Little Simz - NO THANK YOU (Album Review)

Earlier this month, I tweeted about how 10 years ago I used to do a Top 40 Albums list for my blog every year, and how recently it's felt as though my connection towards new albums just isn't the same. A lot has changed in the world, the music industry, and my life during the past decade...  then a week after my tweet, this album dropped. 'NO THANK YOU' is the first time in as long as I can remember, where I felt compelled to open my laptop and write a few words about what it means to me.

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Kupla - Owls & Pinecones

'Owls & Pinecones' is a 10-track album of instrumentals from London / Helsinki based producer Kupla. As he explains, "the album is heavily tied to nostalgia, mystique, piano and clarinet melodies", making it ideal for late night listening... wherever you are. Really dope.

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Hot Natured - Different Sides Of The Sun (Album Sampler Mix)

Although it's pretty much bell end central at their shows/sets, there is no denying that the Hot Natured crew know how to make great music - here is the sampler for their forthcoming full length debut album, which is available to pre-order HERE. This sounds amazing.

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Newton Faulker - Studio Zoo (Album Stream)

Unleashed on the world through the Telegraph's website this week, 'Studio Zoo' is the new album from the incredible Newton Faulkner, which is set to be released through Sony on August 26th. The album has already made history, becoming the first album to be live-streamed throughout the entire recording process, 24/7 for five weeks from his home studio. You can check out the full stream below.

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Mistajam Presents: Speakerbox OUT NOW

This weekend saw Radio 1 & 1Xtra legend Mistajam release his highly anticipated compilation/mix album 'Speakerbox', which is a showcase of his much loved shows on the BBC airwaves and his incredible live shows. If you're a fan of music, then I will be very surprised if this doesn't get your body moving and your head bouncing - no feet shuffling though, please. Get your copy HERE, check out the previews after the jump.

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Disclosure release full debut album details

Following two hugely succesful singles, and with 'You & Me' set to also storm the charts, Disclosure have now announced the full tracklist for their debut album, which is set to be released June 3rd on PMR Records. Along with the single collaborations, 'Settle' will also feature vocals from Ed Mac, Jessie Ware & Jamie Woon, all of whom will no doubt bring something special to the table. Been an absolute pleasure watching these two rise, and I cannot wait to hear the album in full. Pre-order on all formats HERE, and check the tracklist after the jump.

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Mystro - Mystrogen (Album Sampler)

After dropping the lead single 'That Rush' last week, Mystro has today unleashed the album sampler for highly anticipated debut album 'Mystrogen'. Never one to conform to the norm, MysDiggi has re-written the way album samplers should be done - September 10th is the date. Cannot wait...

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Calvin Harris announces third album title & collaborations

Following a string of hit singles over the past 12 months, Calvin Harris has tonight announced that his third album will be called '18 Months' and features guest appearances from Kelis, Rihanna, Example, Nicky Romero, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah, Florence, Dizzee Rascal, Ne-Yo, Ayah Marar and Dillon Francis. As you can see from the collaborations, the album will be a who's who of Electronic Pop music at the minute, with Calvin's signature big room Electro-House sound bringing the project together. October 29th is the release date.

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Album sales lowest in 12 years

During an age where digital downloading and online piracy is at its peak, it's no real surprise that album sales are the lowest in 12 years. Music Week have announced today that week-on-week average album sales this year are a mere 1,446,218, which sees a 27.62% drop and is the lowest since the new millennium. However, there is still some hope, as many artists are now focusing on shifting singles, which has seen those sales steadily rise in comparison to last year.

Incognito release 15th studio album 'Surreal' on iTunes

Legendary UK Soul/House group Incognito have today released their 15th studio album 'Surreal' on iTunes, through the brilliant Dome Records. The album comes some 31 years after the release of their debut LP 'Jazz Funk' in 1981, but they still have as much passion as they did then back then for creating beautiful music that is relevant to today and has that old skool edge to it. Get your copy HERE, and check out the single after the jump.

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