Feb 10, 2025 1 min read

CMU Selects - last week’s standout releases

From Dean Blunt’s new lovestruck guitar ballads EP to Oklou performing her new single at a South London ice rink, last week brought everything from bliss pop to death metal. Here’s some picks you might have missed from last week.

CMU Selects - last week’s standout releases

Oklou - blade bird (NTS Session)

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.

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