[Listen] Frank Ocean - "Sweet Life"

After openly admitting his homosexuality a few days ago, R&B crooner Frank Ocean seems to be in a good place. The Odd Future member once again took to his Tumblr to drop a brand new track from his forthcoming debut LP Channel Orange. The song, titled "Sweet Life," is a sexy, smooth cut that Ocean co-wrote with Pharrell Williams, and definitely a good one to start the weekend with. If you're looking to get down and dirty this weekend, this is the soundtrack. Listen to it below (via Complex).

Channel Orange is out on July 17th via Def Jam, and Frank Ocean will be performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday July 9th.

[Watch] Alt-J - "Tessellate" (Official Video)

Alt-J's brilliant single "Tessellate" is set for release on July the 16th via Infectious Music but today we get to enjoy the cleverly made video. Taking inspiration from Raphael's 'The School of Athens', it sees the modern day streets take the shape of the painting. It's pretty cool to watch. Try and see how many triangles you can spot in the video. I cannot get enough of their album An Awesome Wave at the moment and advise you to go pick up a copy here.

[Listen] Germany Germany feat. Kotomi - "With You"

Fellow Vancouver Islander Germany Germany, the solo project of Drew Harris, is set to release his new album Blank Mind Empty Heart on July 16th, and he's let loose a brand new single from the forthcoming effort titled "With You." Although I've listened to Germany Germany for quite some time, he's never been featured on SKoA before, so before I discuss the song I'll give a bit of background.

Drew Harris, who currently resides in Victoria, BC, has been making music under the Germany Germany moniker since 2010, and has since released numerous albums, EPs, and singles. If I could compare Germany Germany to anyone it would be Teen Daze, as both artists beautifully master the art of electronic music production. With each release, Harris manages to incorporate a mood that lingers with the utmost subtlety. Whether it's a feeling of nostalgia, childhood, or happiness, his instrumentation, vocals, and pacing meld with that seamlessly to the point that it seems almost unintentional, a beautiful creation as if by accident.

Now, Germany Germany is back with a new album, and it's looking to be his best yet. "With You" sees the Victoria musician teaming up with female vocalist Kotomi, a partnership that adds a beautiful dichotomy to the song. The song also sees the musician pushing his boundaries, exploring new sounds and new techniques that show how gifted he is as an artist. Below, you can listen to both "With You," as well as Germany Germany and Kotomi's previous collaboration, a remake of "Real Hero" (College/Electric Youth's song from the Drive soundtrack).

Follow Germany Germany on Twitter, Facebook, and Bandcamp, where several of his releases are available for free download.

[Watch] Bombay Bicycle Club - "Beg" (Official Video)

Bombay Bicycle Club's new video for "Beg" sees two guys dancing. That's it. But it's the fact that their actions over the course of their day is so relatable that makes this an irresistable video to watch. How often do you get out of bed, turn on some music, and start dancing, and that dancing continues on for the whole day? Wherever you go, the beat is there and your feet are moving, from the moment you wake up to the moment you get home at the end of the day.

"Beg" is the latest single off of Bombay Bicycle Club's third studio album A Different Kind of Fix, with the single seeing release on July 8th via Island Records.

[Listen] Future Unlimited - "Sleep No More" (The Comsat Angels Cover)

Future Unlimited decided to celebrate the Fourth of July not by drinking excessively and barbecuing in their backyard (although it's entirely possible they could have been doing that), but rather by covering The Comsat Angels, one of the band's biggest influences. Their cover of "Sleep No More," like any good cover, stays true to the original, but in this case, the Nashville duo give the synth-punk track a more dreamy overhaul. Utilizing warm, ambient synths and a percussive set with more of a punch, Samuel D'Amelio and Dave Miller turn the song into four-and-a-half minutes of a spacy, romantic opera. Check it out below.

[SKOA Premiere] As Elephants Are - "War Cry" (Official Video)

We're happy to give you the first look at the brand new video from As Elephants Are, a band based down in the south of England, Buckinghamshire to be a little more precise. These guys are full of promise. This track titled "War Cry" has an epic score full of monstrous crescendos and catchy hooks. I can't quite put my finger on what artists it reminds me of but what I do know is these guys are looking like bright prospects in the coming months/years. Dance worthy drums with reverb filled guitars transport you away distant memories you'd once forgotten. The chorus' lyrics paired with the huge build are sure to raise a few hairs on the back of your neck. Check out the colourful kaleidoscopic visual accompaniment up at the top.

The track will be released on the 6th of August via the Once Upon A Time Records Singles Club. The independent label will release singles of bands they deem worthy. We'll be looking out for their future release indefinitely.

[Introducing] Coastal Cities - "Relief" (Official Video)

We're a bit late to the party for this one but then technically how late can we be when the band we're introducing are just out of School? Coastal Cities are a bright young UK prospect that we should definitely be keeping an eye on. Humbling from Buckinghamshire and are released their debut EP last December, Think Tank. Thing is, it was a well made release with an attention to detail you don't tend to get from a first EP. Fast forward to now and they're set to release a brand new single on July 30th called "Relief" via Once Upon A Time Records. Up at the top you can check out the official video for the single. Keep your eyes peeled for more from these guys as they're doing it better than a lot of bands did this stuff back in the 80's, and being so young I have a feeling they're going to blossom into a hot topic for many in the coming year.

If you dig the track head over to their Facebook to download it.

[Listen] Lykke Li - "Silver Springs" (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

There's been numerous Fleetwood Mac covers hitting the net in recent weeks. The reason for this is a compilation title Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac which is set for release on the 14th of Augusto via Hear Music/Concord. Numerous top rated artists appear as you can see from the artwork above. However this sensitive cover from Lykke Li made my ears perk up especially high upon hearing it. She tackles "Silver Springs" and the results are simply gorgeous. Late to the party much? But hey, who cares when the track is this great.