Louis Culture shares two new singles 'Grammar' and 'No Love'
South London's Louis Culture is back with two fresh singles, 'Grammar' and 'No Love'. These tracks showcase his versatility as he navigates between...
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26 photos of Black British music tease upcoming V&A exhibition
The V&A East Museum has announced its maiden exhibition, The Music Is Black: A British Story, aiming to spotlight the influence of Black British music on both UK and global culture.
The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light review | The Streets return with brilliance
★★★★☆ After a 12-year hiatus, The Streets have returned with a welcome blend of old and new. The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light is comfortingly familiar and yet betrays subtle strands of maturity.
whynow is the time to listen to… TS Lagga
We speak to emerging rapper TS Lagga about education, how to define success and why he decided to open his GCSE results on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival.
whynow is the time to listen to… LEMFRECK
Newport rapper Lemfreck shares his second, and by far his most ambitious, project yet today. Divided into three parts, Blood, Sweat & Fears is a pensive, atmospheric project that pulls you into its orbit. Paying special homage to the rising rapper’s Welsh roots, the record also demonstrates there are plenty of sides to L E M F R E C K’s sonic craft.
El Londo: ‘No matter who you are, we all connect over the love of making music’
Following the recent release of his THANKSLONDO project – a showcase in the UK rap scene’s thriving underground talent – we speak to producer and singer-songwriter El Londo.
Pink Tape review | Lil Uzi Vert delivers a lengthy rap-rock rollercoaster that was worth the wait
★★★★☆
Pink Tape is as distinctive as it is extensive, running over 90 minutes and fusing genres under a peculiar umbrella that is Lil Uzi Vert’s and Lil Uzi Vert’s alone.
Golden Child review | Ash Olsen shows moments of flair on imitative debut album
★★★☆☆
Ash Olsen’s debut album Golden Child gives plenty of reasons to keep track of the rising Norwegian rapper – even if some if it sounds like its been heard all-too-often before.
Split Decision review | Dave and Central Cee spar with aplomb in heavyweight matchup
★★★★☆
Dave and Central Cee’s surprise collaborative EP Split Decision demonstrates the pair’s penmanship, with puns on cars, clothes, women and footballers seamlessly interspersed with an impressive blend of swagger and introspection.
Almost Healed review | Bloated, one-dimensional self-therapy from Lil Durk
★★☆☆☆
Lil Durk has a lot to say and a track record for possessing an ability to deliver it – but that’s not what we get on his latest album, Almost Healed.
Pistolz & Pearlz review | Almost drunk karaoke from Kodak Black
★☆☆☆☆
Kodak Black’s Pistolz & Pearlz is likely to be the Florida rapper’s final album with Atlantic Records, but he seems as uninterested making the album as I am listening to it.
Frozemode: ‘We really believe we can get to the top of this game’
Still recovering from The Great Escape festival? You’re not alone. London alt-hip-hop trio Frozemode played out five sets across the weekend – as well as enjoyed all the shenanigans the Brighton-held festival has to offer.
