La Roux Bulletproof, Single, Polydor, June 15   **** At the start of the year the Informer predicted a chart battle between La Roux and fellow electo new kid on the block Little Boots – and we weren't wrong. Despite being slow off the mark to release anything, La Roux's In For The Kill was massive, and was followed by Little Boots' even bigger New In Town. The ball now in her court, Elly Jackon's upped the stakes with her next single. A mash up of 80s synth-pop, it's part Eurythmics, part Yazoo, with a sprinkling of Bananarama. It might be about toughening up after a break-up but Jackson's disaffected vocals give nothing away. A sassy, sophisticated track that proves she's no one hit wonder.
Tiny Masters Of Today Skeletons, Album, Mute, June 15 *** Since their 2007 debut, Tiny Masters Of Today have grown up – which means siblings Ada and Ivan have reached the grand old age of 13 and 15 respectively. It's hard not to get hung up on that, especially as they're not singing ballads or kiddie-pop thrust upon them by a music factory. Instead they're creating Devo/J-pop inspired lo-fi punk mayhem. David Bowie labelled their first release 'genius' – which might have given an older band an attack of the ego. Ada and Ivan, however, came back with tracks like Abercrombie Zombie. School kid chants battle against fuzzy garage rock – think Bis joining forces with My Bloody Valentine. A lively, energetic follow-up that sees them almost manage to shake off the age gimmick.

Jack Penate Be The One, Single, XL, June 15 **** Jack's abandoned the skiffle-pop of his first album. Released at the tail-end of the LDN scene, it had a few catchy singles but didn't quite live up to expectations and limped around for a few months. So the first single from his follow-up album, released later this month, was a big surprise. The afro-beats and chanty chorus of Tonight's Today couldn't have been further away from the wannabe rockabilly that had become his trademark. His latest single has a similar feel - it's got a much bigger, more euphoric sound than we're used to. A laid back carnival atmosphere that still clings hard to its underground roots. The big bucks production from Paul Epworth was money well spent – if you like this, you'll be counting the days until Everything Is New is released.