That burning sensation must mean Valentine’s Day is here! Enjoy this “lovely,” eclectic mix of affectionate pining whilst you wine and dine your loved one(s). If the economy has you blue, why not stay in by the fire and nestle to the sound of our sultry voices electronic, soul, and hip-hop’s finest? Consider this our chocolate and roses to you, dear listeners (because we have no one else).

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The new releases continue piling up, and last week we managed to sort a few out. This is an edition truly worthy of our name, for the beats are brought. Hour one features new tunes from Telefon Tel Aviv, Deadbeats, Black Moth Super Rainbow, DJ Signify, Zomby, and more. The second half delivers fresh fruit from Alva Noto, The Whitest Boy Alive, Late of the Pier, and more from Kompakt’s Pop Ambient ’09. Required winter listening.

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