Years & Years Gets Starstruck In The Loop

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Fresh from the success of AIDS era TV series ‘It’s A Sin,’ British actor and pop star Olly Alexander’s solo project Years & Years is the new #1 of the loop with his catchy new single, ‘Starstruck.’ C.Tangana‘s new song from his NPR Tiny Desk live concert and Working Men’s Club complete the top 3.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble feat. Moses Sumney are the highest new entry, followed by the latest tracks by Liars; Little Simz feat. Cleo Sol; A. G. Cook feat. Charli XCX; HARD FEELINGS; Natti Natasha feat. Becky G; Rostam; Wavves; Saweetie; Mandrake Handshake; Burna Boy; Descendents… and the return of Kings of Convenience. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Tirzah ‘Send Me’ Tops The Loop

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British female songwriter Tirzah with her brand new song ‘Send Me’ is the new #1 of the loop. African band Mdou Moctar and British pop star and actor Years and Years complete the top 3.

The energetic LA indie band Illuminati Hotties are the highest new entry, followed by the latest tracks by Billie Eilish; Sharon Van Etten; Matt Sweeney & Bonnie Prince Billy; Burial; Arooj Aftab; black midi; Mykki Blanco feat. Jamila Woods & Jay Cue; Mannequin Pussy; duendita; Jessie Ware; Hiatus Kaiyote; The Chemical Brothers; The Alchemist feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Navy Blue; BERWYN; Evripidis and His Tragedies: Iamdoechii… and Marianne Faithful who teaming up with Warren Ellis gives voice to some of her favourite Romantic poetry. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor New #1 In The Loop

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Canadian post-rock collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor are the new #1 of the loop, crafting the soundtrack to a revolution in ‘Job´s Lament,’ a standout from their comeback album ‘G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END!’. Kali Uchis and Shygirl complete the top 3.

Madrid superstar C. Tangana, with Ketama vocalist Antonio Carmona, in a brand new track from his superb NPR Tiny Desk concert is the highest new entry, followed by the latest tracks by The Weeknd feat. Ariana Grande; Bachelor; Working Men’s Club; Amber Mark; Little Simz; John FM; Lightman Jarvis Ecstatic Band; Flying Lotus feat. Thundercat; Doss; Saint Jude; Lucy Dacus; b1n0 feat. Ferran Palau; CHVRCHES; Rigoberta Bandini… and another high profile duet by Paul Macartney, this time with Phoebe Bridgers, from the ex-beatles collaborations rework of his latest album. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Lil Nas X #1 Of The Loop With ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’

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One of the catchiest hits of the year, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name’ by queer rapper Lil Nas X, is the new #1 of the loop, with his title referencing Luca Guadagnino’s LGBT classic film and his video full of sexual and satanic imagery that is causing quite a scandal among the American ultra right. Kali Uchis and Karol G complete the top 3.

South London’s young soungwriter Tirzah is the highest new entry followed by the latest tracks by Alice Longyu Gao feat. bülow & Mura Masa; Basside feat. SOPHIE; Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba; The Armed;Ferran Palau; Leon Vynehall; Regard feat. Troye Sivan &Tate McRae; Jayda G; BFlecha; Pantocrator; India Jordan; José González; Polo G; MIKE; Iron & Wine; Doja Cat feat. SZA; Biig Piig; Fiona Apple covering Sharon Van Etten… and two veteran stars refreshing their sound with remixes by some of Today’s most acclaimed artists, Crowded House with Tame Impala and Paul Macartney with Blood Orange. Check Our Loop in full here.

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For Those I Love ‘Birthday/The Pain’ Is The Week’s Top Track

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For Those I Love, artistic name of Dublin songwriter David Balfe, is the week’s #1 with “Birthday/The Pain”, one of the standouts from his acclaimed new album, which uses dance music as an eulogy for a dead friend. serpentwithfeet feat. Nao and Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés complete the top 3.

