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2015 is – without a doubt- a very exciting year for music. And we still have five months left to go, with some very promising tracks to surface in the next few weeks. Who knows if these songs will make the list come Christmas, but until then here is a run-through of some singles I can’t recommend highly enough.

 

Duran Duran ft. Janelle Monae & Nile Rodgers – ‘Pressure Off’

Using a similar sound tactic to 1984’s ‘Wild Boys’, the first taster from Duran Duran’s forthcoming album Paper Gods features American singer & songwriter Janelle Monae and legendary producer Nile Rodgers. I doubt there will be any laughably non-threatening sea creature animatronics in the promo video, but even that wouldn’t taint the brilliance of this pure pop moment.


Chvrches – ‘Leave A Trace’

‘Leave A Trace’ contains all the crucial elements of previous Chvrches material that made them one of the most exciting and invigorating electronic bands two years ago, ranking fifth on the BBC’s Sound of 2013.


Aurora – ‘Running With The Wolves’

18-year old Norwegian songstress Aurora has been quickly gathering support from industry heavyweights, and even Katy Perry counts herself as a fan. Along with her other atmospheric cut, ‘Runaway’, the equally sublime ‘Running With The Wolves’ demonstrates songwriting experience beyond her years, and a video that will somehow transmit some parental responsibilities that will make you want to chuck her a cardigan.


Shura – ‘White Light’

Great pop music should give you goosebumps – even before you’ve seen the video. Fortunately with ‘White Light’ (the extended promo here adds a certain supernatural chill to the original), we have something visual that compliments the spectral soundtrack. A promising name to watch, Shura plays Electric in Brixton on Sept 17.


Tove Styrke – ‘Ego’

It’s a recognisable fact that most of us are guilty of muttering: singers that don’t end up winning reality TV talent competitions usually are the better or more interesting artists. Tove Styrke is a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained popularity as a contestant on Swedish Idol 2009, finishing in third place. Ultimately, fate was kind. ‘Ego’ is hooky brilliance. 


Years & Years – ‘King’

2015 has seen Years & Years burst into the spotlight as one of the year’s most exciting prospects with their single ‘King’ topping the charts at the end of March. ‘King’ went on to sell in excess of 600,000 copies (platimum) and clocked up a staggering 50 million Spotify streams and 30 million views on the accompanying video.

And it’s not just the UK that are falling for this electronic pop trio – they are quickly becoming a global proposition with ‘King’ charting in Germany, Australia, Denmark, Belgium and Holland and much in demand tours selling out across the Europe, America and Australia. Years & Years have received over 50 million streams of their songs worldwide to date. Their album Communion is one of the strongest pop albums of 2015. This is why. 


Above & Beyond ft. Zoe Johnston  – ‘We’re All We Need’

The spine-tingling, ‘We’re All We Need’ features a dreamy vocal from long-time collaborator Zoe Johnston, and it’s a firm example of why this British progressive trance trio are still making waves today, and why their show at London’s 02 Academy in Brixton back in April was one of the most powerful gigs of the year.


Kate Boy ‘Midnight Sun’

Relatively unknown in the UK (although this is starting to change), this largely undiscovered electro-pop band from Stockholm shows real promise with ‘Midnight Boy’. As with Robyn, The Knife, Neneh Cherry and ABBA, this musical example proves why talent that hails from Sweden is a force to be reckoned with.


Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique ‘Love Is Free’

Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique – comprised of Robyn, Markus Jägerstedt, and the late Christian Falk – have released the first song from their forthcoming, yet-to-be-titled mini-album, which will be released on Konichiwa Records/Cherrytree/Interscope later this summer.

This love letter to early 90s house music, entitled “Love Is Free,” features New York-based, Mad Decent-affiliated Maluca. Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique have confirmed their only American show this year, appearing at Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco the weekend of October 17-18.

To find out more about La Bagatelle Magique, head here.


Calvin Harris ft. HAIM ‘Pray To God’

In terms of UK chart success, ‘Pray To Go’ featuring American rock trio HAIM, was a relative flop. The song was his second single to miss out on the Top 10 since 2010. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is one of his best singles to date.

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The author Phil Marriott

Phil Marriott is a London-based broadcaster, DJ, editor, digital content creator and writer. Phil has worked as a presenter on Gaydio – the world’s biggest LGBT dance radio station – where he was also Head of Music. He is currently a host of Boys On Film and a resident DJ at popular London venues Eagle and Royal Vauxhall Tavern. He is also the Podcast Editor & Audio Engineer at Plant Based News and writer at Departures, an American digital lifestyle magazine.

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