When Stereolab drops their first album in 15 years, we snap to attention. The Anglo-French, avant-pop band's new LP Instant Holograms on Metal Film easily debuts at no. 1; with UK duo Franc Moody's infectiously funky single "Waiting for the Punchline (Swallertip)" trailing close behind at no. 2. Nation of Language's “Inept Apollo” holds strong at no. 3, NxWorries' "Everybody Gets Down" (a serious "song of the summer" contender) falls slightly from no. 1 last week to no. 4 this week. And capping this week's top five is “About to Begin / Cars Pass By Like Childhood Sweethearts,” the double single from Scottish electronic producer Barry Can't Swim.
New and Notable:
Dutch DJ Mau P, debuts at no. 11 with the summer-ready single, "Like I Like It." Plus, German-Afghan producer Farhot debuts at no. 29 with the delightfully titled "HOOYOO."