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The almost impossible, arguably futile practice of writing about leaks was presented with a new challenge this week in the form of several Frank Ocean-related surfacings. The chatter comes at an interesting time for Ocean fans, who are still reeling from the coverage surrounding the revered artist’s divisive Coachella set. As previously reported, Ocean ultimately […]
In support of his recent third album, UGLY, Northampton music rebel slowthai took the new batch of guitar-driven, punk-inspired bangers out for a series of small, intimate shows as part of the Jägermeister Best Night Of Your Life pub tour. Fans in Sunderland, Blackpool, Milton Keynes, London, Bath and Northampton were given the chance to grab a ticket for just £1 (and […]
With his new album, UGLY, just around the corner (March 3, to be exact), Northampton punk-rhymer slowthai has teamed up with Jägermeister for a six-date tour of some of his favourite boozers around the country. The Jägermeister Best Night Of Your Life pub tour kicks off at the end of this month, running through towns that tend to get overlooked […]
After a two-year hiatus, Osheaga came back with a bang as over 120,000 fans descended upon Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau to celebrate live music from artists all over the world. The energy was palpable, the crowd was civil, and the artists were magnetic, making Osheaga’s 15th anniversary one to be remembered. The five stages showcased a solid lineup of […]
We’re closing out the last Friday in February with a bang. Kanye West is back with Donda 2 (or, at least, an in-progress version of it). Conway the Machine dropped his highly-anticipated album, God Don’t Make Mistakes, featuring the standout song “Stressed.” And EarthGang linked up with JID and J. Cole for the dizzying anthem “WATERBOYZ.” This […]
Denzel Curry has shared his new song “Zatoichi” with Slowthai. The track also arrives with a jaw-dropping Adrian Villagomez-directed video featuring dancer/performer Sophia Gaspard. Shot on location in Peru, the cinematic effort sees Curry once again delving into a sci-fi/Western aesthetic, similar to the video for his recent single “Walkin.” In this case, “Zatoichi” is inspired by the 1960s […]
Brockhampton dropped their Roadrunner album back in April, and now the outfit’s frontman Kevin Abstract is back with new solo material. “Slugger” is the rapper’s first new solo material since 2019’s Arizona Baby, and it sees him once again adopting a fresh aesthetic. With a distinctively west-coast swagger, the song features appearances from SNOT and previous tourmate Slowthai. Romil, […]
Let’s be honest: It’s been an unusual year in music so far. At the midway point of 2021, many of the heavyweights in rap and pop are still holding on to their albums, waiting for the full-blown return of live concerts and festivals. In their absence, up-and-comers like Pooh Shiesty and Olivia Rodrigo have stepped […]
Over the past decade and a bit, the resourcefulness of British music, particularly Black British music, has made it the cultural powerhouse it is today. Rappers and producers from the UK are now setting pace across the globe, but a big part of that success is owed to the tireless creatives working behind the cameras. […]
The Grammy Awards have always been controversial. For as long as they have existed (61 years), their results have been hotly debated. This year, however, “music’s biggest night” was perhaps its most controversial ever. Already on the backfoot thanks to pandemic restrictions, with no live audience and awards presented on an outdoor stage, the ceremony netted its […]
