Download: Julien Baker - Everybody Lost Somebody (Bleachers Cover)

Words: Saam Das

The latest in Bleachers' sold-out vinyl-only series 'Terrible Thrills Vol.3' has finally made its way to fans across the world, and thanks to Twitter user _jspain and Jack Antonoff from the band, we can share the latest material. Listen to Julien Baker's melodic cover of Bleachers' 'Everybody Lost Somebody' below.

Download: Chris Cookson - Wild [New Track]

Words: Saam Das

It's been almost a year since we've heard from London solo artist Chris Cookson, but he's opened 2016 with a bang. New track 'Wild' is a bit of a departure from the more nostalgia-driven 'Pillow Talk' and 'Sophia', which marked Cookson as one to watch. Listen to the new demo below.

Download: Radiohead - Spectre [Unreleased Soundtrack Theme]

Words: Saam Das

Turns out that Radiohead were asked to write a theme tune for the latest Bond movie, 'Spectre', after all. For better or for worse, the people behind the film chose to go with Sam Smith's perhaps unfairly maligned (albeit absurdly melodramatic) 'Writing On The Wall' but now you can hear for yourself whether that was a suitable decision or not. Listen to the discarded 'Spectre' as well as Smith's official effort below.

Remixed: Elliphant - Never Been In Love (RAC Remix)

Words: Saam Das

There are some acts that you simply look forward to hearing anything new from - Andre Allen Anjos's RAC project is one such act. His 'Strangers' double album last year was a magnificent collection of summery synth-pop, and his latest effort continues that strong work. Check out the glorious remix of Elliphant's 'Never Been In Love', and download the original for free thanks to Sony imprint Kemosabe Records.

Download: Team Me - F Is For Faker

Words: Saam Das

A bountiful Sunday it is, what with Jesus and his Easter eggs, as well as Norwegian outfit Team Me giving away some of their excellent tracks in celebration of their forthcoming UK tour dates with The Wombats. Familiarise yourself with the band below.

Download: Tellison - Tact Is Dead [New Track]

Words: Saam Das

Oh looky, London quartet Tellison are back. 'Tact Is Dead' is a pay-what-you-want download, and a taste of a forthcoming album that will be coming out at some point, on Alcopop! Records. There's a few UK tour dates and all. Download the new track below.

Download: Treasureseason - Mad World (Tears For Fears Cover)

Words: Saam Das

I have vivid memories of being somewhat befuddled by a clip of 'Donnie Darko' late one night on the BBC film show with Jonathan Ross, and effectively forcing a group of my schoolfriends to see the film with me the next weekend. Followed by a KFC bargain bucket. What a whirlwind day. One of the most lasting impressions from the cult film was Gary Jules and Michael Andrews' dark version of 'Mad World' - synthy duo Treasureseason have made a similarly evocative cover.

Download: Twin Graves - Love You To Death [New Track]

Words: Saam Das

Twin Graves got the year off to a strong start with the excellent post-punk-meets-synth-pop of 'Brothers' in January, a cut off their subsequent debut 'Walk In Circles' EP. They're back with a longing new track, 'Love You To Death', which is very kindly being given away as a free download.

Download: Pale - Comeback [EP Preview]

Words: Saam Das

Pale first emerged back in 2012, in mysterious circumstances, before quickly disappearing again. Re-emerging soon after with a new "debut" track but with a slowly peeling veil of anonymity, the duo have bubbled along to mild fanfare since. Their debut EP combines old and new tracks, and title track 'Comeback' is perhaps their best offering yet.

Download: Mystery Jets - Anno's Italy [Unreleased Demo]

Words: Saam Das

Back in 2006, I started this blog - albeit in a slightly different iteration, known as Keep Hope Inside. At the time, one of the most exciting emerging acts was London experimental outfit Mystery Jets. In celebration of Transgressive Records' tenth anniversary, we get our mitts on the previously unreleased 'Anno's Italy' from those embryonic days. Download via the widget below.

