MCA Music is proud to present eleven hard-hitting singles destined to dominate the airwaves by this year’s most promising acts Capital Cities, the 1975, John Newman, Naughty Boy, Sebastian Ingrosso, Empire of the Sun, Of Monsters and Men, the Lumineers, Volbeat, Bastille and Youngblood Hawke. Covering a range of fresh musical styles, from electronic to indie to folk and more, these tracks truly capture the modern sounds of 2013.
The Lumineers, the group behind the folk-rock smash hit “Ho Hey”, were nominated for two Grammy Awards and achieved platinum status with the release of their self-titled album, The Lumineers. The second single from The Lumineers, “Stubborn Love”, delivers more of their signature folk-based indie stylings, served up with a healthy dose of violins, energetic guitars, and a pounding rhythm you just can’t keep still to. Climbing to the #2 spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs charts, “Stubborn Love” is not to be missed. Get your fix by buying a copy of The Lumineers, available in stores nationwide.
Indie rockers Of Monsters and Men ousted Bjork as the top-charting Icelandic artist in US history with their album My Head Is An Animal, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200. Their single “King and Lionheart”, which reached #1 in their native Iceland and #31 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs charts, stands out with its moving lyrics and anthemic melody, all wrapped up in a gorgeous mix of chiming guitars, thumping drums and even accordions. My Head Is An Animal is available in stores nationwide. Don’t forget to pick up a copy, so you can enjoy hits like “King and Lionheart” and many more.
London-based rockers Bastille made waves this year with their album Bad Blood, which debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart. “Pompeii”, the fourth single lifted from the album, achieved massive popularity, debuting at #2 in the UK and #1 in both Ireland and Scotland. The stirring percussion and extraordinarily catchy melody, along with front man Dan Smith’s refined vocals, make “Pompeii” a track you’ll want to listen to on repeat. The single’s music video has already attracted an incredible 28 million views. What are you waiting for?
The 1975’s “Chocolate”, a digital single from their “Music for Cars” EP, stands as a testament to the band’s pop sensibilities. The single has garnered mainstream success in the band’s native Great Britain, charting at #19 in the UK Singles chart, #9 in Ireland, and #18 in Scotland. You can download this thrilling digital single on the iTunes music store. The 1975, along with Dizzee Rascal, supported superstar rockers Muse during their momentous May 26 concert at Emirates Stadium, London. The band’s upcoming album, which they are co-producing with Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Foals), is scheduled for a September 9 release.
Sebastian Ingrosso, one third of EDM powerhouse Swedish House Mafia, has released the banging single “Reload” in collaboration with Tommy Trash and vocalist John Martin (“Don’t You Worry Child”, “Save The World”). Charting at #4 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs, Ingrosso delivers three minutes and 41 seconds of pure euphoria-inducing electronic goodness. You’ll find the pounding beat and soaring synthesizers absolutely irresistible. This dance floor essential is available on iTunes.
“Alive”, the lead single from Australian duo Empire of the Sun’s sophomore album Ice on the Dune, is an uplifting blend of shimmering electronic textures and infectious pop melodies. The track’s epic chorus sums up the spirit of the song; simply put, it makes you feel so alive. On June 18, Empire of the Sun appeared on US television for the first time to perform the single on Jimmy Kimmel, wowing the crowd with their energy and highly theatrical visual aesthetic. Ice on the Dune, which reached #2 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums charts, is available in stores nationwide. Get your copy today!
Capital Cities’ single “Safe and Sound” highlights the duo’s immense talent for creating incredibly catchy melodies infused with strong electronic elements. With a sing-along-inspiring chorus and a contagious trumpet hook, backed up by the classic sound of an analogue synthesizer and a driving kick drum, the track is irresistibly danceable and can be downloaded here through iTunes. The band performed the song on Conan with Conan O’Brien on June 6, in their very-first TV appearance. Climbing to #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs and the German Singles chart, “Safe and Sound” has also been featured in a commercial by telecom giant Vodafone.
Danish metal band Volbeat is sure to awaken your inner rocker with hard-rocking tracks such as “Lola Montez” from their 2013 album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. Debuting at #9 on the Billboard 200, the album marks the first time a Danish act has cracked the top 10 in over a decade. Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies also clinched the top spot in Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums, while peaking at #2 in the Top Rock Albums charts. With shredding guitars and exhilarating rhythms that will make your heart pound, this is one experience you do not want to pass up – make sure you download a copy of Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies from iTunes.
After lending his vocals to Rudimental’s #1 UK hit “Feel The Love”, John Newman has released the lead single, “Love Me Again”, from his forthcoming debut album. Topping UK iTunes’ daily sales chart on the day of its release, the single shows off Newman’s raspy, soulful vocals on top of a rousing mix of percussion, lush strings, brass and piano. This is definitely one track that will have you falling in love with Newman’s energizing musical stylings again and again. Get a copy now on Apple’s iTunes store.
“La La La”, the second single from UK producer Naughty Boy’s upcoming debut album, shines as a masterclass in beat production. The ingeniously crafted single, which features a crisp rhythm and silky smooth vocals from Sam Smith, rose to #1 on the UK Singles Charts and was the fastest selling single of 2013 at the time of its release, with 145,000 in sales during its first week. The song’s music video, an intriguing nod to an ancient Bolivian legend, currently holds more than 28 million views on online music video platform VEVO. Don’t miss out on the action – download “La La La” on iTunes today.
“We Come Running” is the thrilling lead single from indie-pop band Youngblood Hawke’s self-titled EP. The single reached #7 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs charts with its invigorating dance beat and revitalizing anthem of a chorus, which even features vocals from the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir. The song was also included in the soundtrack for the best-selling video game FIFA 13. iTunes named “We Come Running” the Single of the Week in August of 2012 – don’t forget to download a copy online today.
Together, these singles perfectly represent the hot new sounds of this year. Get clued in to the most modern trends in music with this collection of contemporary and cutting-edge tracks. Only MCA Music, the Philippines’ number one music company and SMART Music, brings you the hits of the future, today!
