7 TRACKS WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING IN THE WHAT HI-FI? TEST ROOMS

Summer's here, so you might be expecting us to have been testing with sun-soaked pop bangers and throwaway feel-good tunes.

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But this month's list is as broad and varied as ever, featuring Slipknot and Portishead and peppered with hints of '90s nostalgia and a big slice of lunar loveliness courtesy of Clint Mansell's Moon soundtrack.

WHAT WAS THAT LORDE

Lorde’s new track, her first solo release since her 2021 album Solar Power, has been highly anticipated, and while we don't believe it’s her strongest song lyrically, it’s still an undisputed banger. While it starts low-key, the track quickly gives way to an infectious, grungey synth baseline, juxtaposing the atmospheric electronic effects and Lorde’s raw, emotive vocals nicely. The track is brimming with angst, and though it retreads her retrospective style of teenage instability, it still manages to sound energetic and fresh.

WELCOME TO LUNAR INDUSTRIES

CLINT MANSELL

Moon is a compelling, thoughtful movie that deals with what it means to be human, with a personable, emotive and affecting performance from Sam Rockwell. Clint Mansell's stark, impactful compositions go hand in hand with the film’s visuals, as they tackle the desolation and loneliness of space. The minimal piano that underpins