Friendly Fires are finally back with new material, and from the sound of "Magnetic" it's been worth the wait with that shimmering, propulsive production is exactly what we've come to expect from them. The fact they're describing this album as a journey of rediscovery is intriguing; there's something rather lovely about a band taking the time to genuinely reconnect with what makes them tick rather than just knocking out a quick follow-up. If you've been missing that particular brand of crystalline synth-pop energy, this could be the moment to pay attention, especially with an intimate London show on the horizon.