From the acerbic bass-hop of her breakthrough EP Alias, to the softcore europop of her (sorely underrated) debut album Nymph, UK rapper and vocalist Shygirl has cycled through many styles. But it’s dance music where she’s always felt most at home, her audacious persona a natural fit in the lineage
When English music duo Zero 7 wrote the song Don’t Call It Love with collaborator Swim Surreal over a decade ago, they had no idea they were sowing the seeds of what would eventually materialise into the trio’s new album (and Swim Surreal’s debut), In The Half Light. In
Burial and Kode9’s latest split EP, Phoneglow / Eyes Go Blank, marks a significant, if somewhat contentious, moment in the evolution of both artists’ sounds. While paying homage to their UK electronic music roots, this release also highlights a potential creative tension, particularly in Burial’s work. The polarisation caused
For most artists, tours are times of focus and endurance, challenging passages of time where everything is channeled toward one thing alone: the show. For DJ Lag, the extensive global trek supporting his acclaimed debut album Meeting With The King was a transformative experience. The South African producer and innovator
We spoke to Budapest-based multi-instrumentalist babapiros, about his latest release ‘Heaven Sent’ with daniel aron and HALOSARA, his musical journey so far as well as his creative process. Long-time collaborating musicians daniel aron, babapiros and HALOSARA released their debut single ‘Heaven Sent’, on June 28 2024 via Budapest-based Théque Records. The
We spoke to up-and-coming Pop-rock superstar Raquel Kiaraa about her latest single ‘Swim In Our Ocean’ released on June 28th, 2024 via Sono Rak Corp, the inspiration behind her music, as well as how she creates her unique sound. Raquel’s emotive single premiered and received acclaim from notable tastemaker NOTION. Her
Peggy Gou’s long awaited debut album I Hear You arrives with promise, but on the back of such an extended rollout, some tracks feel less fresh. The South Korean-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer showcases her journey from underground favorite to global dance music sensation, yet the album’s lack of cohesive
For New York-based DJs and producers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield, history is a lens through which to view the present. Their popular Coloring Lessons events are rooted in homage – recalling the culture and approach of formative house events like The Loft and clubs like Shelter, while remaining in
Life begins in medias res – its head spinning horns warping into focus through bulbous filters, as if we’re entering the party at its peak. The latest single from Jamie xx and another taste of upcoming album In Waves (due in September) continues the UK producer’s foray into euphoric, sexy house
While the news of PC Music’s shutdown sent shockwaves through most of the music community, for anyone paying attention to founder A.G Cook over the past two years, it probably felt like a probability. From soundtracking films to producing for Beyoncé, the UK producer’s growing presence in more mainstream circles
