DrownedInSound — If this EP serves as a release valve for Alexis Taylor's eccentricities, preventing them from marring the next Hot Chip record, we should definitely be thankful. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Hot Chip think Prince's music still sounds modern.Band members Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard praise the 'Purple Rain' hitmaker - who is counted as... more info

Guardian Music — The steel band supremo and the Hot Chip singer team up for a track about, funnily enough, the state of the world today Reading on mobile? Listen hereAs one of the founding members of 20th Century Steel Band, Fimber Bravo's influence on music extends ... more info

Nialler9 — Ooh, so Dutch Uncles 2013 album Out Of Touch In The Wild was already a hot prospect thanks to the gorgeous ‘Fester’ and here, ‘Flexxin’ extends the palette in a way that sounds like Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor fronting an &... more info

Consequence of Sound — A surprise collection of four songs celebrating football. more info

Guardian Music — Our countdown of the year's best albums continues with Hot Chip's In Our Heads. On their stellar fifth album, the great British pop group combined fun, warmth and sincerityWhat a lovely group Hot Chip have become. Quietly, unassertively – this ... more info

ContactMusic — Hot Chip argue from time to time The dance group - made up of Alexis Taylor Joe Goddard Al Doyle Grovesnor Owen Clarke Felix Martin and Sarah Jones - do have issues with each other but Joe claims they have too muc... more info

411 Mania — Even if a scientific report said it was... more info

Guardian Music — An indier, more abstract Bryan Ferry, Dan Bodan is really a torch singer, wallowing in blue moods and the anguish of romanceReading this on mobile? Click here to listenHometown: Berlin.The lineup: Daniel Bodan (vocals, music).The background: Dan Boda... more info

Guardian Music — Lulworth Castle, DorsetBored of the bands? Then go welly-wanging. Join the Silly Olympics. Audition for the English National Ballet. Still bored? There's always the jousting. It helps to be under seven, but that is roughly 45% of the demographic of C... more info