The man with the Midas touch, ante-ambient
How Brian Eno’s solo debut Here Come the Warm Jets cemented his legacy as one of music’s most unconventional yet influential figures.
Noonday Dream revisited: How one gig opened my eyes to the full beauty of Ben Howard’s latest album
Released back in June 2018, Ben Howard’s Noonday Dream was drastically unlike any of his previous works, dividing fans and critics alike. Initially panned by many (music writer Alex Large included) for its sombre and desolate tones , the album is a slow burner that has to be experienced live
NeighbourHOOD Grammys 2019
Editor-in-Chief, Andy Djaba, is joined by the NeighbourHOOD Grammys Committee, Walé Osikomaiya, Jamell Samuels and Jamil Wallace, to bring you the most hotly anticipated awards show of the year, #HOODGrammys2019
Kendrick vs Kendrick: To Pimp A Butterfly or good kid m.A.A.d city?
As the end of a decade in which Kendrick Lamar has dominated approaches, which of his records is truly the best?
Kobala Revisited: Afriquoi storm XOYO
Afriquoi describe themselves simply as an “afro supergroup” who perform “live African dance music fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities”. Its band members: Andre Marmot (on percussion), Jally Kebba Susso (kora), Fiston Lusambo (guitar), Andre Espeut (voice) and Nico Bentley (production) certainly live up to this
Bad luck for Ben Howard fans
It’s easy to forget that Ben Howard released an album last year. It came and went, with no hit singles and an understated sound almost unrecognisable compared to the cheery beach-folk of his debut. The nature of this quiet and underdiscussed release is what makes the decision to perform
James Blake’s Assume Form doesn’t quite take shape
In a bid to ditch the “sad boy" label, electronic singer-songwriter James Blake’s latest work contains more upbeat sounds and a host of features. Miles Gulliford argues that his efforts are in vain.
The wicked WIZRD of Sauce
Future has always been a hit-making machine. Earlier in his career he adopted (and simultaneously established) a decidedly pimpish Atlanta trapper sound. Since then, Future has achieved ridiculous international recognition, the DJ Eskimo tags long gone. What set him apart from a Wacka Flaka or a Jeezy was his consistent
The man who shocked the world
Three years on from the death of music icon David Bowie, Felix pays tribute by ruminating on some of the more overlooked tracks from his magnificent and eclectic career.
Andy’s Top Ten Most Anticipated Albums of 2019
Editor-in-Chief, Andy Djaba, continues his assault on the Music section
Home-grown Imperial band heads to New Cross for single release party
Candy’s Room take to the stage at the Amersham Arms this Friday night to debut new single ‘Hither Green’.
Andy’s Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums of 2018
After a term of writing about the library and Union breakfast, Editor-in-Chief, Andy Djaba, makes his triumphant return to the Music section