IYES - Glow

Brighton based IYES released their debut track "Lighthouse" onto Soundcloud 5 months ago, a gorgeous synth-drenched fusion of the xx and Daughter, but along comes "Glow" this month, and totally ups their game. Taking from their peers The 1975 and Chvrches, the band mix euphoric electronic flourishes with an anthemic indie mindset. The vocals of Josh Christopher and Melis Soyaslanova compliment each other perfectly, Melis' cracked, gentle voice breaking ripples in the water in the verses, before Josh's Chris Martin sized voice causes a full on tidal wave in the exhilarating chorus, where Josh cries "You make me glow" as a wall of synth battles it out with an over-eager drum machine. More please.

FOR FANS OF: Passion Pit, The 1975, Chvrches

Hiatus - We Can Be Ghosts Now (feat. Shura)

After their last spellbinding collaboration, the slight but striking "Fortune's Fool", it's a delight to hear London producer Hiatus team up with the haunting voice of Shura again. Whilst "...Fool" was a melancholic, longing track, "We Can Be Ghosts Now" picks up the pace, with an airy vibe and a gorgeous sense of peace and release.

A gently pulsating kick drum, and tinkling arpeggios bring to mind Jamie Woon's "Night Air" from a few years back, but if "Night Air" soundtracked the witching hour, "We Can Be Ghosts Now" is resolutely a dusky winter's afternoon, although it could easily translate to summer. Shura's voice is as fragile and heartbreaking as ever, but there is a certain majesty to her gutsy chorus vocal, which opens up her vocal chords just enough to let the gorgeous melody bounce charmingly against Hiatus' warm, glossy backdrop.

FOR FANS OF: Daughter, The xx, Jamie Woon