The best thing about the Elephant Trees is "that fearless enthusiasm, the upending of genre, and the life-affirming lyrics", PopMatters says about the new Manchester band. On their debut EP 'Monachopsis' they go from brooding synthpop to dynamic, growling alternative rock in a "first chapter in what promises to be a bold and fascinating story".

In PopMatters' new edition of Brits in Hot Weather they have have some great music - "trap-infused indie from 13XL, the compelling electronics of Le Module, anthemic indie from the Polarity, barrelling post-hardcore from Cagework, and sunshine filled house from Disciples".

Brits in Hot Weather is PopMatters' guide to some of best new British music around at the moment, and in the latest edition of their segment they chose five songs - soulful house with a UK garage twist in the form of Quiet Man x Joy Anonymous, stuttering funk from Skinny Pelembe, downtempo synthpop from […]

PopMatters has chosen five songs from five of the best new British artists. In the newest edition of their segment Brits in Hot Weather it's Ted Jasper, Flamingods, Liv East & CD Spinz, Spiritcake, and Ice Baths. Listen to the five songs here.

PopMatters' new edition of Brits in Hot Weather, where they showcase five songs from five British artists, presents edgy electropop from Elephant Trees, Afrobeat-tinged house from DJ Chillz, haunting dream pop from Dream Reporter, soulful house from Szjerdene, and the ambient soundscapes of Gagarin.