I t has been a strange year for music. No live shows and lockdown restrictions have changed the face of the industry as we know it although there is light around the corner as the lockdown restrictions begin to ease. Despite the challenges, there has been a rush of interesting, inspired and enjoyable releases and here we list our ten favourite tracks released this year so far. Kings of Leon - ‘The Bandit’ - The lead single from recent album ‘When You See Yourself’ , is the Followill clan’s most exciting effort in years. The band set an old country and western tale to threatening riffs, a pounding bass line and a chorus you can’t put down and the end result packs a massive punch. Welcome back KOL! The Staves - ‘ Devotion’ - One of the singles released from their stunning new album ‘Good Woman’ , this song captures all of the best elements of the Staves. Their angelic harmonies are here but so are the Bon Iver inspired synths and understated piano lines, well crafted lyrics and a mel