I still can't believe how big a month January was for music! I mean there were new things happening left, right and centre. Now let's see what February has to offer us in terms of new records...




ALL WE ARE - ALL WE ARE
I've been hearing buzz about All We Are for a long while now I whenever I see their name pop up I just wonder to myself "why haven't I heard many of their songs yet though?" Now my question has been answered. They've only just released their debut record on the 2nd of February! So now it's time for me to see whether the tunes match the buzz - judging by "Stone", the record has real potential.






YEARS & YEARS - Y & Y EP
Years & Years are one of my favourite things about 2015 so far. I really like their sound. I don't think I actually expected myself to like them so much but here we are. They released their EP on the 3rd of February - only four songs but I know I'll probably have them on repeat as if there's 11 on there. Check it out.







KID INK - FULL SPEED
Most (myself included) will only know Kid Ink by his 2014 club hit "Show Me" or maybe simply because he looks very similar to Chris Brown but however you've heard of him, he released his fourth record on the 3rd of February. I think it's time for me to catch up on his material outside of just "Show Me". 


 



PEACE - HAPPY PEOPLE
I've been really excited about this record for a while actually. After hearing their debut record In Love a couple of years ago and hearing how much work had gone into that, I wondered whether their follow up would even be able to hold a candle to it. I'm soon to find out - album hits the shelves on the 9th of February.






KODALINE - COMING UP FOR AIR
Speaking of sophomore albums, here comes another follow-up for a great debut. YouTube cover artists worldwide are going to be ecstatic. I predict a lot of great singles from this record - I just hope that it doesn't simply sound like a bunch of great singles but instead an awesome album. Have a listen on the 9th of February.







THE SUBWAYS - THE SUBWAYS
After writing about their new music video here earlier this week, I now find out that they're releasing the actual record. This'll be the decider for me I think. Right now, I'm not sure that I like them enough to call myself a fan at all, so I suppose I've find out on the 9th of February.






HAWK EYES - EVERYTHING IS FINE
Another band I don't yet know enough about. I had a listen to a couple of their songs and their latest single "Die Trying" is cool but again, I wouldn't call myself a fan. I wonder if the album will be able to change my mind on the 10th of February. To be honest, I feel like I might actually end up liking this record more than The Subways'.






STICK TO YOUR GUNS - DISOBEDIENT
I only started listening to Stick To Your Guns after hearing their joint EP split with The Story So Far but they are good! In particular, their single "What Choice Did You Give Us?" from this record is awesome. I'll be excited to listen to a full length of theirs on the 10th of February instead of just listening to a few singles here and there.






CARL BARAT & THE JACKALS - LET IT REIGN
The Libertines' co-frontman is back and blessing us with some solo side-project action. This is his debut album with The Jackals and from the few singles I've heard, it's sounding really good. I particularly like "A Storm Is Coming". Get your hands on the album on the 16th of February.








IMAGINE DRAGONS - SMOKE + MIRRORS
After their enormous debut record Night Visions in 2012, they're back with what I can only assume will be another chart topper. Expect to see them on a lot of upcoming festival bills after this drops on the 17th of February. 








ESTELLE - TRUE ROMANCE
I really like Estelle as a person and I love her older material but I must admit that a lot of the new things that she's brought out really just haven't been catching my attention. I'd even thought that she was done releasing music until I heard about this record. Nonetheless, I will give this new album a chance when it hits the shelves on the 17th of February.






CHEATAHS - SUNNE EP
I've seen NME drop this name around a few times over the past couple of years and have been meaning to check them out. I never really got much further than liking their Facebook page but when the album comes out on the 23rd of February I'll definitely used that as my chance to get involved. 






BIG SEAN - DARK SKY PARADISE
I've heard more about his relationship with Ariana Grande than I have about his music but I know that this record has an impressive list of feature artists  and so I expect big things (no pun intended) from this album on the 24th of February.







DUTCH UNCLES - O SHUDDER
Last but certainly not least, the record I've been looking forward to since I found out about it late last year is finally here! I've just been listening through their singles and patiently waiting. I'll be first in line to get my hands on it on the 24th of February.

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!