With their ninth studio album A Moon Shaped Pool released earlier this year and cries for them to return and headline Glastonbury, ever since they last did in 2003 – was Radiohead’s announcement as Glastonbury’s first […]
Helter Seltzer by We Are Scientists
It’s pretty much ten years to the day that We Are Scientists released their infamous Indie Rock anthem, ‘Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt’, which encapsulated all that was to love about the genre. Fast forward […]
Criolo @ Belgrave Music Hall 23/04/16
Despite being a prominent Hip-Hop figure in his native homeland of Brazil, there must have been slight apprehension on behalf of Criolo and his live band. Apprehension built in the fact that they were scheduled […]
Criolo @ Belgrave Music Hall 23/4/16
Achieving an ever growing amount success and recognition in his native Brazil, Criolo brings his unique sound of adventurously infused hip-hop to the UK for the very first time. Born to migrants in the North […]
Colour Theory by Submotion Orchestra
The Leeds collective Submotion Orchestra arrive with fourth studio album Colour Theory and continue to gather admirers. With vocalist Ruby Wood taking a step back to enjoy being a new mum, there is a greater […]
Preview: Gassed @ Beaver Works 4/3/16
On the back of two sell-out events at Hifi, Grime night Gassed returns with a huge line up at Beaver Works. 2015 was undoubtedly the year of Grime and Gassed showcases of which led to […]
Death of an Artist
Heather Nash and Niall Ballinger discuss whether the death of an artist changes their public image. Yes When a prominent figure in the arts community dies, it is devastating. So many people seem to […]
Village Party 2 by Alex Wiley
Chicago’s Alex Wiley rose to prominence in 2014 with the release of Village Party. Hits like ‘Vibration’ and ‘Ova’ meant his next instalment was always going to be heavily anticipated and the official follow up, […]
13 by Norman Westberg
Although Norman Westberg is best known for co-founding and playing guitar in the band Swans, his latest release is a solo album titled 13. The album offers up three extended pieces composed by Westberg which […]
Bleeds by Roots Manuva
Veteran of the London hip-hop scene since the mid-90s Roots Manuva is back with his sixth studio LP Bleeds. Four years after his last release the forty-two year old has returned with a record that […]
Life by Dan Friel
Life serves as an exhibition of the mayhem that is ubiquitous in Dan Friel’s unique brand of noise. Awash with pulsating melodies, uncompromising heavy rhythms and prominent synth action, the record guides you above and […]