Playlist: Emily Solan's Top Ten Albums Of 2012

Words: Emily Solan

So many good albums came out in 2012 but here are my top ten from last year, including strong debuts from the likes of TOY and Spector and excellent follow-ups from Richard Hawley and Tame Impala. Read on and watch the video playlist to find out who came out on top.

Remixed: Marina And The Diamonds x Kitty Pryde - how 2 b a heartbreaker

Remixed is a column that will highlight remixes we actually think are worthy of praise, be they old or new. Because most remixes are rubbish. // Words: Saam Das

Kitty Pryde is a name that has been around for a while. I've generally associated her with some sort of hipster-pseudo-rap scene, if something like that even exists. Maybe I was too judgemental. She's (at least briefly) dazzled me with her remix of 'How To Be A Heartbreaker' by Marina And The Diamonds. Listen below.

Ed's Note: Marina And The Diamonds Ain't Got No Alibi

Words: Saam Das

"U-G-L-Y, YOU AIN'T GOT NO ALIBI." Earlier today, Marina Diamandis of Marina & The Diamonds tweeted that her record label was postponing the release of her latest video, 'How To Be A Heartbreaker' as she looks "ugly in it" and "we need more $ / time to paint out ugly parts". Someone has obviously been taking that Daphne & Celeste song too seriously. If Marina is "too ugly" for her new video then what hope do the rest of us have?