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the xx

chained

The XX have began their return to music with the release of their second single 'Chained' from the forthcoming album, 'Coexist'. The previous single 'Angels' and now 'Chained' are both classic examples of the immersive, simplistic and creative sound we know and loved about the self-titled debut album. On 11th September I am fortunate enough to be seeing The XX at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff, the day before the record is released. After previously seeing them at the break of their debut album at Glastonbury 2010 I am thrilled to be able to experience the XX live once again, and with the support 2:54, it's sure to be a gig to remember. 

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grizzly bear

'Yet Again'

Grizzly Bear have revealed their second single of their forthcoming forth album 'Shields '. The new record entitled 'Yet Again' combines the classic orchestral elements which we know and love about this New York foursome.  Be sure to check out the previous single 'Sleeping Ute' for another beautifully constructed sound. This new record, 'Yet Again' holds the classical elements of Grizzly Bear we know and love yet adds a wave of psychedelia to finish.

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Shields track list:

sleeping ute

speak in rounds

adelma

yet again

the hunt

a simple answer

what's wrong

gun-shy

half gate

sun in your eyes

P H O T O

sailing

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tame impala

elephant

Aussie's Tame Impala have released another track of their forthcoming album 'Lonerism'. The track is entitled 'Elephant'. The sound reminds me of the golden drugged-up days of Marc Bolan. This is the second track to be released so far from the latest record, - first  'Apocalypse Dreams'. Their previous record 'Innerspeaker' is very immersive and creative, and a truly unique sound. 'Lonerism' is set for release in 8th October - a long long time from now.

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DIIV

Originally from Brooklyn, New York City DIIV - pronounced Dive - have recently began to gather more and more momentum in the music world. With single 'How long have you known' and album 'Oshin' available for purchase, these chillwave/dreampop enthusiasts are another to add to the collection. 

For lovers of Wild Nothing, Beach Fossils and Yuck, DIIV are worth a listen. 

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bloc party 
octopus

A slow and steady four years have passed since previous releases from Bloc Party. Yesterday saw the revealing of their latest track 'Octopus'. A bold move from Kele Okereke and the gang, the new track dived back into the roots that started the band that then created the golden album, 'Silent Alarm'. The track itself.. i'm hoping is a grower, I'm not sure if i'm just blown away with the fact that Matt, Russell, Gordon and of course Kele have finally reformed and are just providing me with a great sense of nostalgia to my teenage indie years.

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Two new releases from both Ariel Pink Haunted Graffiti & Tame Impala this week, available from Pitchfork for a free download. Ariel Pink's new track "Only in my Dreams" has a wonderful 60's feel to the song and Tame Impala sticks to its psychedelic and immersive style, with their new release entitled "Apocalypse Dreams". 

Listen below and be sure to download.