Music Monday 52.

Ok I have to admit the noise in my ears this week has predominatly been Bon Iver's album. It's incredible. But nevertheless I've still got a few musical gems for you.

Bon Iver - Calgary



I'll try and keep this brief(ish) as I could easily fill the rest of your day with Bon Iver superlatives. There's so many outstanding tracks on his latest album, however I shall stick to the first official single as to not spoil it for those waiting for the official release. This track is a great showcase for the album, Justin Vernon has clearly learnt some new tricks over the past few years since Blook Bank, working with Kanye West, Gayngs and Volcano Choir has no doubt helped. I'll stop now, but I simpyl can't recommend it highly enough.

Drake - Dreams Money Can Buy



Remember Jai Paul from last week? Well Drake has gone and got his mitts on the beat and laid down some lyrics over the top of it. And it works, just. I've got a lot of time for Drake, having listened to a couple of interviews he really appears to be (cliche alert) 'more than just a rapper'. He has real desire to push the music he produces, wanting to work with British talents Jamie XX and Florence Welch, this track is just another example of Drizzy trying new things.

Nero ft Sub Focus - Promises



It's safe to say when you get two of the biggest names of dance/electro/dubstep together, it's going to be something special. There's SO many examples of when dubstep remixes are clearly forced and done just to try and look cool, but the talent of these two pulls it off perfectly. This is definitely a track that will be filling every sort of club from now on.

Digitalism - Forrest Gump



With an album named "I Love You Dude" and the latest song from it called "Forrest Gump", this band is clearly good at naming things (most useless skill ever). They're also pretty tidy at producing a good dance song. Written with Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, which is never a bad thing.

Music Monday 49.

Just a small post this week as I've been crazy busy and away visiting in-laws and such. Nevertheless, as always, it's always worth a listen.

Ed Sheeran - The A Team



By the looks of his view count, this guy isn't news to many people, but he was to me this week and I was mightly impressed. A young (looks about 12), British talent that is looking to do something different, check his Jools Holland performance below. I'm quickly listening to everything this guy has done.



Digitalism - 2 Hearts



Digitalism were one of the first bands that started my interest in electro music, tracks like Pogo and Idealistic were literally on repeat throughout my uni years. And now the first track off their amazingly named new album I Love You Dude, is here in the shape of 2 Hearts. And it's clear they've still got it, can't wait to hear some more from the album, I've got a lot of time for these boys.

The Deans List - Dear Professor



There's some definite Chiddy Bang/Childish Gambino vibes in here, some cheeky rhythms over a nice pop-dance beat. It's just nice and fun to listen to, and that's sometimes all you need.