![FIDLAR - 'West Coast': A band so primed for the summer months that they should probably hibernate during the winter, FIDLAR specialise in sun-baked melodies and amusing anecdotes about skateboarding, pizza and various narcotics. 'West Coast' feels like it was recorded to soundtrack your road trip to the beach, so skip work and snatch at the last remaining sunlight of 2015 - it's what FIDLAR would demand of you.]()
FIDLAR - 'West Coast': A band so primed for the summer months that they should probably hibernate during the winter, FIDLAR specialise in sun-baked melodies and amusing anecdotes about skateboarding, pizza and various narcotics. 'West Coast' feels like it was recorded to soundtrack your road trip to the beach, so skip work and snatch at the last remaining sunlight of 2015 - it's what FIDLAR would demand of you.
![Nao - 'Inhale Exhale': With a debut EP under her belt and guest spot on the forthcoming Disclosure album, big things await Nao. For now, however, she's focusing on salvaging your summer - and 'Inhale Exhale' does it with aplomb, thanks to a bass line that you simply can't resist.]()
Nao - 'Inhale Exhale': With a debut EP under her belt and guest spot on the forthcoming Disclosure album, big things await Nao. For now, however, she's focusing on salvaging your summer - and 'Inhale Exhale' does it with aplomb, thanks to a bass line that you simply can't resist.
![Spring King - 'City': As summer anthems go, this one is like riding a runaway train - initial feelings of terror are rapidly replaced by waves of dizzying euphoria as the choral refrain of 'I won't let go, won't let go, tonight, of your hand' snakes its way around your eardrum and refuses to leave for days. Zane Lowe loved it so much that he made it the first track to be played on his Beats 1 show on Apple Music, and deservedly so.]()
Spring King - 'City': As summer anthems go, this one is like riding a runaway train - initial feelings of terror are rapidly replaced by waves of dizzying euphoria as the choral refrain of 'I won't let go, won't let go, tonight, of your hand' snakes its way around your eardrum and refuses to leave for days. Zane Lowe loved it so much that he made it the first track to be played on his Beats 1 show on Apple Music, and deservedly so.
![Empress Of - 'Water Water': Perhaps a little more sluggish than your stereotypical summer anthem, Empress Of weaves shimmering synths around her soaring vocals, with irresistible results. There's enough shade to feel perfectly suited for these later season months, as the night gradually draws in and offers comfort as we stamp our feet and refuse to let go of the sunshine.]()
Empress Of - 'Water Water': Perhaps a little more sluggish than your stereotypical summer anthem, Empress Of weaves shimmering synths around her soaring vocals, with irresistible results. There's enough shade to feel perfectly suited for these later season months, as the night gradually draws in and offers comfort as we stamp our feet and refuse to let go of the sunshine.
![Wolf Alice - 'Freazy': While we're huge fans of Wolf Alice when they're making a glorious racket, they're also pretty impressive in more mellow territory. The cranked guitars and ferocious percussion are dropped to allow their knack for an infectious chorus, as well as Ellie Rowsell's impressive vocals, to shine through more than ever. An understatement of the most powerful.]()
Wolf Alice - 'Freazy': While we're huge fans of Wolf Alice when they're making a glorious racket, they're also pretty impressive in more mellow territory. The cranked guitars and ferocious percussion are dropped to allow their knack for an infectious chorus, as well as Ellie Rowsell's impressive vocals, to shine through more than ever. An understatement of the most powerful.
![Dornik - 'Stand In Your Line' (Jungle Remix): While Jungle had the summer months covered with their debut album last year, Dornik looks set to do the same with his solo endeavour, so it makes sense for them both to come together and ignite the fading embers a little. The original track was already drenched in sultry '80s textures and Jungle simply up the tempo and smarten it for the dancefloor - there's little point resisting the onslaught of hip shaking. We know, we can't stop either.]()
Dornik - 'Stand In Your Line' (Jungle Remix): While Jungle had the summer months covered with their debut album last year, Dornik looks set to do the same with his solo endeavour, so it makes sense for them both to come together and ignite the fading embers a little. The original track was already drenched in sultry '80s textures and Jungle simply up the tempo and smarten it for the dancefloor - there's little point resisting the onslaught of hip shaking. We know, we can't stop either.
