• Just a Little Thing About Hip Hop

    Just a Little Thing About Hip Hop

    Hip-hop for the longest time has always been present in my life, from the music and dance to the language and the style. However, it was only three years ago that I found myself seeking an understanding of the movement. [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]

  • Gig Review: Mogwai

    Gig Review: Mogwai

    Famed for their intensely loud live performances and distorted soundscapes it came as something of a surprise that Mogwai somehow seemed, at times, to be dwarfed by the venue. [continued]

  • RLOTW #4: Dreamville

    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

    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]

  • St Andrews Sands: Part Two

    This week’s St Andrews Sands features a mix of chillwave, heavy bass, neo-soul and post-hardcore rock, with a bit of trap thrown in for good measure. [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

    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]

  • St Andrews Sands: Part One

    St Andrews Sands: Part One

    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]