1. The 1975: 'Love Me' (out now)
The 1975 are back with a brand new identity and a sound to match. What's the aural equivalent of the leather trousers and make-up donned in their new promo shot? David Bowie-esque funk, but with enough of a twist to avoid being copycat. With an ironic take on the narcissism of celebrities and the 'online' generation, The 1975 are hellbent on dragging pop music up to speed one song at a time. Judging from their first attempt, they're doing a pretty good job of it.
2. Ellie Goulding: 'Something In The Way You Move' (out now)
Following on from her song 'On My Mind' that may or may not be a direct response to a hit penned by a certain flame-haired singer, Ellie Goulding has treated fans to another hint from her upcoming new album. 'Something In The Way You Move' sees the star team up with Katy Perry's favourite songwriter Greg Kurstin to show off her pop prowess in all its earworm finery.
3. 5 Seconds Of Summer: 'Hey Everybody!' (out now)
Imagine 5 Seconds Of Summer, Duran Duran and The Madden Brothers all sat round a table with a biro and a pad of paper riffing ideas. Imagine they come up with a new song with an exclamation mark in its title to show extra enthusiasm. Well, they did and it's called 'Hey Everybody!' - taken from the Aussie group's second album Sounds Good Feels Good.
4. Olly Murs: 'Kiss Me' (out now)
In between watching Simon Cowell and his cronies shattering the dreams of the next generation of supermarket workers and singers alike, Olly Murs has found time to record a new single. 'Kiss Me' perhaps shows signs of his strained schedule, with the singer sticking to his usual subject matter of cheeky romancing. Still, there are six more new songs to come from his repackaged album yet.
5. KStewart: 'Ain't Nobody' (out November 13)
Nope, KStewart isn't Twilight retiree Kristen Stewart under an unconvincing pop alias and her new track 'Ain't Nobody' isn't a reimagining of Chaka Khan's '80s classic either. Rather it's Craig David-endorsed London vocalist Kate Stewart with her latest dose of R&B riffing, with an extra dose of house groove thrown in for good measure. Far better than vampires and '80s hair.
6. KINS: 'Most Definitely' (out now)
We defy you to listen to any song with an opening line about sitting around 'with your dick in your hands' and not have your ears prick up just a little bit. In the case of London and Stockholm-based band KINS it's actually a surprisingly poignant revelation. Recorded in Dusseldorf, 'Most Definitely' swims through drunk synths as it explores feeling lonely.
7. Drake ft. Beyonce: 'Can I' (release date TBC)
If you think Beyonce's all about working with British producers-cum-Directioner villains like Naughty Boy these days, think again. The star's teamed up with Canada's biggest rap export Drake for a new track 'Can I'. An unfinished version of the song leaked earlier this year, but Drake's now spun the official version of the track on his Beats 1 show.
8. Bondax ft. Erik Hassle: 'Temptation' (out now)
British electronic prodigies Bondax have got together with Swedish singer-songwriter Erik Hassle. The latter has lent his words to megastars including Rihanna, and his knack for a strong pop narrative is more apparent than ever on 'Temptation'. Cooing his way through a flawless seduction, Hassle proves the perfect messenger for new Bondax material.
9. Jayelldee: 'Kill Ur Cool' (out now)
24-year-old Welsh native Jenna Dickens would rather you called her Jayelldee. With her alter-ego intact, the singer has provided vocals for everyone from Sub Focus to Wiley, but now she's showing everyone she can go it alone. With its brazen electro-pop edge, it's hard to believe 'Kill Ur Cool' started out as a humble piano ballad.
10. Daughter: 'Doing The Right Thing' (from Not To Disappear, out January 15)
Blimey. Daughter might be back with a brand new album but they're doing little to shrug off their solemn image by offering a heart-wrenching song about dementia as the first taster of Not To Disappear. "I'm just fearing one day soon/I'll lose my mind," singer Elena Tonra trills over a slow build of guitars.
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