James Blake & Bon Iver - Fall Creek Boys Choir

James Blake & Bon Iver - Fall Creek Boys Choir. News of this potential collaboration hit the net last week and it really whetted the appetite. The electronic genius of James Blake mixed with the lingering vocals of Justin Vernon really hits the mark. This track is a real triumph and we can only hope for more of the same somewhere down the line. Anyway, sit back, enjoy this and eagerly await the release on iTunes this Sunday, August 29th.

WU LYF - Heavy Pop

WU LYF - Heavy Pop. After being disappointed with the outcome of this album in the studio, WU LYF took it upon themselves to re-record the album afresh. To create the grandeur they were after they rented an abandoned church and kitted it out with a full PA and recording set-up. The result: a complex and rich sounding album with plenty of re-verb. This track, Heavy Pop is synonymous with the current trend of creating a hugeness around vocals and guitar. It's a real Mogwai-esque tour de force of power and WU LYF put together a compelling build-up to this track to put it on a pedestal. The vocals of Ellery Roberts are rasping and are all together better for the vaulting of the church. This track is a real success and a stand-out moment on WU LYF's debut album: Go Tell Fire To The Mountain. Here at Prodigal Gene we thoroughly recommend giving this album a listen; an energising British band, with the rich heritage of the Manchester music scene behind them.