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TRACK OF THE DAY: Galaxy of the Lost

WHO: Lightspeed Champion

BAND MEMBERS: Although there is a backing band, Lightspeed champion is essentially the brainchild of Devonte Hynes who often plays acoustically.

WHAT: Like a prodigal son, Dev has returned to the music scene with a new array of killer songs and with an edgy new beard too, it’s got to be good.

THE HYPE: Galaxy of the Lost is a beautifully arranged catchy tune– Domino Recordings

WE SAY: Dev creates a beautifully rich tapestry of harmony with the couplet ‘I feel better now I’ve seen you/ but deep inside my bones feel like timber’ giving the illusion of a chirpy song whilst lyrics such as ‘Lick my open wounds and add some ice’ suggest otherwise. Intriguing.

IF YOU ONLY NEED TO KNOW ONE THING: If you feel you recognise Dev from somewhere, it’s probably because back in 2005 he formed part of the mighty grime triumvirate that was test icicles, whose untimely end shocked electro kids nationwide. Shockwaves sales were never the same again.

WHEN CAN I GET MY HANDS ON IT: Dev’s debut album ‘Falling off the Lavender Bridge’ has been released on Domino to critical acclaim.

FIND MORE: www.lightspeedchampion.com