Stream: Blind - Port Of Spain

Blind is one of those tracks that had me with about the first ten seconds. From the moment vocalist Amy Rose's hushed voice materialises the debut single from Port Of Spain is utterly captivating.

Combining softly beating electronic basslines that rumble like organic lifeforms, rubbing up against a stark rim shot the echoes like it was recorded in the cavernous warehouse next door. It's at once fragile, nervously optimistic and enchantingly seductive, the duo's deep blue Bondi Beach home permeating directly into their music.

The band describe the track: "'Blind' was actually written about three years ago and originally we arranged it with just piano and harp but we felt like the lyric deserved more depth than just an acoustic vibe. The song is all about learning to let go of other people's expectations of you and how caring less instead of more is sometimes a really healthy thing.”

Check it out below:

Stream: Like You - Exes

Following on from previous singles Twentythousand and 18, duo Allie McDonald and Mike Derenzo are back with another new slice of ice cold synth-pop R&B in the form of Like You.

The song is inspired by an actual relationship of McDonald's - describing the song she says:

“‘Like You’ is a very real song about a very real boy I fell quickly and unrealistically for. Although the subject matter is a bit sad, the bouncy playfulness of the production adds an aspect of teenage naivety. Even in adulthood, relationships can be immature and overdramatic, and I think "Like You" really showcases that.”

The track has just been picked up by Spotify for their 'Indie Pop!' playlist, further evidence that these guys have great things ahead of them. Check out Like You now...

it stings lookin’ at you lookin’ at me and i’m feeling something your fingers burnin’ on my skin but my touch is doing nothing you told me “maybe if we lived a little closer we could do this” you hold me and i don’t give a fuck about the miles don’t wanna lose you now you don’t stay in touch i don’t even think that your songs are about me but you don’t like me the way that i like you and i’m hopelessly hung up and it’s too soon cause you don’t like me the way that i like you it’s a lot that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you it’s not that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you come clean tell me if you miss me cause i’m going fucking crazy this ain’t me overdosin’ rollercoastin’ drink you down like whiskey you told me “maybe in the new year i could visit you in LA” you hold me and i don’t give a fuck about the miles don’t wanna lose you ever you don’t stay in touch i don’t even think that your songs are about me but you don’t like me the way that i like you and i’m hopelessly hung up and it’s too soon cause you don’t like me the way that i like you it’s a lot that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you it’s not that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you do you remember the night we drove in your car to some empty bar and all i could see in your eyes were the stars all i could feel was your hand on my heart do you remember the night you played your guitar we kissed in the dark and all i could see in your eyes were the stars all i could feel was your hand on my heart but you don’t like me the way that i like you and i’m hopelessly hung up and it’s too soon cause you don’t like me the way that i like you it’s a lot that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you it’s not that i like you the way that i like you the way that i like you

Video: In The Room: I Get Lonely - Gallant x Jack Garratt

Breakthrough R&B artist Gallant has unveiled the latest in his In The Room series of collaborations. This time joining him in the studio is Jack Garratt, and together they perform a stripped-back version of Janet Jackson's sexy-as-hell I Get So Lonely.

The result is absolutely awesome. Check it out, and then head over and watch the inspiration for this series, when Gallant collaborated with Sufjan Stevens on the latter's Blue Bucket Of Gold whilst they were touring together. You can also watch Episode Two, which saw Gallant team up with Seal to perform Gallant's own Weight In Gold.

Stream: Heaven - Alpines

Having first risen to our attention two years ago with their single Oasis, R&B duo Alpines have returned to announce their sophmore album Another River.

Accompanying the announcement is their brand new single Heaven, a track that continues the pair's winning formula of 80s influenced minimal soul. Apparently the xx and the (recently defunct) Maccabees are both fans of Alpines and based on this track its easy to see why.

Check out Heaven below and look out for Another River, out on 28 October through Metropolis Recordings.

Our new album, 'Another River', is out October 28. Pre-order now: www.alpinesmusic.com Released 10 August 2016 alpin.es/iTunes alpin.es/Spotify www.alpinesmusic.com www.facebook.com/alpinesmusic

Video: Never Going Home - Hazel English

Having first made waves last year with the track Never Going Home, musician Hazel English and has just announced her debut 12" vinyl EP. Named after that same track, the EP features previously heard tracks Never Going Home and It's Not Real, together with three all new tracks - Control, Make It Better and I'm Fine. Those tracks will gradually be unveiled with Hazel releasing a new track every three weeks through Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud.

Accompanying the announcement is a new video for the track Never Going Home, which captures the summer evening feeling of the track as it follows Hazel through her local landscapes.

Never Going Home will be released on 7 October via House Anxiety / Marathon Artists.