Lykke Li: Get Some (Atlantic)

HUGE praise has been heaped upon this Swedish indie singer and her last album, Youth Novels, was frequently seen on ‘best of’ lists.

Get Some, though, is underwhelming. The upbeat drumming fuels the pace of the single, and the lyrics are suitably blunt (Like the shotgun needs an outcome / I'm your prostitute, you gon’ get some). However, Lykke’s voice is wonderfully haunting.

Support track Paris Blue is not one to be missed.

Plan B: Love Goes Down (Atlantic)

THE winners of Q’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year award, are set to release their new single, on December 6. The song is the definition of chilled and Ben Drew’s voice successfully soothes, reaching high notes with grace. The band does nothing especially exciting with the song, but it’s perfect for chilling out during the stresses of the festive period.

Primary 1: Never Know (Atlantic)

AKA Joe Flory’s single from his debut album is a pleasant mix of relaxed electro-dance and poppy vocals that result in a funky toe-tapping single.

Fans of Phoenix or Passion Pit should be sure to give Primary 1 a listen. Overall, a pleasing single for fans of the genre, and one that will certainly grow on you.

Flo Rida: Turn Around (5,4,3,2,1) (Atlantic)

I HAVE no doubt that Flo Rida’s newest single will be a huge hit. It will scale the charts and it’s dance track will pump out from numerous club speakers. Unfortunately, though, it’s just more of the same from the popular artist. The song regurgitates the tired formula of describing girls dancing on stage, with the trademark‘mmms and dadas.

Hurts: Stay (Sony Music)

WITH an exciting synth-pop sound, strong vocals and good use of gospel-choir harmonies, Hurts are set to become a huge pop act.

Although there’s nothing particularly new or original here, and the lyrics are typically predictable, the Richmond, Yorth Yorkshire and Manchester duo do what they do best.

Abdul-Rehman Malik