The highest new entry is an outtake from Weyes Blood‘s 2019 album ‘Titanic Rising’ with other strong new entries being the latest tracks by Sorry; Mdou Moctar; Years & Years; Du Blonde feat. Ezra Furman; Terrace Martin feat. Nick Grant; BERWYN; Tierra Whack; Mustafa; Fake Fruit; Babe Rainbow feat. Jaden; oddCouple feat. Jamila Woods; Bankroll Freddie feat. Megan Thee Stallion: Róisín Murphy;Los Planetas… and a new solo track by Spanish songwriter Robe, lead of Spanish hard rock legends Extremoduro. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Our Loop Is Invaded By The Parrots

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Madrid garage rockers The Parrots in collaboration with the ubiquitous Spanish star C. Tangana is the new #1 in our loop with their new single ‘Maldito (Damned)’. Tony Allen & Ben Okri feat. Skepta and Lana Del Rey complete the top 3.

Progressive R&B British artist Shygirl is the week’s highest debut. Other strong new entries are the latest tracks by St. Vincent; Mahalia feat. Rico Nasty; Freddie Gibbs; Pond; Andy Stott feat. Alison Skidmore; Dry Cleaning; Guided By Voices; DigDat; The Magician feat. Wuh Oh; Georgia Anne Muldrow; The Anchoress… and the return of Canadian music activists Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Check Our Loop in full here.

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The Loop Is Getting A Sweet Japanese Breakfast

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Rising American indie songwriter of Korean descent Japanese Breakfast is the new #1 in our loop with her latest song ‘Be Sweet’. Rema and Vegyn feat. Jeshi complete the top 3.

The Norwegian photograph who crafted the visual artworks of Phoebe Bridgers’ latest album, Luminous Kid, gets his own musical project helped by Bridgers herself on his new track, the week’s highest debut. Other strong new entries are the latest tracks by serpentwithfeet feat. Nao; Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés; black midi; Sen Senra feat. C. Tangana; For Those I Love; Lost Girls; beabadoobee; Routine; Small Black; Dawn Richard; John Grant; Kali Uchis; Bachelor; Verde Prato; Enumclaw; Gruff Rhys; Iceage; KSI feat. YUNGBLUD & Polo G; Lil Nas X; KAROL G… and the new song by Spanish urban star Bad Gyal feat. Rema. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Bring Carnage To The Loop

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The title track of the collaboration album between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, ‘Carnage’ is #1 in the latest edition of our loop. Japanese Breakfast and Girl In Red complete the top 3.

Another collaboration, British producer Vegyn with rapper Jeshi, is the highest debut. Other strong new entries are the latest tracks by The Parrots feat. C. Tangana; Mykki Blanco; Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin; Boys Noize feat. Kelsey Lu & Chilly Gonzales; Nick Hakim & Roy Nathanson; Men I Trust; Squid; Tony Allen & Ben Okri feat. Skepta; Lana Del Rey; Loraine James; Laura Mvula; Sofia Kourtesis; Teenage Fanclub: Leon Vynehall; Jorja Smith; Spirit Of The Beehive; Porter Robinson… and The Breeders‘ rendition of His Name Is Alive’s ‘The Dirt Eaters’ for a 4AD covers compilation. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Skeggs Bring Aussie Garage Rock To The Loop

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Australian band Skeggs are the new #1 in our loop with their slice of garage rock “Valhalla,” followed by dance producer Paul Woolford with Amber Mark and Danish punk rockers Iceage.

US indie songwriter Lucy Dacus is the highest debut. Other strong new entries are the latest offerings by No Rome with Charli XCX & The 1975; Baiuca con Lilaina; Rema; Skullcrusher; U.S. Girls; Wallice; Remi Wolf with Dominic Fike; Rostam;Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 feat. Tim Shiel; Los Hermanos Cubero con Christina Rosenvinge; Xenia Rubinos; Big Red Machine; La Casa Azul; Do Nothing… and the surprise collaboration between C. Tangana with Gipsy Kings; Nicolás Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. Check Our Loop in full here.

