Galvanise

How nice, if a little surprising, to find the Chemical Brothers still flourishing creatively after a decade of electro releases. This year sees the duo move into hip-hop territory. Aided by Q-Tip on vocals, this current offering is an instantly catchy mix of, which should see the Chems finally crack the US radio airplay code. With its unmistakable bhangra/Arabic vibe, ‘Galvanise’ is wonderfully reminiscent of Algerian-French rap. As an added bonus, the single features the niftiest use of violins you’re likely to hear in a while.