Music Monday 68.

Azealia Banks - 212
I'm obsessed with this track. I don't know whether it's the beat, the flithy lyrics, Azealia's attitude, the dancing or just the combination of all that with a Micky Mouse jumper. It's probably the latter. This girl could be some talent, get obsessed.
Alex Clare - Trending Water
I think I've already labeled Alex Clare as the male Katy B. The man's got a great sounding voice, some solid writing skills and then the ability to wrap all that around a dance beat. Despite being a real talent, he's got that sound that will reach the masses, again you need to pay this guy some attention.
Wu Lyf - We Bros
Wu Lyf are certainly something a bit different, I'd even go as far to say a little odd, but by no means is that a bad thing. Something different in the music industry is a rare, rare thing these days. But saying that, this is the most 'pop' sounding song I've heard from the band.
Kele - What Did I Do? (ft Lucy Taylor)
Kele Okereke is continuing his path from Bloc Party to great success. The guy is clearly some talent, producing sounds on his own accord that is arguably as strong as some of BP's songs. While the song does take a step towards some of those generic dub-step beats that are heard all too often these days, the song really does hold it's own. By the way, does Kele look ever so slightly like Omar from The Wire now?
Childish Gambino - Bonfire
Speaking of a man with some talent in his back pocket, it's blogger's favourite actor turned rapper, Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino. His latest song Bonfire (apologies for the poor quality video) contains a solid beat as ever and is clogged filled of disses, rhythms and word-play that rivals most rappers and gives the crowd PLENTY to scream about.

Music Monday 43.

I absolutely love this week's post, a good mix.

Twin Atlantic - Free



I've literally had this song on repeat all week. Twin Atlantic provide listeners with some Scottish alternative rock, a poppy Biffy Clyro if you will. This sound is just a massive belter, it doesn't particularly go outside it's comfort zone but it's pounding and passionate with a huge chorus. And that's good enough for me.

We Are The Ocean - The Waiting Room



WATO are very much adopting the attitude of if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It's clear that the band are definitely going in radio-friendly direction with their new album. Now, that is not always a bad thing, and sometimes its conscious, sometimes it's a natural progression as the band matures. Liam voice is only improving with every song I hear, but I miss it being complimented with Dan's screams, personally.

Childish Gambino - Freeks And Geeks



It was only this week that I discovered that Childish Gambino is actually actor Donald Glover, more fool me. And it was this week that he released his E.P, which is pretty impressive. Freeks and Geeks is the stand out track and naturally the first single. The track is more than catchy, it is the best balance of aggression and word-play on the album, if not a little Lil-Wayne. I don't think Gambino really strikes anyone as a bad-ass black rapper, more white and preppy, and sometimes it seems as if he is trying too hard. It's hard to believe him rapping about bitches and hoes. But nevertheless he's got talent and good flow.

Alex Clare - Too Close



I love this guys approach. A great voice and some great dub/dance production behind his track, a male Katy-B if you will. This track is bound to get some solid radio play and deservedly so. I need to heard some more from this guy.

Tune Yards - Gangsta



I really wanted to finish this week's post with this track from Tune Yards. It's mental. I don't really really know what to say about it, it speaks for itself. I love it.