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This is Kasabian at their most effective. Their songs get bigger as their crowds get bigger. It's a go. All Of It.

From Bristol comes Joker. Which in part explains why tonight's hottest record is a new level for UK bass.

Bristol has given us all some of the finest electronic music in recorded history, so it was just a matter of time before the city gave us some new pioneers for this modern era.

Loadstar do it again with another dancefloor bass smasher this time turning attentions to the unstoppable powerhouse that is Ed Sheeran. Big, mighty productions sent in and signed off. LISTEN.

Currently on the 'Highlands Tour' Laura Marling took time out to help us introduce her brand new album with tonight's Hottest Record 'Sophia'. She calls this one of the easier listens on the record, but even with that description i would challenge anybody to step up to her mark. Exceptional stuff.

They promised an evolution in sound and unlike many bands Snow Patrol have made good on tonight's Hottest Record, 'Called Out In The Dark'. Appropriate signs of electronica don't detract from the essence of Snow Patrol: big tunes. Gary also told us the new album will be called 'Fallen Empires'. Spread the word.

Oi oi, Huw here in for Zane. Heeeeeeeee's back! Professor Green returns with At Your Inconvenience, the title track from his second album with a brilliant beat and a track that oozes with pro Green's character. I love it. Hear it here.

Hello, Huw here in for Zane. The Drums are Back! Straight out of NYC, second album Portamento ready to drop on September 12th, and after the departure of a friend and band member Adam, Johnny told me they're rejuvinuated and ready for action!

DJ Shadow

Tonight's Hottest Record came late in the creation of DJ Shadow's latest album. And it sounds like it... it sounds like a release of energy amidst the strain of finishing something as important as a full-length record. It's jump-up, it's fun, and it's got DJ Shadow all over it. And Afrikan Boy. I'm excited.

Spurred on by the unexpected main stream support for "Blessed With A Curse", Bring Me The Horizon tee-up a stand-out song from their brilliant new album. And we dutifully make it Hottest Record. This is heavy rock delievered with everything they got and there's no doubt that BMTH are new leaders in their field.

Example will remember this summer for the rest of his life. As he readys his new album 'Playing In The Shadows' for release, it has become apparent to all that he is on the verge of becoming one of the UK's biggest popstars. The fact that he is this with credibility still intact is a major bonus for us. No need to let him go entirely to the big leagues just yet.