Saint Etienne: Magpie Eyes

A first single from a new Saint Etienne album since 2012, “Magpie Eyes” stands as a joyful, catchy return for the English dance rock troupe. There’s a signature dreamy vibrance encapsulating all-too-sweet but relatable lyrics. The band’s forthcoming album Home Counties releases on 2 June and Saint Etienne will be embarking on a UK tour starting in May and hitting the US in September.

Beth Ditto: Fire

Gossip’s front woman, the electric Beth Ditto, just released the first track from her upcoming solo record Fake Sugar. “Fire” starts off quieter than many of Ditto’s previous tracks, but builds up in a blaze and to become a booming track. Once again, Ditto proves she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Yelle: Interpassion

French duo Yelle just debuted “Interpassion” and it’s a bilingual love letter back to fans, written directly after their “Complètement Fou” global tour. With pop vibrance and a catchy melody and bridge, the song glows on the surface level. Underneath, however, they aren’t just touching upon the openness they witnessed as they traveled from country to country, but Yelle places it into the context of …