Life In Film – It’s What Happens Next That Matters Most

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Produced by the legendary Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths, Morrissey), Life In Film is the buzzworthy new band from across the pond that sound like a cross between The Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks. The London quartet scored a supporting gig with The Rolling Stones in the recent past, were chosen by Christopher Bailey for international performances with Burberry, and are currently on tour with fellow British darlings The Wombats. For a slice of their work, listen to the single “It’s What Happens Next That Matters Most” off their debut album Here It Comes, which drops May 5 next week.

Life In Film is opening for The Wombats at DC’s 9:30 Club tomorrow eve — so be sure to get there early if you have tix. And for old times’ sake, check out the vid of one of our favorite vintage Wombat tracks, “Let’s Dance to Joy Division.”

Until The Ribbon Breaks – A Taste Of Silver

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UK trio Until The Ribbon Breaks captured global attention earlier this year with the release of their debut album A Lesson Unlearnt, even supporting top acts like Lorde, Phantogram, and London Grammar on tour. According to a press release, the electronic outfit derives its name from “the days when gifting mixtapes was the definitive romantic gesture . . . That careful ritual of combing through your record collection, choosing a myriad of musical moods and memories for the recipient to imbibe and devour again and again, until the tape wore out – Until The Ribbon Breaks.”

That’s a motion we at CCP can get behind. Fronted by Pete Lawrie-Winfield and backed by James Gordon and Elliot Wall, the three-piece collective UTRB draw inspiration from both music and film. As a former film student, Winfield believes these two art forms are intertwined, which is a philosophy they actually incorporate into their creative process.

Watch the lyric video for the blues-infused single “A Taste of Silver” below.

Aeble – Better By Your Side (ft. Tom Aspaul)

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Brighton-based producer Aeble has just released his debut track, and we are into it. “Better By Your Side” is a wispy, glistening house number, perfectly complimented by the affective Rhye-esque vocals of Tom Aspaul. Speaking to FADER, Aeble states: “I wanted to say everything that needed to be said in one line. It’s hard to boil it down to something so simple and leave no one guessing as to what you mean, or how you want something perceived.”

So there you have it. No room for misinterpretation on this one — and we’re better with this intoxicating track in our collection. Luckily it will be available on new label Estate soon.

KALEIDA – Think

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New electropop duo known as KALEIDA is the combined talents of Londoners Christina Wood (vocals, lyrics) and Cicely Goulder (keys, production, lyrics). Honing their minimal style and sultry rhythmic sound over the past year or so, the duo is now primed to release their debut EP, entitled Think on April 6 via Lex Records. Stream standout tracks “Think” and “Tropea” below.

Zero 7 – 400 Blows

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While their name may be synonymous with the Garden State soundtrack to some, electronic duo Zero 7 have actually been building a sizable body of work since their beginnings in 2001. In fact, the British act, Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker have released over four albums in the past decade or so. Their latest EP, EP3 features a collaboration with José González and is scheduled to release March 31 on vinyl and April 14 digitally on Make Records.

We’re obsessed with EP3‘s opening track, “400 Blows,” with vocals from UK artist Danny Pratt. Check out this stunner below — along with the lovely and serene “Last Light” single starring González on vox. Fans can look forward to a possible full-length release by the duo this fall.

Will Joseph Cook – Message

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Up-and-coming talent Will Joseph Cook has just announced his debut EP, You Jump I Run which will drop on Duly Noted Records April 21. Accompanying the disclosure is the release of the British singer-songwriter’s stirring new single “Message.” The track is about ‘those tendencies that some have, where they get caught up in nostalgia and over glorifying the past, never looking forward,’ explains Cook. ‘Message is about getting away from that.‘ Pretty sophic statement coming from the mere 17-year-old artist. Stream this heartwarming track in anticipation of the EP below.

Apidae – Turning Tides

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New UK duo Apidae released their terrific debut single, “Turning Tides” last month on Dumont Dumont, the Swedish label and sister label to Jose Gonzalez’ Imperial Recordings. The project began with producer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Hummell in 2013, who would go on to meet Drew JH York — a singer/musician whose vox create the perfect counterpoint to Hummell’s penchant for live instrumentation fused with electronic production.

The influences of Radiohead and Caribou are readily apparently on the track “Turning Tides,” which contains a multitude of genres wrapped up into one intriguing package. We’ll be looking forward to hearing more from the duo as they finish up their EP, until then, enjoy this tune below.

Hundred Waters – Cavity

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Floridian five-piece Hundred Waters first made waves in 2012 with the release of their self-titled debut. Shortly thereafter, they signed to Skrillex’s OWSLA label and have been riding the momentum ever since — touring with Interpol in 2014 and even having their song “Show Me Love” picked up for a Coca-Cola ad in this year’s Super Bowl. Their 2014 sophomore album, The Moon Rang Like A Bell showcases a gorgeous blending of layered electronics and folk instrumentation, in a genre that is hard to pin down but has been coined by Pitchfork as “digital folk.”

Check out the intense standout track “Cavity,” along with the haunting Huxley remix of “Down From The Rafters” that we can’t get enough of below.

Currently on their biggest headlining tour yet, DC area folk can catch Hundred Waters in concert at U Street Music Hall this Friday, March 6.

Jodie Abacus – I’ll Be That Friend

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If you’re looking for an instant aural pick-me-up, look no further than the debut single from Jodie Abacus, “I’ll Be That Friend.” Sounding like a cross between Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel — the London-based crooner packs a soulful punch, with plenty of poppy and heartwarming vibes to go with. Stream below.

Saturday, Monday – Marble Coast (ft. Brolin)

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Saturday, Monday is a Swedish artist that recently collaborated with British singer Brolin on new single, “Marble Coast.” The beautiful alt-pop track combines classic elements such as chamber strings with modern electronics and achingly good vocals from Brolin.

Taken from Saturday, Monday’s upcoming EP Late, look forward to the official release March 23 on Swedish label Despotz.