![Hinds - 'Chili Town': We all know what Hinds are capable of and 'Chili Town' is no exception - it's a clattering parade of spiky riffs and freewheeling abandon that should soundtrack any celebration. The end of festival season is looming large, however Hinds are rapidly extinguishing our blues with this one.]()
Hinds - 'Chili Town': We all know what Hinds are capable of and 'Chili Town' is no exception - it's a clattering parade of spiky riffs and freewheeling abandon that should soundtrack any celebration. The end of festival season is looming large, however Hinds are rapidly extinguishing our blues with this one.
![Unknown Mortal Orchestra - 'Can't Keep Checking My Phone': Ever missed someone so much that you refuse to talk to them unless you're together? UMO's Ruban Nielson has, and he wants you to know about it. Luckily, it makes for an excellent track and one that drenches the summer in dreamy serenity. It's over far too quickly - but that chorus becomes increasingly difficult to shake from your memory.]()
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - 'Can't Keep Checking My Phone': Ever missed someone so much that you refuse to talk to them unless you're together? UMO's Ruban Nielson has, and he wants you to know about it. Luckily, it makes for an excellent track and one that drenches the summer in dreamy serenity. It's over far too quickly - but that chorus becomes increasingly difficult to shake from your memory.
![Petite Noir - 'Best': With his debut album imminent, we've been clutching at any glimpses of new material from Petite Noir, the young musician from Cape Town. His rise to prominence has been gradual, in order to refine his sound, and 'Best' proves that it was truly worth the wait - an offbeat pop gem that will have you grooving long past sunset, whatever the weather.]()
Petite Noir - 'Best': With his debut album imminent, we've been clutching at any glimpses of new material from Petite Noir, the young musician from Cape Town. His rise to prominence has been gradual, in order to refine his sound, and 'Best' proves that it was truly worth the wait - an offbeat pop gem that will have you grooving long past sunset, whatever the weather.
![Lana Del Rey - 'High By The Beach': When we fancy basking in that rare summer glow, who else do we turn to aside from Lana? Exuding effortless, icy cool and woozy summer vibes, it's an effort sodden in seductive nostalgia and has no trouble transporting you to golden sands somewhere in the world. We wouldn't expect anything less.]()
Lana Del Rey - 'High By The Beach': When we fancy basking in that rare summer glow, who else do we turn to aside from Lana? Exuding effortless, icy cool and woozy summer vibes, it's an effort sodden in seductive nostalgia and has no trouble transporting you to golden sands somewhere in the world. We wouldn't expect anything less.
![Toro Y Moi - 'Empty Nesters': In our mind, Toro Y Moi is already essential listening when it comes to this time of the year - but even we couldn't have predicted the fun he would unleash with 'Empty Nesters'. Plenty of his material treads a woozy, blissful path, yet this track is an unashamed stab at summer euphoria. All the better for it, we think.]()
Toro Y Moi - 'Empty Nesters': In our mind, Toro Y Moi is already essential listening when it comes to this time of the year - but even we couldn't have predicted the fun he would unleash with 'Empty Nesters'. Plenty of his material treads a woozy, blissful path, yet this track is an unashamed stab at summer euphoria. All the better for it, we think.
![Shura - 'White Light': It's tough to pick our definitive favourite of Shura's singles, because they're all so strong - but 'White Light' might just edge it. It certainly sounds like it was written to cure our summer blues. This is intelligent pop at its finest.]()
Shura - 'White Light': It's tough to pick our definitive favourite of Shura's singles, because they're all so strong - but 'White Light' might just edge it. It certainly sounds like it was written to cure our summer blues. This is intelligent pop at its finest.
![Day Wave - 'Drag': This is anything but hard work, as Day Wave's 'Drag' skips along in languorous fashion without so much of a shrug. It's okay though, because that's all we need as the nights begin to draw in - an effortless dollop of understated indie to keep us company.]()
Day Wave - 'Drag': This is anything but hard work, as Day Wave's 'Drag' skips along in languorous fashion without so much of a shrug. It's okay though, because that's all we need as the nights begin to draw in - an effortless dollop of understated indie to keep us company.
