these tunes will sound huge being moshed to and shouted out by fans all over the UK. Get your hands on the record on the 10th of March.







LIEUTENANT - IF I KILL THIS THING WE'RE ALL GOING TO EAT FOR A WEEK
Nate Mendel (bassist of Foo Fighters) is releasing his side project band's debut record. Have a listen to the latest single from it "Believe The Squalor" before you get a hold of the album to get a feel of the new direction that Nate's going in. Out on the 10th of March.





 
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS - MADNESS
I've never properly listened to Sleeping With Sirens but I do love post-hardcore so I'm definitely willing to give them a chance. Four records on might be a bit late but better late than never right? The album hits shelves on the 17th of March.





 

PORTICO - LIVING FIELDS
After hearing the song "101" from this record featuring Alt-J's Joe Newman, I couldn't stop listening to it. It wasn't until a few days ago that I actually found out that the album was coming out this month! If this song is anything to go by, this album will definitely have a great vibe. Get your hands on it on the 23rd of March.







THE STAVES - IF I WAS
My eyes were opened to The Staves late last year here when I was fortunate enough to catch a live performance and man, I am still far from over their angelic voices. After checking out their record Dead & Born & Grown I'm more than ready for a follow up. I am very excited for this release on the 23rd of March.






LAURA MARLING - SHORT MOVIE
So I did end up getting round to listening to her album Once I Was And Eagle a couple of years ago finally and I was pleasantly surprised. Laura Marling is a wonder to listen to, my goodness! It took some time but finally, I'm a fan. I'll be listening out for this album on the 23rd of March.




 

THE CRIBS - FOR ALL MY SISTERS
After getting a taste of some of the tracks from the new album here a few weeks ago, I am certain that this sixth record will be another one to add to the classics. I'm sure that they'll be touring again once the albums drops on the 24th of March.








THE PRODIGY - THE DAY IS MY ENEMY
It's so good to have them back! Their UK tour is coming up in May and so this album release gives us plenty of time to learn the lyrics before. The title track "The Day Is My Enemy" is an absolute banger and the rest of the album is sure to pack a punch. Grab a copy on the 30th of March.




 

ONLY REAL - JERK AT THE END OF THE LINE
I was actually a tiny bit disappointed when I saw Only Real live here at Field Day Festival last year to be honest. However, his studio material always manages to impress me so I'm hoping that this new record won't be any different. Have a listen on the 30th of March.





 
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE - KINTSUGI
I've always loved the standard, well-known record Codes And Keys but I haven't actually properly listened to any other DCFC records and I now understand that this is probably appalling. So this is where I'm going to catch up. Judging by the response to their upcoming tour announcement and sales, this album is going to be pretty big. Join me and pick this up on the 31st of March.







LUDACRIS - LUDAVERSAL
I didn't actually know that Ludacris was still making solo music. I thought that he was just sticking to the occasional song feature but not according to this! I actually have no idea what this might sound like on the 31st March, whether it will be good or bad, but I suppose there's only one way to find out... 

Now for the final part of January's music news and after this we can start off February on a clean slate and with glorious new music on our iTunes...

YEARS & YEARS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "KING"
So I've actually only just caught wind of Years & Years in 2015 but they're good... like really good! I saw them featuring on Tourist's newest track "Illuminate" and since then they've just continued to impress me. I'm interested to see what an entire record of theirs would be like but for now check out their new music video here.


NAO NEW SINGLE "IN THE MORNING"
After her stunning support performance on the Little Dragon tour last year I've been waiting for something new to come from Nao. January just seems to be granting all of my wishes. If you get the chance to see her live, don't pass it up - great performer. I mean, just listen to these vocals here.


THE STAVES NEW SINGLE "STEADY"
Speaking of spectacular vocals, the queens of harmonies are back with a new track from their upcoming album - If I Was. I really love the way that this track swells - this is going to be a brilliant sophomore record. The Staves are definitely ones to check out if you haven't already. I'd start with this new single here.


THE NIGHT VI NEW SINGLE "TOO LATE TO LIE"
I've been writing abut The Night VI's new singles for over a year and a bit now and I still haven't heard a whiff of a new full length album!! As good as this new single here is, I am just more than ready for a full record.


DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE NEW SINGLE "BLACK SUN"
I've never really listened to Death Cab religiously. I've heard quite a few of their songs and I've liked each one including this new single here. However, now I think it's time for me to play catch up - I've missed out on a lot of good music here it would seem.


