With funky, disco elements that align them with the likes of LCD Soundsystem and more recently Formation, Park Hotel have bust onto the scene with 'Gone As A Friend'. The Fierce Panda-released single comes ahead of a London show at The Lexington on 16 February and points to a groove-heavy year ahead for the somewhat enigmatic newcomers, centred on the creative duo of Tim Abbey and Rebeca Marcos-Rosa. Check in to Park Hotel. -G.O'B