Music

After a six year break from the music scene, Dido is still on my mind

The release, which sees Dido contemplating marriage and motherhood, comes ahead of tours across the UK, Europe, and North America - her first in 15 years.

A sonic odyssey that mystifies as much as it inspires

Adorned with a cowboy hat and staring longingly into the camera during the promo video, the elder Knowles sister knows how to build hype for an album, following it up by providing us with another experimental and soulful LP. Its demo-like quality and cryptic lyrics may discourage new listeners,

A big fish in an even bigger pond

Picking up where 2017’s The Weather left off, Aussie psychedelic rockers Pond are back, and they’re bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.

Powerful lyricism and unbridled virtuosity

That’s right, Felix Music has gone classical.

Ariana Grande’s thank u, next is a mature and conscientious pop classic

Only half a year after the release of pop landmark Sweetener, Ariana Grande is back, this time reflecting on the turbulence and tragedy of the preceding months.

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?

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

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

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.