Matt Helders picks his late night tracks
For the new edition in the compilation series Late Night Tales, Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys has selected his all time favourite Late Night tracks. The varied selection moves from classic rock and indie to hip hop, electro, soundtracks and soul - reflecting a typical listening session back at Matt's after a night out.
The compilation also includes an exclusive cover of the club classic 'Dreamer' by Living Joy that Matt recorded with producer Ross Orton and singer Nesreen Shah!
Check out the tracklisting below:
1. Goblin - Connexion
2. Matt Helders feat Nesreen Shah - Dreamer
3. Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain
4. Yamasuki - Yama Yama
5. Zeph & Azeem - Play The Drum
6. DJ Format - Charity Shop Soundclash
7. Little Barrie - Free Salute
8. The Black Keys - Thickfreakness
9. The Stooges - Dirt
10. Johnny & The Hurricanes - Sheba
11. Modeselektor feat Puppetmastaz - The Dark Side Of The Sun
12. Mos Def - Ms. Fat Booty
13. Luniz - I Got 5 On It (Original Clean Short Mix)
14. The Coral - Grey Harpoon
15. Minnie Riperton - Reasons
16. Roots Manuva - Dreamy Days
17. Ty - Break The Lock
18. Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe
19. The Rapture - Olio
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