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Childish Gambino, ‘Because the Internet’

Overall, Because the Internet is at the height of relevancy, a truly modern album that examines modern human relationships within the ever invading influence of the world wide web and the trappings of fame. [continued]
Interview: Tigerlily on EDM and Feminism

“Being a girl in the industry is great because initially it’s much easier to be recognised and get your foot in the door. However once you’re in, it can be very hard to be respected and taken seriously.” [continued]
An Interview With: Ticho

Eric Clapton once declared: “there is something primitively soothing about blues, and it goes straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.” In St Andrews, there’s no need to look very far to have this feeling – just go and listen to Ticho. [continued]
Gig Review: QOTSA

After a long and cold wait, finally inside this vast new arena, we happily and protectively assumed our positions on the front barrier which fully justified our early (admittedly keen) arrival at the venue. The support act was Troy Van Leeuwen’s side project ‘Sweethead’ although he did not play with them on the night. The [continued]
M.I.A, ‘Matangi’

Diverse and wrought with political aggression, yet also with glimpses of the personal behind the rage. It’s possibly M.I.A’s most commercial work to date, yet also some of her most experimental. [continued]
A New City – ‘Vapor City’

Travis Stewart AKA Machinedrum has done something different with his debut album on Ninja Tune, titled Vapor City – a concept album. [continued]
Rap and French Suburban Identity

Je suis l’espace où je suis: Constructing banlieue identity in French rap music. [continued]
Sunday Mourning: An Homage to Lou Reed

The pounding, propelling percussion, the distinct twang of guitar and a constant, driving piano riff, all ascending into a honky tonk, trance like rhythm, then swiftly and suddenly interrupted by a distinct snarling vocal; “I’m waiting for the man… 26 dollars in my hand” as we’re instantly launched into the seemingly autobiographical tale of a junkie headed [continued]
Post-Rock Instrumental Music: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide Post-Rock Instrumental music is perhaps not a genre that too many people are overly familiar with, it can be difficult to immerse yourself in but the real key is patience and trying to develop an appreciation of the sheer scale and intricacies upon which these songs rely. One of the defining features [continued]
Hip Hop 2013: Ones To Watch

There’s no denying it, 2012 was momentous for Hip Hop. From your car radio, to the freshest club music, to MTV Award Ceremonies, Hip Hop well and truly dominated 2012. Nestled between a lacklustre, acoustic, lulling indie scene and an EDM obsessed succession of chart hits, Hip Hop gave us a refreshing, unique and varied [continued]