5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: melanie de biasio - i'm gonna leave you (live @ ancienne belgique)

melanie de biasio - i'm gonna leave you
belgian jazz chanteuse melanie de biasio isn't usually the kind of act that i'd place on my music blog, but this 8 mins performance (of the nina simone classic) is one that initially seems repetitive, but slowly turns into a focused hypnotic emotional work of art. the woman is buzzing in music loving circles and her album 'no deal' is being called one of the albums of the year. wise up to this talent if you haven't already.

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: both - straight outta line

both - straight outta line
yeah, this song by the french/belgian duo both is going to be massive! with it's melancholic vocals mashed into the edm friendly chorus, this future hit is made better with the picturesque teenage hitchhiker storyline of a video above. you have been warned!

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: jungle - time

jungle - time
we were thoroughly enamored with their debut single and now the anonymous UK disco funk duo jungle return with an equally wonderful track and video (directed by oliver hadlee pearch) all in time for the release of their self titled album. gosh i love these two dancers in the video!

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: fka twigs - two weeks

fka twigs - two weeks
tahliah barnett (aka fka twigs) is definitely turning into the cool new soul chick on the block! with this prince inspired track and free style vocalizing (plus the girl can dance), this UK act is SO ready to crossover to our side of the pond and be fully admired by muzos everywhere. totally intrigued and looking forward to discovering more from this lovely chanteuse!

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: dillon francis & dj snake - get low

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dillon francis & dj snake - get low
um... how can this bombastic basstastic bro-llaboration NOT be a massive hit? just turn it up and stank face for the next 3'33"!!

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: jungle - busy earnin'

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jungle - busy earnin'
known only as J and T, this soul funk duo have premiered their cool choreographed video (where they remain anonymous) and it's pretty darn awesome! feeling like this could be my mantra for the week.