Rounding off in fitting style what, if we may humbly say so ourselves, has been a pretty damn stellar year for new tuneage emanating from Selador HQ …it’s the oh so welcome return of a stalwart of the label, a soldier of the scene, and all-round ace human, the one and only… Just Her.

And it’s double bubble time, as Claire’s musical gift to mankind is not one, but two surefire festive favourites. However, much like Slade recorded Merry Xmas Everybody on a sweltering summer’s day in NYC, our winter wonderland tale starts back in the heady days of August – as the Selador Boat Party cruised the Adriatic during the much lauded (and inaugural) Balance Croatia festival.

As Just Her’s set reached an especially exhilarating crescendo, both Steve and Dave simply had to know what one particular track was. Claire advised it was new; it was one of her own called ‘Secrets’, and it was currently unsigned – 10 seconds later, it was very much signed, sold to the men with the bunny logo. One listen to this beauty, by turns tough as old boots and effortlessly euphoric, and you’ll soon see why.

Sister track ‘Floating Clouds’ then joined the party, bringing another equally infectious addendum to proceedings. With its incessant arp gliding hypnotically over punchy bass and whip cracker percussion, it’s not just here to make up the numbers, it’s a serious contender for your favourite track of the release.

So pick a winner. The choice is yours. We’re just trading secrets with our heads in the clouds x

Team Selador

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