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Lee Ranaldo
Off The Wall
Taken from his forthcoming ninth solo album, this sunny college-rock track finds the Sonic Youth guitarist recycling REM's melodies and chiming riffs.
Lapalux
Gutter Glitter
Lapalux's roots may be in the brain-jarring bass of dubstep, but it doesn't stop him experimenting with pop hooks and dreamy keys.
Azealia Banks
NEEDSUMLUV
Banks's new release misses her signature abrasive rap-style, but the soulful voice she usually saves for choruses and a skipping UK garage beat help keep this track fresh.
Fort Romeau
Jack Rollin'
La Roux's keyboard player dabbles in trippy house on the latest 100% Silk release.
Sleigh Bells
Comeback Kid
A free gift for those pre-ordering their new album, this track references everything from Slipknot to Belle & Sebastian in just three minutes.
Wavves
Hybrid Moments
A gloomy, half-finished Misfits cover from slacker rock's incumbent king.
Dirty Three
Rising Below
The Aussie rockers' love affair with the Velvets continues on this violin-led instrumental.
A$AP Rocky
Celebration
Hip hop's brightest star releases his most commercial track yet. The chorus is one you'll be singing in your sleep.
Cloud Nothings
No Sentiment
Swaggering rock'n'roll, packed with "we don't care" choruses and discordant guitars.
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