1) Seal – Every Time I’m With You

Seal returns with a gorgeous and triumphant ballad abundant with his signature raspy vocals, gentle guitar strums and sweeping strings. This is Seal’s first original track in five years; previous two albums were cover albums of Soul classics. ‘Every Time I’m With You’ is the lead single from Seal’s upcoming album ‘Seal 7’, released on 6th November.

2) Frances – Grow

Beautiful, emotive piano ballad by up and coming British indie artist Frances. Gorgeous song definitely worth a listen.

3) Frances – What Do You Mean (Radio 1 Live Lounge)

Frances was fortunate enough to be invited to perform in Radio 1’s Live Lounge following The Libertines’ cancellation. She performed a gorgeous piano cover of Justin Bieber’s huge Summer smash ‘What Do You Mean’. Beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9skelI9roZc

4) Jamie Woon – Sharpness

Soft soul track featuring a punchy bass line, catchy percussion and gentle vocals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhNBG4yycY

5) Duran Duran – Pressure Off

Effortlessly catchy track from Duran Duran’s latest studio album. Aided by Chic mastermind Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Mr Hudson and Janelle Monrae, ‘Pressure Off’ is a rousing pop track featuring funky guitar riffs, punchy percussion and a huge stadium-anthem chorus. Awesome track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYpnpYDQdbk

6) Duran Duran – You Kill Me With Silence

Dark, hip-hop influenced verses evolve into a soaring and infectious chorus on this emotive synthpop track. Produced by Mr Hudson, it builds up to an eerie and eclectic ending rife with giggling synthesisers, distorted sounds, wailing sounds and hip hop beats.

7) Death and The Stars – Sad Drive

Awesome ’80’s-esque driving rock ballad masterminded by Ben Mark (frequent Take That and Mark Owen co-writer).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjpNrjz38AI

8) Sam Smith & Disclosure – Hotline Bling (Radio 1 Live Lounge)

Incredible interpretation of Drake’s R&B jam. Sam Smith sprinkles his emotive vocals over Disclosure’s funky tropical house backing track full of punchy bass, steel-pan like keys and air crushing synths.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCcC_psV24

9) Nathan Sykes – Ordinary People (Live)

Ex member of The Wanted Nathan Sykes showcases his syrupy smooth, soulful vocals on this acoustic interpretation of John Legend’s beautiful ‘Ordinary People’. A fine, relaxing cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZ21oMzU6k

10) James Bay – Scars

James Bay once again reinforces why he is one of the biggest stars in the UK right now. Emotive and raw folk-rock track comprised of nothing but organic instruments. Gorgeous.