KANYE WEST, PAUL MCCARTNEY & RIHANNA NEW SINGLE "FOURFIVESECONDS"
There has been so much press surrounding this collaboration that it'd be pretty difficult for anyone to get away from it but I thought I'd write about it anyway. Although this might seem like a strange mix of artists at first, each of them offers up something great to make it work. Have a listen here.


ST. VINCENT NEW SINGLE "BAD BELIEVER"
I'm not sure that I'll ever figure out for certain how I feel about St. Vincent's music to be honest. This song does not appeal to me at all, but I know that a bunch of people out there will really enjoy it. I guess it's just each to their own in this situation but as much as I like St. Vincent as a person and a performer, most of her music is just not enjoyable. Have a listen here.


GENGAHR NEW SINGLE "SHE'S A WITCH"
It's nice to see this band getting a bit more well deserved recognition. I'm expecting to see Gengahr on a few festival line-ups this year for sure. But sadly as we're a long way from summer, have a listen to this great new single to tide you over - here.


THE CRIBS NEW SINGLE "AN IVORY HAND"
The Cribs are finally blessing us with a new single from their upcoming record and as expected, it's a good'un. I'm really looking forward to seeing them do this track justice live later this month. I'm not sure how many more awesome tracks they have left in them but I hope that it's a lot because this is a gem. Check it out here.


FAKE LAUGH NEW SINGLE "DOPEY HEAD"
Another discovery that I made earlier this year on Twitter. It was nothing like what I expected it to sound like. In an age of electronics, often this isn't what you expect to click on on Twitter. I can't say that I like Fake Laugh much but maybe in a different time this would be a really great track. See for yourself here.


LIL' WAYNE NEW SINGLE "FINGERS HURTING"
I honestly didn't think that Lil' Wayne would be making anymore solo music. I'd expected that he would feature on a couple artists' tracks here and there but I hadn't expected another whole album. However, here it is! And here is a new single from it. Let's just say, in my opinion, he should've stopped a long while ago.


FKA TWIGS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "PENDULUM"
Still taking the world by storm. Even though most people will have heard this song a long while ago, having the new music video with it can definitely make you like it more. FKA Twigs is just as much as visual artist as she is a vocal one and this new music video here shows just that.


PETITE NOIR NEW SINGLE "SHADOWS"
Just after the release of his new EP -The King of Anxiety - Petite Noir releases this single from it to the world. I'm not sure - I really liked Petite Noir when I first heard about him last year and I was worried that the novelty would wear off a little bit. However, this new track here has definitely proven me wrong.


THE SUBWAYS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "TAKING ALL THE BLAME"
A name that I've heard around me countless times but have never really gotten into. When I saw this new music video pop up on my timeline I thought, no time like the present. I'm a little sad it took this long but yeah The Subways are a cool band. Not "my new favourite" or anything but a strong band nonetheless. Here's the new video.


DANGERKIDS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "WE'RE ALL IN DANGER"
I just sincerely want Dangerkids to get all of the recognition owed to them because they are amazing! Diligently waiting on a headline UK tour but until then, fans can enjoy this awesome new music video here, and maybe catch them supporting Crown The Empire on their EU/UK tour.


THE PRODIGY NEW SINGLE "THE DAY IS MY ENEMY"
If somehow you haven't already heard, The Prodigy have announced a relatively small venue UK tour commencing later this year AND they're releasing a new record - The Day Is My Enemy - out on the 30th of March. Check out the newly released title track here.


THE BOHICAS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "TO DIE FOR"
After seeing them at Field Day last year I knew that The Bohicas would be a strong studio band as they're each so technical gifted and precise. This new single (although fairly repetitive and predictable) proves me right. Have a watch of the slightly confusing but surprisingly entertaining new music video here.


DAVID GUETTA NEW LYRIC VIDEO "WHAT I DID FOR LOVE (FEAT. EMELI SANDE)"
It's been a long while since I've seen Emeli Sande feature on anything so I'm hoping this means that there'll be a sophomore album out any day now! Her voice still sounds fabulous and David Guetta is still making those annoyingly catchy pop beats. Have a listen here.


GALLOWS NEW MUSIC VIDEO "BONFIRE SEASON"
YEEEESSSSS! 2015 really is going to be an insane year for album releases. Gallows' new record - Desolation Sounds - comes out on the 13th of April. It will be big. It will be beefy. And if this new single is anything to go by, it's sounding a little different too! Have a listen to the new sound here.


CHILDISH GAMBINO NEW MUSIC VIDEO "SOBER"
From his latest EP - Kauai - Childish Gambino. He's a strange character for sure but his music is anything but. All of his tracks catch my attention in one way or another and this single here is no different. The mind of a true artist - I would love to see him live one day!