5 TRACKS YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS WEEK #6

Sorry it's been a while guys! But 'five tracks you have to hear this week' is BACK... and with a vengeance! Check out what's made the shortlist this week...


1. The Strokes- 'Under Cover Of Darkness'
They've been away for aaaaaaaages, but The Strokes are BACK and they're certainly showing everyone what they've been missing with this track. It's the first release from their upcoming album 'Angles' which is set to be released next month. Take a listen and thank you lucky stars that they decided to return!





2. Wiz Khalifa- 'Black and Yellow'
This song is all about the American football team 'Pitsburgh Steelers' who ended up losing the Super Bowl (oops). At least this song is a winner- number one in America right now, and you'll hear why- such a tune. "Yeh, uh-huh, you know what it iiiiiis"- you do now!





3. Crystal Fighters- 'At Home'
Not to be confused with Crystal Castles, Crystal Fighters are a less shouty, Spanish Band who formed in 2007 but are only just starting to get British acclaim for amazing tunes- and this is one of them... It's out on 14th March, so until then, enjoy a listen right here...





4. Clare Maguire- 'The Last Dance'
If you haven't heard this lady yet- you NEED to check out her stuff. Her powerful voice and beuatiful songs definitely won't fail to have an affect on you. She made the top 15 of the BBC's 'Sound of 2011' feature and Jay-Z is even said to be a fan. This is the first release from upcoming album 'Light and Dark'.






5. Diplo Vs. Tiesto (Feay. Busta Rhymes)- C'mon (Catch 'Em By Suprise)
Tieso and Busta Rhymes seemed like an odd pairing to me, but it deffo works- loved this track from the first listen. Sure to leave you 'hypnotised' as Mr Rhymes keeps saying...

Want to know who's going to be making it onto your iTunes this year? Well I have the answers! Here is give of the latest upcoming artists who I rhink are going to be up to big things this year. Take a listen and see what you think...




1. Liam Bailey

This Notingham-based soul singer already released two EP's last year, but is set for BIG things in 2011. Originally found by the one and only Amy Winehouse, he was signed by her label 'Lioness Records', but is set to release his debut album this year through Polydor Records. He has also been working with Chase and Status and features on their latest track 'Blind Faith' which will be avaiable in January so listen out for that. Here's a little taster of his material- first release 'Fool Boy'.





2. Ghostpoet

This guy is seeeerriously talented. Looks like Tinie and sounds like a half-asleep version of The Streets, he will coax you into a dream-like state of bliss. His album should be out later this year, but for now, enjoy the delicious 'Cash and Carry me Home'.




3. Maverick Sabre

This London-born, Irish-raised singer/songwriter has been on my playlist for a while now. You may know him from Pro Green's latest track 'Jungle' which he features, but he's also got a whole load of his own material- and it's pretty amazing. His unique voice and simple but haunting melodies really capture you in. This is on of my favourites 'They Found Him A Gun'.




4. Clare Maguire

This singer-songwriter has got a hauntingly powerful voice that ahs been compared to the likes of Annie Lennox and Florence Welch. Signed to Polydor Records, she is set for big things this year. Hear is 'Aint Nobody'- just one of her moving and anthemic songs.




5. Daley

He is from Manchester, is has funny hair and his voice is absolutely gorrrrgeous! Honestly this guy will give you shivers. He was first found when he uploaded his material to the BBC's Introducing Website and got picked up by Radio 1xtra. Well, thank god he did- he is amazing. Looking forward to hearing more stuff from him in 2011.