Music Monday 55.

Some new songs from some huge artists that we haven't heard from in a while, and with them headlining Glastonbury Festival this year, I'm very excited.

Beyonce ft Andre 3000 - Party



Yep Beyonce is back. And so is Andre 3000. And I don't think Kanye ever leaves us who produces the first single from Beyonce's fourth album. Now I'm far from a huge Beyonce fan, and an R&B fan in general, but can't deny the force of the women. And from everyone I've spoken to Beyonce is the most anticipated artists of Glastonbury. This song is a lovely bit of old-school R&B, that I can actually enjoy. Kanye did a fine job on it, apart from talking about a swag-sauce called 'swagu'. Weird. And it's good to hear Andre back on it, still strong. Terribly named track though.

Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall



Another lame track title. But it's good to see Coldplay back too. Again, I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but they've produced some massive songs and been really important to British music. So I guess I'm a little bit of a fan. I don't think this is anything particularly fresh and original from the band, but still good to hear something new.

Jamie XX - Far Nearer



And now for somebody who isn't headlining Glastonbury but is nevertheless a very special artists. I'm pretty sure this a new track, I had not heard it before this week that's for sure. I love that Jamie is always pushing himself and the music he ceates, he needs to be admired for that. Every track and project he works on seems to have classic Jamie XX traits to it, but it always so completely different to the last. Love this latest piece.

Deadmau5 - Kick, Push n' Snuff



Really wanted to end this week's post on a high. Love this track, had it on repeat all week. Lupe Fiasco's Kick Push was one of my favourite tracks as a teenager, and was part of my initial hip hop love, and now this Deadmau5 mix has taken it to a whole new level. It's just massive. End of.

Music Monday 38.

Back down to our regular sized Music Mondays, although don't worry the quality of the music is as high as ever. Let's get down to it.

Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said



With his second single Lupe takes his forthcoming album, Lasers, in a totally new direction from The Show Goes On. Lupe goes at this track hard, he pulls no punches. He works well with Skylar Grey (yeah she's on Eminem's new track too) and just goes for it.

Kanye West - Young Folks (Peter Bjorn And John cover)



I don't know where this song came from, I've got no idea if it's new or old and quite frankly I don't care. It's incredibly. Taking catchyness to a whole new level, Kanye teams up with Peter Bjorn and John (we shouldn't be surprised who he collobs with these days) to cover their hit Young Folks. Oh yeah and there's a bit of a rant in the middle, classic Kanye.

Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues



Those lovely folk, er folk, are giving this track away for free on their website, isn't that nice of them? Yes it is, because this track is a lovely bit of gorgeousness. It's simple, focusing around the voices and guitars and Fleet Foxes pull it off wonderfully.

Funtcase - Make Our Day



Nice and settled after Fleet Foxes? Well this track will wake you up like no other. A unbearbaly huge bit of dubstep here. It also follows in the footsteps of Cockney Thug of the pre-song phonecall which sets the track up perfectly.

Music Monday 37: Bumper Edition

It’s one of those weeks, where songs just seem to creep out of every oriface of the internet and as usual I am in no way complaining. Some new stuff, some new remixes and a couple of cool videos for you this week.

Jay Electronica - Jazzamatazz



This is familiar territory from Jay Elec, but in no way, as with anything this man produces, should be ignored. There’s a famous speech (brought to you by Martin Luther King this time), a looping beat, kids laughing. And, oh yeah, Jay Electronica bringing it as strong as every. I’m happy in this territory.

Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On



So here’s the first of the cool videos, ok it’s not incredible but the editing and cinematography is pretty sweet in parts. But more importantly the song behind the video is pretty special. This song has been around a little while but it’s only recently that I’ve been hitting repeat for it. It’s got a nice beat, it’s inspirational and it’s Lupe Fiasco. It should not be ignored.

Panic At The Disco - The Portrait Of Mona Lisa



Remember Panic? My teenage years certainly do. The pop-rock band that took camp to a new level, that could not be ignored for their catchy tunes and lead singer’s Urie’s voice. Well, they’re back and it’s almost like they’ve never been away. A nice slice of delicious pop-rock, I’d expect nothing less.

The Go Team - Buy Nothing Day



The Go Team. How do you describe them? Pop, indie, hip-hop, funk? Yeah all of those I’d say. The Go Team have seemingly been around for every, but in no way is that a bad thing. They have produced numerous hits of the years, including one of my favourite tracks ever, LadyFlash. They’re unique and that’s the best way for them to stay.

James Vincent McMorrow - Follow You Down To The Red Oak Tree



Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Pictures



A bit of a change of pace from the treble-barreled named singer-songwriters. I’ve put these two together, not because of they are any less than the other songs, but because there is little to say other than to appreciate the beauty of these songs. Lovely videos too.

Sleigh Bells - Rill Rill



Now let’s ease you back up. Amazing video and amazing song from Sleigh Bells. That’s all that needs to be said.

Tame Impala - Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind? (Erol Alkan Remix)



A great combination of two great artists. It takes the dreamyness of Tame Impala with a pinch of Erol Alkan’s dance vibes and it works very, very well.

Adele - Rolling In The Deep (Jamie XX) Ft Childish Gambino



Yeah it may only be one verse different from the original (original remix, that is) but wow. What a verse.

Ellie Goulding - Lights (Wired Remix)



Wow, this is dubby.