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Watch James Blake and Travis Scott’s new video for ‘Mile High’

James Blake has shared the video for ‘Mile High’, one of the lead songs from last month’s ‘Assume Form’.

Featuring Travis Scott, and co-produced alongside Metro Boomin, the airy song continues Blake’s expansion on working alongside hip-hop artists more and more, and whilst the tempo mellows more than Scott’s previous work, his undeniable flows across an alt/trap beat shows how well, in a vice-versa situation, rap can compliment electronica.

Catch the video in full below – ‘Mile High’ marks one of the many collaborations on ‘Assume Form’, including features from Moses Sumney and André 3000.

Hear Lemaitre’s new single ‘Fast Lovers’

Lemaitre have announced their forthcoming ‘Fast Lovers’ EP, sharing the title-track ahead of the project’s expected release next month.

‘Fast Lovers’ follows last year’s ‘Little Things’ and ‘It’s Not This’, both of which are expected to appear on the new project, alongside a further three songs. The title-song is in itself brilliant, and one of our favourites from the Norweigian duo since their 2016 breakout hit, ‘Closer’.

Listen below:

Hear Skepta’s new single ‘Wish You Were Here’

Skepta has shared his new song ‘Wish You Were Here’, his first taste of new music since November’s ‘The Answer‘.

Released with minimal fanfare, it’s widely-likely ‘Wish You Were Here’ will lead the charge of new music from the Tottenham MC as he gears up for his anticipated headline slot at this summer’s Field Day.

Listen below [via Apple Music]: **Now updated with Soundcloud link, underneath**

Hear Machinedrum’s new remix of Hermitude & Bibi Bourelly’s ‘Stupid World’

The Hermitude story is one marked by stark creative evolution, diversifying music styles and a hunger for constant elevation. Since the early 2000’s, El Gusto and Luke Dubs have been exploring the wide sonic territory both individual and group influences have formed.

Today however, the Australian duo hand over the reigns of their recent ‘Stupid World’ to garner the remix treatment courtesy of Machinedrum. Here, the US producer treats us to another one of his insatiably skippy, liquid-tinged reworks. Taking on an almost junglistic approach to the remix, Machinedrum utilises choppy percussive beats and a warm, low-slung sub-line to refine both Hermitude’s initial beats alongside Bibi Bourelly’s vocals.

Listen below:

CamelPhat detail new album; self-confirm Glastonbury 2019

After almost a decade of delivering some of the biggest dancefloor songs across the globe, UK outfit CamelPhat have finally shared details of their long-awaited new album.

Speaking to Radio 1’s Danny Howard where they also debuted ‘Kona’, their upcoming collaboration with Alan Fitzpatrick, the duo teased their new record will land early-summer, and will feature appearances from the likes of Jake Bugg and Miles Kane. Elderbrook, who partnered with the lads on their Grammy-nominated ‘Cola’ will also feature on the project too.

Alongside their new collection, CamelPhat also confirmed a host of outdoor festival shows for the summer, including stints at Coachella, Leeds and Reading, EDC Mexico and EDC Vegas. The duo also teased Glastonbury too, saying they were “allegedly [playing] that other festival that didn’t happen last year… apparently we’re playing there as well – probably the biggest one in the world…”

Listen below; you can also hear their full Danny Howard interview / set, over on the Radio 1 iPlayer, here.

Hear Deekline’s gorgeous rave-inspired rework of Mary J Blige’s ‘Be Happy’

Legendary breakbeat/garage producer Deekline has shared his first new joint for 2019, returning in a big way with ‘Be Happy’.

Itself a rework of the Mary J Blige song of the same name, here Deekline injects Blige’s sublime and optimistic lyrics with fresh, broken-beat energy. There’s some huge house and rave-vibes to this one, and genuinely one of the most uplifting and positive dancefloor gems we’ve heard in a long time!

Catch the VIP mix of ‘Be Happy’ below:

Hear Alex Metric’s 70s disco-inspired remix of Parcels’ ‘Lightenup’

Alex Metric has returned to the remix-front, kicking off 2019 with his superb Chic-inspired rework of Parcels’ ‘Lightenup’.

Arriving fresh from his time working alongside Mark Ronson and Diplo’s Silk City project, Metric’s new vision builds on what was already a funk-filled track – the groovy guitar riffs which line Parcels’ original remain, now however paired with an undeniably chunky lead bass. A tight 4/4 beat and perfectly panned percussion lie beautifully over lush pads whilst the vocal is lathered in soft, spatial, euphoric reverb. All in the making for what would’ve been a classic Studio 54 dance floor number.

Listen below:

Hear Purple Disco Machine’s remix of Jax Jones and Years & Years’ ‘Play’

House music staple Purple Disco Machine has shared his huge white-label remix of Jax Jones and Years & Years’ recent collaboration, ‘Play

Hear MJ Cole’s exclusive ‘Back To Bagley’s’ UKG Radio 1 mini-mix

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UKG-legend MJ Cole has become the latest producer to take the helm of Radio 1’s weekly Mini Mix.

Dubbed ‘Back To Bagley’s’, Cole’s set hears him cram 20 classic songs into just five minutes. If you’re up for a dose of nostalgia, this one is IT!

Grab a listen below underneath the tracklisting:

TRACKLIST:
MJ Cole – Sincere
24 Hour Experience – Together
Big Bird – Flat
Antonio – Hyperfunk
Double 99 – RIP Groove
Nubirth – Anytime
Rodney P – Trouble (MJ Cole Remix)
Deetah – Relax (Bump ‘n’ Flex Mix)
Artful Dodger “Rewind”
MJ Cole – Sincere (Dubb)
Shola Ama – Imagine [Asylum Remix]
Industry Standard – What You Want (Rafmat remix)
Jaimeson “True”
Artful Dodger “Moving too Fast”
Benjamin Diamond – Little Scare (Todd Edwards Remix)
Rosie Gaines – Closer Than Close
De la Soul – All good (MJ Cole Remix)
Gerideau – Masquerade (MJ Cole remix)
Cleptomaniacs – All I Do (Bump & Flex Club Mix)
MJ Cole ft. Elisabeth Troy – Crazy Love

Video: Snakehips – ‘Gucci Rock N Rolla’ (ft. Rivers Cuomo & KYLE)

It’s been just under a year since Snakehips dropped new music (2018’s under-appreciated ‘Stay Home Tapes’ still works wonders, FYI), however today the duo are back with their new single ‘Gucci Rock N Rolla’.

Fans of last year’s aforementioned EP will instantly hear the woozy similarities with standout ‘Cruzin’; this time however, vocal support comes from Weezer-frontman Rivers Cuomo alongside KYLE. It’s a slight change of pace from Snakehips’ earlier work, yet still hits the nail on its head.

Watch the song’s über-cool video below: