2 LISTEN – JULY

Words Colin French

The Horrors – Primary Colours (XL)

A deserving nomination for the Mercury Music Prize brings one of this year’s most exciting albums back to the office turntable. The transition from cartoon-garage-Goths to the music on Primary Colours is simply stunning. (Out Now)

The Pastels/Tenniscoats – Vivid Youth (Geographic)

The Pastels have always been something of a cult phenomenon; we’ve all heard of them but most have never actually heard them. Vivid Youth is taken from their forthcoming collaboration album with Tokyo’s Tenniscoats, a band drenched in sunshine indie-pop. We love this and we think you will too. (17th August)

Dan Black – Symphonies (A&M)

In a perfect world, tracks like this would be number 1 every week of the year. This isn’t a perfect world, but it is a little bit better with sublime music like this coaxing our eardrums. (Out Now)

Koko Von Napoo – June EP (Trouble)

Following on from last years debut single Polly, the Parisian electro-indie quartet return with a new EP for us to get wrapped up in. Awash with gorgeous synths and a sprinkle of haunting vocals, June is the perfect antidote to everything gloomy and miserable. (27th July)

FUKKK OFFF – Love Me Hate Me Kiss Me Kill Me (Coco Machete/Module)

Dance floor annihilating electro-disco-funk that is sure to soundtrack plenty of people’s parties over the coming months. Never one to pull his punches, FUKKK OFFF finally delivers his debut long-player with devastating effect. Press play and let it wash over you in all of its twisted beauty. (7th September)