Skiddle Stereo Selections Friday 7th August

Image: Haim

This week's absolutely flew over hasn't it? Well at least we think it has and we're back to provide you with some inside info on what tracks have been resonating our office stereo this week. 

We've got dancefloor bangers, trippy reworks and an unlikely link up between the world of techno of grime this week. However, if that's not enough to bolster your weekend listening, you can always turn to Big Narstie pimpin' out our Skiddle bus.

Kuedo 'Severant'

We've had to wait quite some time for this, but boy was it worth it. Released on his own equally fresh label Knives, the former Vex'd member has reappeared with more icy, futuristic, Blade Runner inspired electronica, but with a more polished, crisp and pristine sound than previous footwork indebted masterpiece Severant.

The EP Assertion Of A Surrounding Presence is chocked full with highlights, but the melodies in 'Boundary Regulation' and the incredibly well executed sub bass make this most instant track on there, with retro synths and ingeniously designed percussion keeping your interest piqued through its four minute duration. We kind of wish it went on for the twice that amount of time. 

Loco Dice feat Giggs 'Get Comfy'

It might seem like a strange pairing, but it's not too unusual that Loco Dice has hooked up with a rapper, after all he did start out as a hip hop DJ. 

Lifted from his forthcoming album Underground Sound Suicide, Dice joins up with XL signed UK rapper Giggs for a slab of sleazy, hip hop flavoured techno that's been rapidly racking up airplay in our office since it landed.

Calvin Harris and Disciples 'How Deep Is Your Love'

The Disciples trio originally put this together with vocalist Ina Wroldsen in early 2014, and after sending the rough demo to Calvin Harris he proposed collaborating together. Unsurprisingly, after receiving a few tweaks from the hit creator, this has turned into one of the biggest tracks of the summer. 

The dreamy vocals and slow burning beat are a far cry from Calvin Harris' normally punchy tracks, but it's reminiscent of Disciples' 'They Don't Know' that became a dancefloor staple earlier this year. Check out our interview with Disciples. 

Wavves 'Flamezesz'

Wavves' fifth album V due out in October will be the second coming of the San Francisco slackers this year after their team up with Cloud Nothings for No Life For Me. 

It's noticeably less grainy than the goth-mocking material that landed during their infancy, though still carrying the breakneck punk rhythms that have become synonymous with the band.

The track is pulled together by intermittent tempo bursts and startling power chords that hug the chorus with air tight hook "wasting all your time" - something this song definitely doesn't. 

Tame Impala 'Cause I'm A Man' (Haim Remix)

We've not heard from them for a while but LA pop trio Haim have remoulded Tame Impala's 'Cause I'm A Man to remind us what we've been missing. 

Trading Kevin Parker's lead vocal for their own, they've opted for a slower sluggish tempo to make everything seem slightly more submerged than the original and added some real 'oomph' to the otherwise hollow original - great work Haim. 

Got you in the mood to head out this weekend? There's plenty of parties and events etched into our Weekends Matter newsletter.