Krystal Klear - From The Start

With a little more depth than some of the new school house/garage producers around at the moment (I'm thinking Randomer, Disclosure etc) it's not a million miles away from minimal but keeps all the positives without the (in my opinion) dullness. Tried For Your Love from a couple of years back is brilliant, but this new EP is even better. Check out A side We're Wrong too, it's well worth it.

Now. Sun!

Major Lazer - Get Free (Andy C Remix)

I recently tweeted that I literally didn't know where to start with describing how good this tune is. Well, to try, i guess it's partly because Amber Coffman's vocals make the original SO awesome, partly because I've never really been a huge fan of Andy C until now, and partly because it's been a solid 25 degrees outside for the last week.

Second biggest tune of the summer, closely behind Sub Focus. Done deal.

Deadmau5 & Sonos - Listening Is Back

I love it when brands get it right. This has to be the best advert of 2012 so far. And how cool is Meowingtons.

Festival Preview: Soundwave Croatia 2012

New Music Festival | Soundwave 2012

England has its advantages when it comes to festivals. It's close (being where I live). I guess that's about it. So Croatia pretty much wins hands down when you look at it that way. And when you skim through even this tiny NMB pick of the lineup (full lineup here) and watch the teaser video you'll see what I mean:

De La Soul | Fink | DJ Yoda | Ghostpoet | Submotion Orchestra | Teebs | Mr Thing | Olugbenga | Funkineven | Stac

And so many more amazing new school and old school bands and DJs. And beach. And sun. And oh my god just watch this and then book your flight!

Masta Ace - Acknowledge

New Music | Masta Ace

Every now and again I miss something absolutely unmissable. This time it's been for 11 solid years in the shape of Mista Ace's (apparently) seminal album 'Disposable Arts' of 2001. Eminem reportedly cites him as an influence in his early rap career. Try listening to If I Had, off the Slim Shady LP, and see if you can spot the similarities. NMB tends to get a bit carried away with the old EDM these days but I can't resist a nice bit of stripped back hip hop. 'Like'.

Masta Ace - Acknowledge.mp3