Christmas Albums: The Good, The Bad, The Bizarre
Every holiday season, we’re greeted with the same familiar playlist of Christmas songs, but what else is out there? What can you discover off the beaten path?
Music
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Kohnfused about classical?
Each week Michael Kohn introduces us to one famous and one obscure classical composition, attempting to break down barriers and make the genre more accessible. Last week was Ravel and Britten featuring French Horns.
Imperial’s Roy Juxon Returns
Music Editor Asad Raja reviews Roy Juxon's new single GTYG
Passing the Aux to Gabriela Zibikowska
Jamie XX - Loud Places
Bringing Classical Back To The Masses
Stravinski - Rite of SpringI may as well start with my favourite piece of music- and it’s one I played to a friend who never liked classical music, but fell in love with this piece. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, originally a ballet, tells the story of ancient Russian Pagan
Passing the Aux to Gabriel Kassayie
Lenzman - African Dream
SAWAYAMA - Album of the Year?
Rina Sawayama, the up and coming Japanese-born British singer-songwriter, has built a rabid fanbase, in no small part thanks to her brilliant debut album.
Felix recommends - Shrines
Music Editor Miles Guiiford recommends the Armand Hammer album 'Shrines' to fans of Earl Sweatshirt and Milo as lyrically tight and an unnerving experience. According to him their aggressive sound is perfect for a commute
Hard hitting EP from Hamburg duo
Music Editor Martin Flerin reviews Extrawelt's "Little we know" EP which he recommends for fans of Max Cooper, Dominik Eulberg and Minilogue
Hit-Boy Scopes, The Butcher Slices
Across the track list, Hit Boy effectively blends grandiose drums, ear-catching synths and dramatic vocal samples in just the right ratios to paint an appropriate backdrop for Benny’s bars.
Disclosure... Guys... What Happened?
ENERGY is a mess, a simultaneously enjoyable and frustrating experience. To explain why we’re going back to 2013.
Felix recommends - Global edition
Two records from across the globe that we think are fantastic