Travie McCoy ft Bruno Mars - Billionaire (live acoustic)

With Gym Class Heroes taking a little break Travie Mccoy has been working hard on his solo material. Check out this chilled out acoustic version of his single 'Billionaire' with Bruno Mars. Enjoy!

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'Power' The first single from Kanye's newest album 'Good ass job'

Foals - Spanish Sahara

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Plan B - She said (acoustic)

With the release of his second studio album 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks' and a headline UK tour both happening next month, Plan B gives us a little taste of what we might be able to expect from his live shows. Enjoy this amazing acoustic performance of his new single 'She said'.

The xx - Crystalised (live)

With beautiful boy/girl harmonies, echoing guitars, and minimal beats The xx's self titled debut album is truly something special. There is a real dreamy but tense atmosphere to this album and sometimes it is not always easy listening. However you get a sense that these four 20 year old's from south west London have a certain maturity beyond their years, as they pull together the slow tempos and whispered lyrics to create something so very unique and original. Here are the xx performing a live version of 'Crystalised'.Enjoy!

Jamie T - If i were a boy (live cover)

I had the pleasure of seeing this man live this week and after seeing him tear it up at last years Glastonbury festival, i knew i was in for a good night.
From the moment Jamie T stepped out with his Pacemakers and opened with 'The mans machine' to ending the encore with 'Sticks and Stones' he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. His older stuff still sounded fresh and relevant and his new stuff blended perfectly as he captivated the crowd with his banter, unique sound and genre blurring music.
If you ever get a chance to see Jamie T live don't miss it but in the mean time check him out putting Beyonce's 'If i were boy' in a completely new context. Enjoy.

Lykke Li - Breaking up

Lykke Li's debut album 'Youth novels' mixes simple melodies, a bit of dance pop and a beautiful voice to create some really original music. The 23 year old from Stockholm is known for her love of playing with acoustics and once performed live in a toilet using the acoustics to full effect. Check out some more of Lykke Li's amazing live video at http://www.lykkeli.com/films.htm and enjoy this energetic performance of 'Breaking up'.

Mumford and sons - White blank page (live)

From the first track to the last Mumford and Sons have created a truly unique and stunning album. With influences ranging from Crosby, Stills and Nash to Kings of Leon these four lads from west London bring us a sound with an old time feel that is packed with originality and freshness. If you don't own it already go out and get yourself a copy of Mumford and Sons debut album 'Sigh No More', you wont be disappointed. In the mean time check out this passionate performance of one of my personal favorites 'White blank page.'Enjoy!

Plan B - Welcome to hell

With his second album on the way and a short film 'The Defamation of Strickland banks' written and directed by him, Ben Drew (Plan B)is one of the most promising talents to come from our shores in recent years. 2010 looks like its gonna be a big year for East London rapper/singer/actor/director with his lastest single 'Stay too long' already gaining critical praise. Check out some more of his new material with 'welcome to hell'.

Brand New - Sowing seasons (live)

With every album they record Brand new create 'genre defying' emotionally driven music, that is constantly evolving yet constantly inspiring. For a band that shy away from fame and the spot light Brand new command a legion of loyal fans and with the voice of a man that truly wears his heart on his sleeve, front man Jesse Lacey has the ability to make the listener believe every word that he sings or even screams.
Dont let the 'emo' tag put you off because unlike many of their peers, Brand new create music that lasts and really does tug away at the heart strings.
Check out this video with a short interview and a completely stripped down version of 'Sowing seasons', then set yourself some time to give Brand new's second studio album 'Deja Entendu' a listen.