How about another ten songs you need to hear? Blondie - Doom Or Destiny
Another strong song from Blondie's most recent album, with a strong driving forward beat and live-friendly chorus. (7/10) The Franklin Electric - Burning Flame
'Burning Flame' is a delightfully sweet and gentle ballad with plenty of thoughtfulness in the lyrics. (6.5/10) Gabrielle Aplin - Waking Up Slow (Piano Version)
The original version is one of my favourite songs of 2017 but this stripped-back piano version is in many ways even more beautiful, thanks to the delightful lyrics and Aplin's accomplished vocals and piano. (8/10) Green Day - Too Dumb to Die
With a sound harking back to the classic Green Day sound this fun, pop-punk number will get you nodding along with its fast and uplifting rhythm. (6.5/10) Harry Styles - Two Ghosts
Slower and more sentimental than his last single, this is actually better, its stripped back and smooth delivery working really well. (7/10) Jaded - In the Morning
Mixing in suggestive lyrics with its punchy trumpets and club sounds this is a funky and fancy club tune. (7/10) London Grammar - Non Believer
'Non Believer' is another gentle and atmospheric track from London Grammar, with loveable lyrics that really resonate. (7/10) Stereophonics - Caught By The Wind
Thankfully far better than their awful album lead single this is a much perkier and welcome pop number that sounds much more like the Stereophonics we know and love. (7/10) St. Vincent - New York
I can't say I'm a huge fan of St. Vincent but I like the vibe and attitude of this song that builds up into a strong vibe with some rather pointed lyrics. (7/10) U2 - You’re The Best Thing About Me
It's taken quite a few spins for me to enjoy this song but it's a grower with a strong chorus, that proves to be quite radio friendly. (7/10)
Another ten tracks you need to hear! Disciples - On My Mind
Much of the song falls firmly into generic dance but it's the hooky, deeper chorus that means the track stays more on my mind. (6.5/10) Harry Styles - Sign of the Times
Heavily influenced by the late David Bowie, this is quite a brave first single from the former 1D member. A little slow and ponderous but it grows on you, and feels pretty mature. (7/10) JP Cooper - Passport Home
'Passport Home' is another smooth, lighters-out song from JP Cooper that is well written and produced. (6.5/10) The Kooks - Be Who You Are
Taken from their new greatest hits compilation, this isn't quite up to their classic big hits but it showcases their ear for a great tune really well and has that fun sing-a-long indie-pop chorus they're known for. (6.5/10) Melanie C feat. Alex Francis - Hold On
Mel C can usually be relied on for a few single and though this is more slower than her usual release it has a good heart to it. (6.5/10) San Cisco - Hey, Did I Do You Wrong?
If you want a gentle, summery indie number then you can't go far wrong with this little number. (6.5/10) Sigrid - Don't Kill My Vibe (Acoustic)
Much more emotive in its acoustic form, this is a delightfully stripped back little number. (6.5/10) Tinie Tempah feat. Tinashe - Text From Your Ex
Mr. Tempah continues his journey moving away from his urban routes to something much more commercial and though this song isn't a patch on his early work the balance between his raps and Tinashe's perky choruses works well. But I long for his Labrinth collaborations. (6.5/10) Urband Soul - Struggle
Coming to our attention after a bit of a gap this is a cool, slow rap with some solid metaphors making a cracking chorus. (6.5/10) Will Joseph Cook - Beach (I Wanna Make You Mine)
Cook has yet to find a song as brilliant and poppy as 'Girls Like Me' but he's still doing well enough with this single which balances his indie and pop loves. (6.5/10)
