East London rapper Ghetts creates a chill vibe for his afrobeats and amapiano-influenced tune Tumbi.

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Billie Eilish contemplates death and finds consolation on this song from her ironically titled second album Happier Then Ever.

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This is my new favourite duet. Which is quite something considering I’m not a fan of Aussie punksters Amyl & The Sniffers.

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Anika has carved out a niche as a kind of modern-day Nico, bringing glacial cool to her dub-infused electro music.

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This is The Stranglers song Golden Brown as you’ve never heard it before – transformed into a slice of smooth jazz. And it’s wonderful.

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Today I must tip my imaginary Stetson to my pal Craig Poland Smith for unearthing this gem for me by the literally named family quartet Southern Raised.

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Trans duo Fado Bicha take traditional Portuguese fado music in a new direction with their eclectic collaborations.

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It doesn’t take a genius to work out why success somehow eluded a band called Tonstartssbandht. You only have to imagine being a radio DJ apprehensively awaiting the end of a tune.

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Melts are a band from Dublin that sound like the missing link between Joy Division and The Horrors, blending big post-punk guitars with psychedelic flourishes of organ and the detached vocals of Eoin Kenny.

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I was wondering what to post today and then I realised the answer was starting me in the face on New Year’s EVE. So here she is with her 2001 hit Who’s That Girl?

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