1) Something More by Shock Machine
The former Klaxon, James Righton, has just released his first album under the Shock Machine moniker.
2) The Devil's Shelter (Young Galaxy Remix) by Elephant Stone
Canadian band remixed by another Canadian band resulting in some hypnotic rhythms.
3) Spanish Town Rocking by Chronixx
Laid back and smooth Jamaican reggae taken from Chronology the debut album by Chronixx.
4) Across The Multiverse by Dent May
Dent May makes a welcome return with an excellent album of the same name.
5) Dear Life by Beck
Beck continues his slow drip feed of singles from his forthcoming album. This is the third single in three years. Just do it already.
6) Put Me Together by Everything Everything
A band named after the opening words from Radiohead's Kid A, creating music in the same vein.
7) Whiskey, Wine and Ham by Black Grape
No idea if it means anything but it is prime Shaun Ryder akin to A Big Day In The North.
8) Love Me More by Chase & Status featuring Emeli Sande
Like a drum n' bass I Will Survive but better than that sounds.
9) You Can Be Your Silhouette by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Taken from the stoner-jazz Sketches of Brunswick East album. Only the third album released this year by King Gizz and the Liz Wiz. Sad to say they are slowing down.
10) Up All Night by The War On Drugs
Finally The War on Drugs have released A Deeper Understanding, their follow up to 2014's Lost In The Dream. If you have a couple of days to spare why not enjoy one of their guitar solos. Still can't put my finger on why I like them so much - it must be old age!
11) In My Car by The Creases
Brisbane indie pop by numbers. It's alright I guess but will I remember it in years to come? I've just listened to it and I can barely recall it. It goes "der dur der dur dur dur" and then I forget.
12) Remedy by The Allergies featuring Dr. Syntax
I keep hearing new tunes by this band and they always sound fresh mixing up genres and adding guest vocalists - can't believe they are not world famous yet.
13) Instant Crush by Cage The Elephant
Taken from a live covers album Unpeeled, they take on the Daft Punk song originally sung by Julian Casablancas. They can't match the vocals but it is interesting to hear it played by a indie band.
14) Heroes by Motorhead
This David Bowie classic is turned up to eleven and tastefully reproduced by Motorhead from their Under Cover album.
15) Stupid Things by INHEAVEN
The band look like a glamourous version of the Senseless Things if such a look was possible or even desirable. Crusties in make-up basically. But in this feedback drenched track they manage to include a catchy pop song. It sounds like early Jesus and Mary Chain playing Friday I'm In Love.
16) Lust For Life (The Avener Rework) by Lana Del Rey
I do like her voice but the original version left me as cold. The song is about climbing the Hollywood sign in the buff and instantly forgettable. But when The Avener remixed it it is subtley transformed into a groovy and mildly funky dancefloor pleaser. The Avener, it appears can polish a turd.
17) Beatnik Trip by Gin Wigmore
A little gospel tinged number from New Zealand's Gin Wigmore.
18) Into The Sky by Pnau
Australia's Pnau have been going for nearly twenty years and are better known as half of Empire of the Sun. This track was inspired by their love of Madchester and the Happy Mondays but despite these influences - it sounds different.
19) Over Everything by Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
A stoner duet by two of indie rock's most rough sounding singer songwriters.
20) The Rains Of Castamere by The National
Finally, The National perform The Rains Of Castamere from the Game Of Thrones Soundtrack. A song beloved by the Lannister Army retelling the grisly fate of House Rain who betrayed them. So wallow in this and lament another long wait until the final season is leaked.
But if you haven't already seen it then check out Coldplay's Game of Thrones Musical.
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