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All part of the multi media release - Biophilia. Bjork keeps it future beats for tonight's HR Crystalline. Produced by 16bit it's the chattering beats and out pouring of emotion that makes her so unique. It finishes with 48 seconds of pure fire. LISTEN.

'Straight fire' is how rap legend D Double E describes his latest tune featuring Dizzee Rascal. And that description from one of my favourite beats of the year completely owned by D and Diz who sound 100% Live on this record.

Anyone expecting a return to Duck Sauce's new disco template will be, hopefully, pleasantly surprised by tonight's Hottest Record 'Big Bad Wolf'. It has a pulsating depth and peak set sensibility that will see it take its place amongst the anthems in years to come.

Listen to it... that's it.

Big Chicago house piano vibe with tonight's Hottest Record as The Rapture return to DFA Records and the sound we know them for. 'How Deep Is Your Love' is another brilliant balance between radio and the club which is what The Rapture do best.

KIGHs caused a massive Twitter buzz today by announcing tonight's Hottest Record. Fans will be reassured by it's 'driving rock power' whilst maintaining it's form in the song-writing department. Aled described the new album, albeit with persuasion, as a game-changer. One song is called 'The Florist' and sounds like Billy Joel apparently... Changing the game.

A pinch of glam in tonight's Hottest Record from Tribes who site T-Rex, and The Rolling Stones and primary influences on their forth-coming material. This one has Camden written all over it and will provide a building block in the new foundation on Brit-Rock.

Hiya! Huw here in for Zane. Now look, this is the hottest record in the world. Listen to it and you'll see why. Maverick Sabre, man about town, brilliant rapper and singer, True Tiger collaborator, remixed by Shy FX and Benny Page, producers extraordinaire. Enjoy!

Hello, it's Huw in for Zane again. They've done it again. Another slice of liquid jackness from the SMD duo who continue to marvel, push it forward and delight the world over. This is bound to GO OFF when Simian take their incredible live show to this summer's festivals.

Slightly confusing set of events tonight but all very exciting. First, Luke from The Kooks brought in their new record which isn't on their new album. Second he was kind enough to play us a new song which isn't finished yet. Also not on the new album. Very modern. Both tunes brilliant, new album and live dates coming soon.

Wretch 32 showing a softer side tonight. Tonight's Hottest Record is emo-rap in the grand tradition of Eminem, LL Cool J, Mike Skinner and the other great MCs unafraid to show weakness in a genre primarily built on strength. It shows confidence in song-craft too.

Kasabian return with the first song form the new album Velociraptor!. All ominous tones and thunderous drums, 'Switchblade Smiles' delivers on all fronts for a band that have mastered every single one of them.

In the hallowed halls of Salford 91Èȱ¬ centre we welcomed Nero to perform with the Philharmonic orchestra. A dubstep symphony to push the boundaries of sound. We needed a suitable Hottest Record to marry that coming together and nobody better to do that than Skream, Benga & Artwork. Taking another step in dub to deliver a flawless piece of music, add to that the talents of new rap star P Money and you have yourself a hit. LISTEN.

The five year wait is now over. Tom Vek's incredible new album is up online to stream for everyone's enjoyment. We've gone and picked our favourite from the album - We Do Nothing. Another freewheeling journey into breakbeats and song writing.

New artists take note. Ben Howard has not only made another brilliant new song called 'The Wolves' but he's also cracked the 'lifestyle' tour circuit. In Udder words, if it's an open field near or in fact on a beach then he'll be there this summer. Ponder that why don't ya!