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The Loop Does Dry Cleaning

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On an edition with a strong rock flavour, new post-punk band from South London Dry Cleaning is the new #1 in our loop with their latest single “Scratchcard Lanyard,” followed by Aussie garage rockers Skeggs and Canadian indie faves Kiwi Jr..

The new song by indie songwriter Michelle Zauner aka Japanese Breakfast is the highest debut. Other strong new entries are the latest offerings by girl in red; St. Vincent; Laura Mvula; Guided By Voices; Paul Jacobs; Tim Cohen; MAN ON MAN; Bachelor; Horsegirl; SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE; The Horrors; India Jordan… and the return of J. Mascis’ iconic alternative band Dinosaur Jr.. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Cardi B Goes All The Way “Up” To The Top Of The Loop

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After the ode to female sexual empowerment that was “WAP,” Cardi B returns with a new banger, “Up”, reaching top position in the new edition of the loop. Last week’s #1 Natalie Bergman and Canadian folk-rock band The Weather Station complete the Top 3.

The title track of the surprise new album by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, ‘Carnage’ is the highest new entry. Also debuting are the latest tracks by Noname; Jane Weaver; Purple Disco Machine feat. Moss Kena & The Knocks; Moses Boyd feat. Katy B; Angel Du$t feat. Panda Bear; IAN SWEET; Bad Bunny feat. ROSALÍA; serpentwithfeet; Arab Strap; Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats feat. Smino & Robert Glasper; Julien Baker; Field Music; Maria BC; Samantha Crain; The Romance of Baba Loco; Mahalia feat. Rico Nasty; Real Estate… and a duet between female songwriters Zella Day and Weyes Blood. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Natalie Bergman Talks To The Lord From The Top Of The Loop

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Sounding like a missing link between the worlds of indie and gospel spirituals, one of the latest signees to Jack White’s label Third Man records, Natalie Bergman is this week’s #1 in our loop with ‘Talk To The Lord.’ Catalonian duo Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés and British post-punk band Black Country, New Road complete the Top 3.

The highest new entry is by a new k-pop female star CHUNG HA. Other debuts in this edition are the latest tracks by Paul Woolford & Amber Mark; Cassandra Jenkins; Lost Girls; Dawn Richard; Iceage; Tash Sultana; Los Planetas; José González; Griff; Porridge Radio feat. Piglet; Leon Vynehall; King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard; Buscabulla; Justine Skye feat. Timbaland… and a remix by Thundercat of one of the songs in HAIM‘s acclaimed latest album. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba New #1 In The Loop

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Describing their style as ‘kinkidelia’, mix of flamenco and psychedelia, Andalusian rock band Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba gets to the top of our weekly chart with their latest track, ‘Gitana.’ They are followed by FKA twigs feat. Headie One; & Fred again and Cassandra Jenkins who complete the Top 3.

Hip-hop superstar Cardi B‘s new hit leads the week’s new entries with offerings by Dry Cleaning; Gabriel Garzón-Montano feat. Jamila Woods; slowthai feat. Skepta; Django Django feat. Charlotte Gainsbourg; Kiwi jr.; La Femme; Smino feat. Saba; Dua Lipa; Sharon Van Etten; SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE:; Iceage; Conector feat. Lido Pimienta… and the return of alternative female songwriter Liz Phair. Check Our Loop in full here.

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Margot ‘Falling In Between Days’ #1 In The Loop

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South London Indie band Margot finds hope in trouble times with their new single ‘Falling In Between Days’, reaching this week’s top position in our chart. Slowthai feat. A$AP Rocky and Cassandra Jenkins complete the Top 3.

The return of acclaimed Catalonian duo Maria Arnal i Marcel Bagés is the highest new entry, followed by new songs by Julien Baker; Black Country, New Road; Natalie Bergman; Jane Birkin; Allie X; Kira Skov feat. Bonnie Prince Billy; Buzzy Lee; The Weather Station; CHAI; Palehound; Freddie Gibbs feat. ScHoolboy Q… and a collaboration between Aussie veteran songwriter Julia Stone with Matt Berninger. Check Our Loop in full here.

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