January 3rd, 2012 | by Jo | published in Features, Stream, Ticker
Another year, another astonishing array of releases to get you through January to December. But where last year had some very clear cut winners across the board (from the likes of Arcade Fire, Kanye West and LCD Soundsystem), this year has not appeared so obvious. But, better late than never, Hotcakes brings you an [...]
June 22nd, 2011 | by Jo | published in Features, Stream, Ticker
Hotcakes are proudly introducing a new feature this month. It is called Baker’s Dozen, in which we will be revealing the 13 tracks that have hit us hardest over the past month. Feast your ears on our most loved tracks over June. YACHT – Dystopia This is pretty much what we have come to expect [...]
March 4th, 2011 | by Jo | published in News, Stream
Hotcakes told you last week that Wild Beasts, who made one of the most underrated albums of 2009, have announced the follow up third album called Smother, which is out May 9th. Last night, the first song from that album was premiered on Radio 1, and we have it streaming below. It’s called ‘Albatross’, and [...]
February 22nd, 2011 | by Ollie | published in News
Wild Beasts have announced that the brilliant, Mercury Prize nominated Two Dancers will be followed by Smother to be released by Domino on May 9th. Recording took place during late 2010 in a remote part of North Wales with previous collaborator Richard Formby overseeing proceedings
