[SKOA Premiere] Track-By-Track Through Biffy Clyro's New Album, 'Opposites' (Part One)

So here in the UK Biffy Clyro are a headlining act of festivals, they're currently on an arena headline tour, and are becoming a household name. Casing point, this summer they'll headline Reading & Leeds festival alongside Green Day and Eminem. Their new album Opposites scored them their first ever number one album in the UK. Stateside they're also beginning to make waves, and to celebrate we've got a few exclusive track by track explanations of the sensational new album for you coming up over the next few days. First up we have Simon Neil, James Johnston, Ben Johnston talking about "The Thaw" which closes off the first part of the double LP. See what they have to say about it above.

As well as that you can stream the track in its entirety below. We'll have more of these little gems coming up in throughout the week, so keep your eyes peeled. You can pick up the album over here.

[Listen] Stream The Strokes' Record Store Day B-side, "Fast Animals"

The Strokes will be giving their Comedown Machine lead single "All The Time" a 7" physical release for this year's Record Store Day, which takes place on April 20th. Serving as a b-side to the release will be an upbeat number titled "Fast Animals". The b-side is actually a faster-paced, alternate recording of the track "Slow Animals", one of the eleven songs included on the band's fifth LP. Check it out below.

Comedown Machine is out tomorrow through RCA Records.

[Download] James Blake Offers Up New Track "Our Love Comes Back"

James Blake has been consistently dishing out new tracks from his upcoming sophomore album Overgrown, all of which have been fantastic. Today, he's offering up yet another, and this time it's free to download. Titled "Our Love Comes Back", the song is available over at Amazon. Be warned, though, it is a live version, so what we hear on the final album could be different. Nonetheless, it's hauntingly beautiful and worth the price of a click.

Check out fan footage of Blake performing "Our Love Comes Back" last month below.

Overgrown releases on April 8th via Republic.

[Watch] Toro Y Moi - "Never Matter" (Official Video)

Toro Y Moi takes to the flea market, seeing how random strangers react to his Anything In Return cut "Never Matter". As listeners place the headphones over their ears, their bodies react to the song in unexpected and fun ways. The dance moves alone make this quirky video worth the watch.

[News] Daft Punk Announce May 21st Release Date for New Album, 'Random Access Memories'

Daft Punk's fourth album, their first since 2005's Human After All, now has an official release date. May 21st. Mark your calendars, right now.

Titled Random Access Memories, the album is now available to pre-order on iTunes. Apple's music store also reveals that the album will feature thirteen tracks, although the track titles have yet to be revealed. This fits with Columbia's recent licensing of new tracks from the French duo.

Many of you might remember a few weeks ago when Daft Punk sneakily slipped a 15-second commercial during an episode of Saturday Night Live. Well, they've done it again. Once again premiering during SNL, this 15-second clip features a snippet of new music. The duo have also launched a website for the album, which features another snippet of new music. Here's hoping we'll hear a full track soon.

Check out the track lengths for Random Access Memories below, along with its official artwork at the top.

Random Access Memories track lengths:
01. 4:34
02. 5:21
03. 9:04
04. 3:48
05. 5:37
06. 5:53
07. 8:18
08. 6:07
09. 4:50
10. 5:41
11. 4:39
12. 4:11
13. 6:21

[Download] Major Lazer's 'Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 3'

Making up for the delay of Free the Universe, Major Lazer promised three free mixtapes to tide fans over. The volume one and two of Lazer Strikes Back have already been released, and now Lazer has offered up the third and final volume. This edition features remixes by Vato Gonzales, Avicii, and CAMP UFOs, as well as a remix by Major Lazer themselves. Download the mixtape below.

LAZER STRIKES BACK Vol. 3 t.opsp.in/e0rPV

— MAJOR LAZER (@majorlazer) March 23, 2013

[Watch] Captain Murphy - "The Killing Joke" (Official Video)

In his new video for "The Killing Joke", Captain Murphy/Flying Lotus reverts back to his enigmatic beginnings, to a time when his identity was entirely speculation. Immersed in a dark, creepy atmosphere and tone, the video focuses on a white-eyed hooded figure interspersed with random footage. Check out the perfectly fitting clip above, and if you've yet to hear Murphy's debut mixtape DUALITY you can stream it here.

[Listen] Jessie Ware - "Imagine It Was Us"

No matter what Jessie Ware applies her powerful voice to, she always manages to impress. From '80s ballads to jazzy dancefloor beats, the UK songstress knows how to do things right. It's no surprise then that her newest cut "Imagine It Was Us" is simply awesome. Ware works her enthusiastic vocals over a vibrant acid house beat, with deep basslines and synthesized handclaps keeping the tempo going. Stream Annie Mac's BBC radio rip above, or grab the track over on iTunes.