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[Listen] Check out three new Biffy Clyro tracks from their 'Opposite' EP

We've sand Biffy Clyro's praises for a long time and this year I feel like we've mentioned them a hell of a lot. Their latest album Opposites was a double disc journey through the trials and tribulations of the band. A record that's still getting heavy play in my house. It was their first number one record in the UK and has taken them onto playing their first arena tour around the UK and this summer they'll headline Reading and Leeds Festival. This week they released an EP simply called Opposite and it featured the previously heard single of the same name along with three brand new songs. Below you can check out "Sorry and Thanks", "A Tragic World Record" and "Wooden Souvenir". To pick up a copy of the EP jump over here.

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[Listen] TRAAMS - "Low"

How about some brand new music from a band we've never featured on SKOA before to start off your Thursday? TRAAMS are a three piece garage rock outfit from Chichester that offer up a fresh sound many in their area lack. Their debut EP, Ladders, will be released via FatCat digitally on the 2nd of July but for now wrap your head around "Low" and see what I'm talking about.

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[News] Arctic Monkeys Announce UK Tour

Earlier this week Arctic Monkeys surprised fans with the annoucement of their fifth studio album, AM, set for release on September 9th. Today UK fans can rejoice as they've announced an arena tour to support it set for October/November. Check out the details below. No doubt some great footage will be up for grabs later in the week following their Glastonbury set this weekend. Maybe we'll even get a preview of another new track or two as we've already heard "Do I Wanna Know?" and "Mad Sounds" debuted live in recent weeks. Arctic Monkeys season is upon us. Let's embrace it.

Arctic Monkeys 2013 UK Tour: 

22 October       Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

23 October       Manchester Arena

25 October       London Earls Court

28 October       Liverpool Echo Arena

29 October       Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

31 October       Birmingham LG Arena

1 November     Glasgow Hydro

2 November     Sheffield Motorpoint Arena

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[News] Danny Brown, Gold Panda and more confirmed for Beacons Festival

In mid-August, Beacons Festival will take place in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Gracing the stage will be the likes of Local Natives, Savages, Fucked Up, and Gabriel Bruce. Even more top class acts have now also been announced. Joining the line-up will be Danny Brown,  SBTRKT (DJ set), Gold Panda, Wire, Eagulls, James Holden, T. Williams, Throwing Snow, New York Brass Band, Sky Larkin, Traams, Findlay. Jump over to the official website to check out the full line-up. If you're still sleeping on grabbing a ticket, don't. You can grab them over here from just £99.50, so what are you waiting for? 

In case you missed it, Solange recently pulled out due to family commitments with her Son starting his new school year earlier than anticipated. She promises to be "back in [the] area soon enough to make up for it."

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[Listen] Check Out Daft Punk's 10-Minute Remix of their Own Hit Single "Get Lucky"

Darkside sure got the jump on Daft Punk, remixing the entirety of Random Access Memories before the robotic duo could even release the first of their promised remixes. Nonetheless, here it is, the epic ten-minute self-remix of "Get Lucky." Unfortunately, it's only available to Spotify members, so too bad for those living outside of these countries. No need to worry, though, the remix will be released digitally on July 15th. Stream the song or check out its awesome 47-second teaser clip below.

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[Watch] Frank Ocean Performs Three New Songs in Munich

We already know Frank Ocean is working on the follow-up to his stunning 2012 debut Channel Orange—he confirmed this earlier this year—so it was no surprise when he debuted new material live. Fans at a show in Munich captured footage of Ocean performing three new songs, and, to our benefit, the quality is actually not bad. While the songs don't have titles, they're all really good, especially "track #4." Time to get excited for Frank Ocean again. Watch footage of all three below.

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[Listen] Check Out Cyril Hahn's Debut Single "Perfect Form"

Swiss-born musician Cyril Hahn, who now resides in Vancouver, has made a name for himself dishing out amazing remixes—his most well known being his remix of Destiny's Child's "Say My Name." Like many artists who begin by remixing, Hahn has taken the step forward to create brand new material from scratch. The result is his debut single "Perfect Form." Featuring guest vocals from Shy Girls, the song is a sensual blend of R&B croons and spacey synthesizers, throbbing with a deep basslines and nuanced handclaps. Not a bad debut. Check it out below.

"Perfect Form" will be official released on September 9th through PMR Records.

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