Man, it's a hot one. Seriously, we're melting down. Don't worry, Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick manage to keep their cool all the way through a brand new episode. The music, however, is a whole different story.

On the agenda this week – Clairo's sophomore album in review, a scorcher of a Top 5, all the news that's fit to podcast about and an exciting show kick-off...

ACT ONE: A special sonic architect-shaped announcement.

ACT TWO (16:02): Mercury Prize noms, Biz Markie RIP, Matt Bellamy madness and some familiar NO ENCORE stop-offs – it's the news.

ACT THREE (39:10): Singer-songwriter sensation Clairo returns with second album Sling. It's the '70s, buckaroo.

ACT FOUR (53:24): Ice-cold sparkling water at the ready – it's our Top 5 Heatwave Anthems~!

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