Oklou – blade bird (NTS Session)

CMU Selects - last week’s standout releases

French producer, vocalist and composer Oklou offers a mesmerising glimpse into her upcoming album with a live performance of new single ‘blade bird’. Directed by Iris Luz, the NTS Session places her on a barstool, laptop and guitar in hand, while skaters swirl around her – four minutes of casual genius.

Dean Blunt – Lucre EP

As elusive as ever, Dean Blunt’s new EP ‘Lucre’ drifts through sparse, lovestruck guitar ballads, featuring Elias Rønnenfelt and VegynListen here.

Angron – Deathlands EP

Rising (or rather, erupting) from Brighton, Angron’s Deathlands is pure, unrelenting death metal – crushing HM-2 riffs and guttural vocals with zero compromise. Listen here.

Tennis – Weight of Desire

Husband-and-wife duo Tennis channel Kate Bush in new single ‘Weight Of Desire’, balancing tenderness with a quiet intensity. Airy yet urgent.

Nick Cave, PJ Harvey & more – Los Angeles Rising

Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Gary Numan and more make up the heavy line up on ‘Los Angeles Rising’, a compilation supporting wildfire relief. All proceeds go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Listen here.