Need a break from playing your copy of Adele's 25 on constant repeat? Then look no further than ten of the past week's hottest new tracks. We have Coldplay's ode to everyone's favourite two days (the weekend), Idris Elba's Luther-inspired single, and some elastic grooves from newcomers HONNE.
1. COLDPLAY ft. BEYONCÉ: 'Hymn For The Weekend'
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If A Head Full of Dreams really proves to be Coldplay's final album for some time, then at least they've bagged Beyoncé to go out on a star-powered high. But while Whigfield's 'Saturday Night' is the only Hymn For The Weekend anyone really needs, here Coldplay take a more wistful, melancholic approach for their ode to the everyone's favourite two days. Think more Sunday morning coffee rather than Saturday night euphoria.
2. IDRIS ELBA ft. WRETCH 32 & TANIKA: 'Murdah Loves John'
Idris Elba's new album is inspired by his TV series Luther. The actor said he wants Murdah Loves John to feel like you're driving round London when you hit play. Luckily that doesn't mean infuriatingly slow traffic and the remnants of Friday night's kebab and chips strewn on the streets. Instead London rapper Wretch 32 steps up to the plate against a suitably majestic backdrop.
3. CHRIS BROWN ft. RIHANNA, WIZ KHALIFA & KELLY ROWLAND: 'Counterfeit'
Chris Brown's been whiling away his week giving out thousands of free turkeys and donating some royalties to charity in an attempt to prove he's really a good guy after all. In between his philanthropy he's also just so happened to drop a new mixtape Before The Party. The best of the crop, and no doubt set to stir more controversy, is the Rihanna-featuring 'Counterfeit'.
4. FLEUR EAST: 'More and More'
The more songs Fleur East previews from her upcoming debut album Love, Sax and Flashbacks, the more we all realise it'll contain more bubbly pop than a Pepsi factory. Yes, we used the word 'more' a lot there. But 'More and More' - with its shiny synths and hip-wiggling beats - does exactly what it sets out to do by leaving you wanting, erm, more and more.
5. HONNE: 'Gone Are The Days'
If you are after some new electro-come-soul-come-R&B smoothness, then look no further than London-based duo HONNE. They've already gained a healthy following after selling out the capital's Oval Space earlier this year, and their knack for slick guitar lines with elastic grooves makes their escapist songwriting even more compelling.
6. TINIE TEMPAH ft. MOSTACK & SNEAKBO: 'We Don't Play No Games'
The British rapper has already achieved two top scores on the UK chart this year: 'Not Letting Go' with Jess Glynne and 'Turn The Music Louder' with KDA and Katy B. But his latest cut assures us he's no game player. Tinie strips it down with a slightly grittier backdrop for 'We Don't Play No Games', meshing his experience of leading a pop hit with a more grime-oriented sound.
7. STAY BLESS: 'New Dream'
The London-based musician - real name George Cassavetes - has teamed up with Solange Knowles's former band member Starchild for his shimmering new single 'New Dream'. It continues his talent for confessional electro-pop but this time with a nod to '80s-styled balladry. This is one best listened to with soft lighting, an over-working smoke machine, and plenty of subtle emotive posturing.
8. SIA: 'One Million Bullets'
A couple of years ago a new solo album from Sia seemed like an unlikely affair. Fast forward and we've been treated to two of the gems in quick succession. After the huge 1000 Forms of Fear last year, the singer's about to drop her next record. This Is Acting might be all about tracks intended for other artists, but as new track 'One Million Bullets' shows, the talent is all Sia's.
9. GRACE ft. G-EAZY: 'You Don't Own Me'
Lesley Gore might be all sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, but Aussie singer Grace's version of her 1963 classic 'You Don't Own Me' is stripped of such niceties. The track's found itself back in the Top 10 after X Factor contestant Lauren Murray performed the hip-hop version of the feminist anthem on this past weekend's show.
10. STEVIE WONDER and ANDRA DAY: 'Someday At Christmas'
Hurrah, it's December 1! That means advent calendars, elasticated waistbands and being able to openly utter the 'C' word (that's Christmas) without meeting the disdain of scrooges. It also means the start of a steady flow of festive tunes. Kicking it off is Stevie Wonder, who's joined forces with soul singer Andra Day for a rendition of his yuletide classic 'Someday At Christmas'. Now pass the mince pies.










