I'm not saying this to be a dick, but seriously: buy this single now or weep next year. BLK JKS are a four piece band from South Africa whose dark-yet-bouncy melodies, layered harmonies, impressive guitar work and rhythm section already have them being courted by some labels which I'm not at liberty to name (but you've definitely heard of). If I'm sounding like a hype machine right now, just listen to "Lakeside(1)" and tell me I'm wrong. Diplo met these guys in an airport last year and came back telling me how awesome they were based on this track alone. I can't say I disagree. B-side features an early track, the downtempo/rap hybrid "One Must Die(2)." I'd keep going, but I think the music sells itself on this one. One time pressing of 500 copies, each in a hand-stamped sleeve. Recommended.

reviewed by Larri Byrd