Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn off
Matana Roberts Live in London Young Chicago saxophonist Matana Roberts combines the free-tonal eloquence of the city's sax legends such as Fred Anderson and Von Freeman with idiomatic openness and rhythmic punch. This live set showcases her hastily convened but very productive relationship with a London trio led by pianist Robert Mitchell. John Fordham
Mungo Jerry Alright Alright Alright Born again in the new film West Is West, this otherwise rarely heard 1973 stomper sums up the essence of the early 1970s: bad aftershave, big hair and collars the size of small children. Brilliant. Dave Simpson
The Rolling Stones Wild Horses Because I'm on holiday, reading Keith Richards's autobiography. And it's fascinating. Robin Denselow
Purling Hiss Run from This City None-more-fuzzy bedroom-punk bliss from Philadephian rock explorer Mike Polizze, celebrating his discovery of one of the catchiest guitar lines in history by playing it over and over and over for five wonderful, gorgeous minutes. From his outstandingly odd Public Service Announcement LP. Tom Hughes
Asa The Way I Feel I could have picked anything from Asa's second album, Beautiful Imperfection, but this Sade-esque piece of jazzy soul shows off the Nigerian singer's enchantingly drowsy vocals best. Caroline Sullivan
Noah and the Whale Tonight's the Kind of Night Last time out, Noah and the Whale were mopey nu-folkies, but their new album marks an abrupt shift to 80s-styled drivetime rock. That's unexpected enough. What's even more unexpected is that they are brilliant at it, sparkling hooks, lighters-aloft choruses and all. Michael Hann
Hercules and Love Affair Blue Song Not as immediate as Blind, but this torchy title track shows the new Hercules and Love Affair album at its best. They uncover a deep small-hours sorrow in the centre of house music, then offer gentle solace. Tom Ewing
The Streets Blip on a Screen Mike Skinner's heartfelt poem to his (then) unborn child is one of the most touching, genuine expressions of new fatherhood you'll hear, and one of the highlights of his final Streets album. Chris Salmon
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