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New Year, New Music

Happy New Year! Here's a round-up of the music I've been recommending this week on Twitter.

For Everyone

• Tycho: Coastal Break - Fine 3Hive recommendation led me to this trancey-dancey electronic track, which is very good.


• Brooke Fraser: Albertine - One of my favourite artists has made one of the best tracks on her excellent second album available. It has rhythm, passion, melody, intelligently personal and challenging lyrics as well as beauty and is an essential download.

For UK Readers

Amazon UK downloads are paranoically restricted to UK IP addresses regardless of account status

• Corinne Bailey Rae: It Be's That Way Sometime - A typical relaxed lounge-feeling track from her, good download.


• Hot Chip: One Life Stand (Joris Voorn Dusty Flower Mix) - Full of juicy bass and electronic goodness, thoroughly enjoying this one.

For US Readers

Amazon US downloads are restricted to verified US account-holders

• Lou Rhodes: There For The Taking - Beautiful new track from Lou Rhodes, who you'll recognise as the voice of Lamb but whose new solo direction is a foundation for 21st century folk.


• The Middle East: Blood - Despite the unpromising names, this is a charming and strong track that's worth the download.

[Note that these links and offers are highly likely to corrode over time]

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