The long and winding road to Jay Electronica's 'new' record, Act II
Blog-era hip-hop fans rejoice! It’s time to put the kids to bed, forget about the mortgage and plug into the record you’ve all been waiting for… and waiting for…
Ten years of The Age of Adz, Sufjan Stevens’ embrace of the unexpected
When first faced with his own celebrity, Sufjan Stevens responded with a left-field masterclass that today turns ten years old.
The storm of Internet Money, hip-hop’s chart-topping collective
They’ve shaped the past and defined the present, but with their debut album B4 The Storm, hip-hop’s most powerful production posse are angling for the future.
The Killers' new record Imploding The Mirage is an unexpected 2020 highlight
It’s unlikely to win over any new fans, but Imploding The Mirage renews some of The Killers’ strongest tenets - and it's one hell of a listen.
Introducing Tayo Sound: UK street busker, vision of the future
It’s been a big two years for Reading teen Tayo Oyekan, who’s gone from hustling neighbourhood busker to international recording artist.
Aminé, and finding balance amongst the limbo of loss
He’s one of the most exciting newcomers of the last five years, and with Limbo, Aminé’s ready to step into the next phase – just so long as he can still indulge that trademark energy.
Breathe Deep, and the fusion of Oscar Jerome’s many sides
Oscar Jerome is as well-read as he is talented, and his far-reaching influences, steeped in diversity, have helped make him one of the jazz scenes most exciting arrivals.
You can’t spell Manchester without an Aitch
On a pandemic-precipitated break from the road, Manchester emcee Aitch returns to the city that helped make him one of UK hip-hop’s hottest emcees.
The Old Thief is Dead, Hail To The Thief!
A celebration of the furiously frustrated ‘Hail to the Thief,’ which stands as Radiohead’s most timely — and most prescient — record.
Meet Albert Salt, who returns with Even Out, after having never really left
Amongst film scores, playing alongside Gordi and his work with Juno Disco, Melbourne-based musician Albert Salt doesn't keep still.
Lost in the Fire: Hip-Hop and the 2008 Universal Blaze
It’s been one year since Jody Rosen and The New York Times revealed the extent of the damage – and the scope of the cover-up – left in the wake of the 2008 Universal Studios Fire, and whilst hip-hop seemed to escape largely unscathed, the loss runs deeper than just bars.
Shut up and play the hits: The myth of non-political music
For some fans of rock acts, Blackout Tuesday dredged up some undesirable politics – the exact kind they’d been indulging for decades.
10 years of Janelle Monáe's The ArchAndroid, and its complex creator
It’s been ten years since Janelle Monáe burst forth with The ArchAndroid, but why has her blockbuster decade left her on the periphery of the pop conversation?
Manu Dibango and the Soul Makossa
These are unprecedented times, and they’re sure to bring unprecedented losses. Cameroonian jazz pioneer Manu Dibango changed the world with “Soul Makossa,” an indelible record with a special place in hip-hop.
Coxy's Biggest Break: The daytime TV star's rich history with hip-hop
Coxy, the mild-mannered bloke at the centre of the Australian travel show, actually had his big break years prior, in rap music.
Learnings from The Avalanches' legendary Since I Left You, 20 years later
In the lead up to the album's 20th anniversary, it’s well worth learning a little more about that unlikely classic record.
Tom Misch, on building a world with Yussef Dayes: "We never intended to make an album."
On their new collaborative album, Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes prove a potent mix, pushing each other in intriguing directions.
Meet Convenience Store, who bring a slow-burning indie stir with Right Here
The Melbourne-based DIY outfit blend together genres for their latest single; part-King Krule, part-War on Drugs.
King Kendal: How LMFAO's Redfoo ended up on Kendrick's King Kunta
Redfoo has a writing credit on Kendrick Lamar’s King Kunta, which begs the question of how the hell did that happen? We investigate.
Discovering Daniel Aged: The LA musician collaborating with Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean released two new tracks to streaming on Friday – previously vinyl-only releases – and as always, there’s much to discuss. First up: who is Daniel Aged?