Remixed: Janna Pelle - Living A Lie (boxboxbox Remix)

Words: Saam Das

We're pretty well aware that we play a fairly insignificant role in the grand scheme of things here at FADED GLAMOUR. But it was rather nice to hear that we helped introduce Brooklyn's Janna Pelle to Mancunian experimentalists boxboxbox - subsequently combining to create a remix of Pelle's 'Living A Lie'. Listen to the original and the new version below.

Download: Los Campesinos! - Little Mouth [Soundtrack Preview]

Words: Saam Das

To celebrate the UK cinema release of 'Benny & Jolene', Los Campesinos! are giving away a song they wrote for the film's soundtrack, 'Little Mouth'. It's not a new track, per se, having been recorded prior to the band's most recent album, 2013's 'No Blues' - but more importantly, it's an enjoyably breezy number.

Download: Girls Aloud vs THUMPERS - Unkinder/The Promise (Mash-Up)

Words: Saam Das

In the lead up to the upcoming release of debut album 'Galore', London's THUMPERS have unleashed this splendid mash-up of previous single 'Unkinder (A Tougher Love)' with Girls Aloud's 'The Promise'. The track popped up on Huw Stephens BBC Radio 1 show and while we're still not sure who's behind this tasty slice, THUMPERS have made the mash-up available for download.

Download: boxboxbox - I Get Wet (Andrew WK Cover)

Words: Saam Das

Mancunian trio boxboxbox recently dropped us a line with their new free EP, 'Dive' and we were suitably impressed. A mesmerising collection of electronica, complete with a tremendous cover of Andrew WK party classic 'I Get Wet'. Compare and contrast the boxboxbox glitchy update with the Andrew WK original below, along with the rest of the EP.

Download: Screaming Maldini - Abyssinia [New Track]

Words: Saam Das // Photo: Paul Cantrel

Sheffield sextet Screaming Maldini have undertaken a bit of a project with their twelve-pronged "Miscellaneum of Wonders" - releasing a new track each month across 2014. Their latest addition, the archaically named 'Abyssinia' (the former name of Ethiopia) envelops itself in a sense of glorious melodrama. Better yet, you can download it for free.

Download: RAC (Feat. Karl Kling) - Repeating Motion [Album Preview]

Words: Saam Das

I don't know quite how he keeps doing it but every single RAC track of late has floored me with its excellence. Having collaborated with the likes of MNDR, Kele from Bloc Party, and Tokyo Police Club on his most recent EP, Andre Allen Anjos combines with ex-RAC man Karl Kling for this serene, uplifting number.

Surfacing: Lovestarrs [New Band]

Words: Saam Das

"Do you ever feel like cupid is a bitch?" ask electro-pop trio Lovestarrs, introducing their Valentine's Day free download, 'Stupid Cupid'. Not really, to be honest, but never let the truth get in the way of a half-decent blog post intro. Have a listen to that track along with their debut effort, 'Get Your Sexy On' below. Get your listen on. Or something.

Surfacing: Twin Graves [New Band]

Words: Saam Das

I'd heard a little bit about Twin Graves last year but with relative anonymity being the name of their game, I wasn't overly interested. They've unleashed a few more details since then, along with an excellent track - 'Brothers', with its deliciously sweeping eighties sound that juxtaposes synth-pop with post-punk.

Download: Johnny Foreigner - Le Sigh [Album Preview]

Words: Saam Das

'You Can Do Better' is the title of Johnny Foreigner's forthcoming new album, and also my feelings on much of the band's most recent recorded output. Which probably sounds harsher than it should but such is the high standard that Johnny Foreigner have set over the last few years. They're still as blistering live as they ever were, and free download 'Le Sigh' suggests a return to form on record.

Download: Cosmo Sheldrake + Jana Eidse - I Threw A Rock Into The Sea

Words: Saam Das

I was rather enraptured when I caught one man experimental percussive pop master Cosmo Sheldrake at Southsea Fest earlier in the year. Sheldrake has emerged as an increasingly formidable solo artist in 2013 and here he caps off the year with a free download of a 'I Threw A Rock Into The Sea' - here, collaborating with Jana Eidse.