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RLOTW #6: Kitsuné

‘Kitsune’ is Japanese for ‘fox’ and in Japanese folklore, the fox has the power to change its appearance, which perfectly demonstrates the label’s many creative directions. What is more, it can even take on human form, implying that Kitsuné is the embodiment and personification of music and fashion. [continued]
Thrift Hop: Second Edition

Like a Hip Hop Tony Robinson, Ed Martin is scouring the charity shops of St Andrews for musical artefacts, appropriating the taste of a previous generation and giving new life to the albums that we would all be worse off for having lost. [continued]
Artist Spotlight: Jay Electronica

It’s not often one of those MCs come around that really hits you with every line – but Jay Electronica is one of them. [continued]
St Andrews Sands: Part Four

As we know all too well, as lovable and quaint as St Andrews is, there come moments where not even the sight of the never-ending North Sea can alleviate the feeling that we’re being held hostage within the town’s three streets. [continued]
RLOTW #5: L.I.E.S.

“Scuzzy and fucked up… not college party jams” – Ron Morelli on L.I.E.S. Records [continued]
Why DeRulo Is Better Than Dylan

There’s no shame in liking Derulo wholeheartedly. I even think that he’s better than IYAZ. [continued]
RLOTW #4: Dreamville

Dreamville has been seven years in the making and is the “result of years of learning and figuring this game out”. [continued]
RLOTW #3: Innervisions

Our Record Label of the Week series allows our writers to connect with their audience in a different manner; instead of presenting a new song they enjoyed or showcasing an artist they saw live, they attempt to explain the relevance and powerful presence of an entire label. Whether it houses a plethora of genres, or… [continued]
Beyoncé, Sex and Feminism

To say that the only way a woman can be successful is to show off her body is erroneous. A woman is showing off her body in conjunction with a great many other techniques to “get noticed”. If we take the example of Beyoncé, yes, she uses her body to advertise herself but she also… [continued]
RLOTW #2: LuckyMe

The label’s roster of dynamic producers have graced the top of the charts, think Azealia Banks and Kanye West, yet their ethos remains firmly rooted in their foundations, a mantra proudly displayed on the label’s website: LuckyMe Music, Art, Parties. [continued]