Bleep

XL uncover another alt-pop star in waiting; introducing Lapsley. The Southport, Merseyside singer/producer/songwriter has the singing chops of Adele and the electronic production skills of Jamie XX, making debut 12” Hurt Me / Burn an exciting proposition for those that ride these currents. The A side has been smashing Radio 1 playlists in recent weeks – but don’t let that put you off – this is elegant, sophisticated hook-drenched electronics. Flip it for Burn and Lapsley lets her vox roam in a distorted beatscape that echoes with the ghosts of The Knife / Fever Ray. Album heading in early 2016, this is the best taster so far that it could be very special indeed.