NOTES ON A CONDITIONAL FORM, THE 1975 Fresh from their UK stadium tour, indie-electro-pop favourites The 1975 release their much-anticipated fourth studio album, packed with a whopping 22 tracks. Lead single Me & You Together Song is a dreamy, feelgood anthem that packs plenty of cinematic whimsy, rumoured to be about lead singer Matty Healy’s new girlfriend, FKA Twigs. With such a strong start, we can’t wait to hear the rest! Released 24 April, Polydor Records
HOOD READS
OUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE: SCENES OF A FAMILY AND A PLANET IN CRISIS Greta Thunberg, Svante Thunberg, Malena Ernman and Beata Ernman You’ll no doubt be familiar with Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenage climate activist/Nobel nominee who’s taken the world by storm. This is the devastating, thought-provoking story of Greta and her family’s journey to confront a global crisis, together. Out now, Penguin
DOWNTIME The best books and music to split up your screen time this April ATOM EYES We love a homegrown Scottish band, and at the moment, there’s none cooler than Edinburgh collective Atom Eyes, fronted by soulful singer Lissa Chen. Offering an exciting blend of neo-soul, jazz-funk and hip-hop, with soaring vocals and enchanting, adventurous melodies, these guys are one to watch. You can listen to their first few singles on Spotify, and stayed tuned for more. Out now, listen on Spotify
COMPILATION 1.1, CELESTE British soul singer Celeste scooped the BBC Sound of 2020 award, and the Brit Award for Rising Star–so if she’s not on your radar yet, she should be. Celeste’s EP is filled with smooth, retro-inspired tracks, and emotional ballads. It’s the perfect taster ahead of her debut album, expected to launch later this year. Out now, Polydor Records
CLIMATE REBELS Ben Lerwill If you’re keen to educate your little ones about climate change, then this compendium of short stories is perfect. There’s even tales from the likes of David Attenborough, to inspire and educate little minds in the fight for a safer environment. Out 16 April, Puffin
WILD YOUR GARDEN: CREATE A SANCTUARY FOR NATURE The Butterfly Brothers Jim and Joel Ashton share their advice on sharing your outdoor space with nature, in a bid to make the world a little greener. With easy-tofollow tips, this handy guide can help you make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint too. Out 2 April, DK hoodmagazine.co.uk 59
