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The Aces share playlist of their favourite tracks after releasing EP 'I Don't Like Being Honest'

Band just released a video for their song "Baby Who" directed by drummer Alisa Ramirez

Roisin O'Connor

Monday 31 July 2017 15:35 BST

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The Aces just dropped a new video for their track "Baby Who", shortly after releasing their new EP I Don't Like Being Honest.

The American four-piece have been busy carving out their own niche of smart pop music, following a well-received appearance at SXSW earlier this year.

We asked them to put together a playlist of some of their favourite tracks - check it out below:

1. Malibu - Miley Cyrus

We chose this song because we are all massive Miley Cyrus fans and love how she maintains her folk roots while incorporating a pop/dance music style. It makes us feel like we’re actually on the beach!

2. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

This is an Aces forever favourite. We love the sparkling synth sounds and rolling beat. Fleetwood Mac is a huge inspiration for us musically.

3. Passionfruit- Drake

When this song came out, we played it nonstop for a few weeks. We love how Drake is always doing something new and creative. He has a way of writing songs that speak so well to our generation.

4. Take A Chance On Me- ABBA

We all grew up on ABBA and always go back to it when we are looking for something fun to dance to. It's timeless!

5. Lost- Frank Ocean

This song is a favorite for all of us and has inspired our writing. We love Frank Ocean’s melodies and lyrics.

6. Is This How You Feel? -The Preatures

This is another song that we have been jamming to lately and has influenced our writing instrumentally.

7. Love Galore - SZA

Beautiful melodies. Such a good new release.

8. Told You So- Paramore

We have all been massive Paramore fans since Misery Business! They were a huge inspiration to us in starting our band and we have loved their evolution as a band. The best record released this year.

9. Stuck - The Aces

Is it bad to add our own song? Haha we wanted Stuck to be a fun summer bop that just makes you feel good, so hopefully it is appropriate for a summer festival playlist.

10. This Must Be The Place- Talking Heads

Talking Heads are another huge inspiration for our music and we just really love this song.

I Don't Like Being Honest - the new EP from The Aces - is out now via Red Bull Records

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