Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear
Published Jun 11 2012, 10:56 BST | By Robert Copsey and Lewis Corner
Listen to our ten favourite tracks this week, including Misha B, Linkin Park, Nelly Furtado and Example.Misha B: 'Home Run' (out July 15)
We first heard a preview of Misha's 'Home Run' on her mixtape earlier this year, and we're pleased to report that the full version doesn't disappoint. Its head-spinning blend of grimey verses and chart-friendly chorus will take a few spins to get used to, but once you have, it's near-impossible to resist. RC
Example, Calvin Harris: 'Coming Back' (released July 29)
The past year has seen both Calvin Harris and Example dominate the charts with crowd-rousing dance anthems, so it's no surprise that their latest collaboration is a giant club banger that is sure to become one of the summer's biggest hits. LC
A*M*E: 'Find A Boy' (out July 30)
After creating plenty of online buzz earlier this year with 'Ride or Die', A*M*E has returned with a number aimed firmly at the charts. 'Find A Boy' - co-written with Emeli Sandé - is a quirky club number with a dark and seductive bassline that contains the sad but very true lyric: "You ain't gonna find love in a nightclub." RC
Linkin Park: 'Lies Greed Misery' (out June 24)
The California rockers head up their fifth studio album Living Things with 'Lies Greed Misery', which shows off their ability to smash together their love of rock and hip-hop in an epic, stadium-rousing fashion. RC
Justin Bieber ft. Drake: 'Right Here'
Canada's biggest rapper teams up with Canada's biggest popstar for a smooth R&B jam lifted from Bieber's second album Believe. Hip-hop beats and some seriously velvet crooning will make this one popular amongst the ladies. LC
The Vaccines: 'No Hope' (released July 8)
The first single to be released from their second studio album The Vaccines Come Of Age hears the band continue their crowd-pleasing sound of soft indie guitars and head-nodding beats. LC
Nelly Furtado ft. Nas: 'Something' (released N/A)
Nelly Furtado's love for hip-hop continues to be demonstrated on her latest track. The singer has hooked up with rapping icon Nas for a seductive, understated and catchy R&B number that will feature on her upcoming album The Spirit Indestructible. LC
Fross: 'Diligam' (out June 12)
Berlin-based collective Forss have taken a typically forward-thinking approach to their new album Ecclesia by releasing an audiovisual version of the LP on iPad. 'Diligram' is one of two tracks recently unveiled from the record that boasts an intriguing blend of ambient hymns and swirling electronica. RC
Agnes: 'One Last Time' (out now)
It's been four years since Agnes's massive European hit 'Release Me' and while she still remains a huge star in Sweden, her broader appeal has slipped. However, a mix of atmospheric beats and emotional vocals on mid-tempo cut 'One Last Time' could see her make a chart return. LC
Ciara ft. 2 Chainz: 'Sweat' (release date tbc)
Despite a disappointing showing for her 2010's Basic Instinct, Ciara has signed a new deal with her former label boss and X Factor USA judge LA Reid for her new LP One Woman Army. Its lead single 'Sweat' is a grinding R&B number that recalls the sound of her 2004 debut Goodies. RC









Misha B and The Vaccines :)
June 15th 2012 at 11:39am
Ooo, that Ciara track's good! Agnes - amazing as always.
June 15th 2012 at 12:33am
WOW, Absolutely friggin loving Mischa B's track.. I see potentially huge things for her but ONLY if she gets promoted well, otherwise it'll flop big time. SAD TIMES.
The standout track above though is from AGNES... Wow... she is sooo under rated and gives sooo much mucical wise... hope she does well with that beauty of a track
June 13th 2012 at 5:27pm
Loving Misha B's Single!!!! Its gonna be a smash ;)
June 12th 2012 at 10:03am(+3 likes)
Calvin and Example hooking up is funny as i used to get them mixed up as they looked alike.
June 11th 2012 at 8:11pm(+2 likes)