Most of us are looking forward to clocking off until the New Year, including Manchester’s Shy Luv who are ending their 2016 “with a special treat, a synth-funk cuver of SBTRKT’s ‘Pharaohs’.” Synth-funk is exactly what you get, as guitars, bass and breathy croons blend with dance beats in their typically playful style. A little over four minutes, the track stretches out from a safe funky two-step to a club-worthy shuffle and then into territory for busting out those vintage disco moves. Along with our other favourite Shy Luv track, ‘Joyrider’, this SBTRKT cover is really one you want to have lined up for that New Year’s Eve playlist. - HT