Samm Henshaw - Our Love

Nearly 8 months on since the release of his debut EP 'The Sound Experiment', which subsequently saw him named as One To Watch for 2016 by the likes of Spotify, Google Play & BBC Radio 1Xtra, 21 year-old singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw returns with new music in the form of the warm and effortlessly uplifting 'Our Love', an infectious soul-soaked track that feels like an instant summer classic & further confirms Henshaw's position as an exciting new breed of UK pop-star.

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Nick Brewer - Young Man Standing

With a new single featuring girl of the moment Bibi Bourelly already flying high in the airplay charts, Essex born MC Nick Brewer seems determined to prove he hasn't forgotten his roots dropping a new free-style on 1Xtra earlier this week that shows when it comes to lyricism and word-play Brewer can go toe to toe with the best of them. One for anyone who grew up listening to Grime, this nostalgia ridden tribute to Brewer's biggest influences may mark the momment that Brewer finally steps up and begins to make an impact on a scene exploding with talent at the moment. Cop as a free download here.

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Keeva - Desired Plan (Live Session)

'Desired Plan' is the latest offering from up-and-coming, London based singer-songwriter Keeva. With clear elements of soul, country and blues all in her voice, the songstress's vintage sound seems a unique proposition within the current UK music scene and with an endorsement from Leon Bridges already under her belt, as well as reported studio time with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Keeva's success seems only a matter of time too. 

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Rudimental - Rumour Mills (Feat. Will Heard & Anne-Marie)

As they continue to prep for the September release of their sophmore album We The Generation, not to mention a sting of headline festival dates this summer, Rudimental yesterday unveiled the second track to be lifted from their forthcoming LP. Entitled 'Rumour Mills' the track sees the foursome revert to a more down-tempo, House infuluenced style of production than the upbeat 'Never Let You Go' and also sees the band recruit the vocals talents of Will Heard and the incredible Anne-Maire, who has been their main touring vocal support for the last 3 years. Expect to be hearing this one a lot over the coming summer months, cetified summer anthem.

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Joey Bada$$ - Paper Trail$ (Official Video)

Brooklyn born rapper Joey Badass this week confirmed "Paper Trail$' as the third single to be lifted from his critically acclaimed debut album B4.DA$$, launching the DJ Premiered produced track officially on Tuesday with a brand new video. As we've now come to expect Bada$$ kills, with dope visuals to an even doper track. I fully expect to see this flying in the Hip-Hop charts in the weeks to come. 

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Boy Scout - Bitter Blue

Following on from their enchanting debut single ‘Get Me By’, electronic singer/producer duo Boy Scout this week mark their return with yet more mesmerising sounds from their lo-fi studio set-up. Entitled 'Bitter Blue', what is only the second track to surface from the mysterious London duo, sees the pair further cement comaparions between the likes of James Blake and Aquilo, this time showcasing a more driven and synth heavy sound, yet one that stills allows the vocal space to breathe. Boy Scout’s producer half also tells how ‘Bitter Blue’ was the spark that set their musical journey alight. He explains, “We were both talking about how easy it is to get caught in this cyclical, adolescent and unfulfilling lifestyle. The track was kind-of a homage to our combined regrets of the last few years.” 

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Icarus - Gold

Following on from their 'Boiler Room Debuts' introduction late last month, rising stars Icarus have this week shared with the world their next installement of new music as they prepare to release their debut EP via Pete Tong's resurgent FFRR label. Entitled "Gold', the track comes in the form of a low-rolling slice of early 00's inspired tech-house that sees the production outfit test out a more bass-heavy sound than their debut release 'Cassia'. Check it out below and watch out for more info on the full EP, expected soon. 

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Boy Scout - Get Me By

After teasing brief clips on BBC Introducing and Radio 6 Music, fledgling electronic duo Boy Scout have finally arrived fully formed presenting their ambient debut single 'Get Me By', which merges modernity with tradition to create an atmospheric soundscape reminiscent of both elements of folk and low-fi electronica - fans of Aquilo and London Grammar, enjoy.

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The House Of Coxhead - One's To Watch 2015

Last week saw Years & Years crowned the overall winners of the BBC's annual Sound of 2015 poll and with the question of who else will make their mark in 2015 seeming to dominate the whole of the internet and blogsphere at the moment, we thought we'd weigh in on the argument with a few suggestions of our own. Hit the jump to find the list in full and listen to all of the artists via Spotify here: http://po.st/OnesToWatch2015

Aquilo

First up is Lake District duo Aquilo, who ever since releasing their self-titled debut EP back in March of last year have looked like certain future stars. With the latter part of 2014 seeing them sign a major label record deal with Island Records and release the fantastic Human EP, 2015 looks to be the year where their critical acclaim finally goes viral and new single 'Losing You' showcases exactly why. 

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George The Poet - Cat D

George The Poet shows exactly why he's the name on everybody's lips at the moment with new track 'Cat D', which achieves a poignancy and social understanding that few artists are lucky enough to ever touch upon - without doubt the most exciting young lyricist in UK music at the moment, bar none.

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