EP: CHVRCHES - RECOVER

After the success of single 'The Mother We Share', CHVRCHES have released EP 'Recover' to tide fans over while the Scottish trio work on their debut album. There is an awful lot of hype surrounding this band, and so far they look up to the challenge of working under such pressure. The title track is, to put it simply, massive; synths soar, as do Lauren Mayberry's defiant vocals. 'Zvvl' and 'Now Is Not The Time' do much to enchant the ears, and while the tendency is to skip past the remixes that so often pad out a single or EP nowadays, both of the 'Recover' remixes are credible listens. With a busy summer schedule and a debut record imminent, CHVRCHES look set to become one of the bands of 2013. 

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2012: TOP TRACKS

Here are my picks for the top ten tracks of 2012, although it's more of a collection than a chart because I am rather loath to order what are all pretty spectacular offerings. Also provided are the accompanying videos in all their (probably) HD glory, ranging from anarchic newsreaders to bedroom fanatics. 

Inhaler – Foals 

You’re Early – 2:54

Echo – Wild Swim

Higher Ground – TNGHT

Gallop – Tall Ships

Hips and Lips – Maximo Park

Ghosts of Holloway – Lone Wolf

Cough Cough – Everything Everything

Arguing With Thermometers – Enter Shikari

The Mother We Share – CHVRCHES