The Colourblind and the Birds share the radiant and bold debut album Baying for Blood. An introspective sonic journey into the complexities of mental health through a sprawling soundscape of angular synths, tight beats and urgent vocal delivery. Spearheaded by enigmatic London-based producer Flip X, this 15-track project is a powerful fusion of genres, brought […]
Tag: trip-hop
Five For Friday – 19th January 2024
SARIKA – ‘Nightrunner’ After making her impactful introduction last year, fast-rising artist SARIKA is looking to continue that shimmering form into 2024 as she drops her emotive new single ‘Nightrunner’. With her warm and passionate vocals layered across a sweeping piano-led production throughout, she continues her rise as one of the more exciting names doing […]
Five For Friday – 24th November 2023
Blinky Bill – ‘Dracula’ After an already incredible run of releases these last few years, Nairobi-based artist Blinky Bill continues his inventive intentions on the shimmering new gem ‘Dracula’. Continuing to explore more of that bold and adventurous direction he is known for, this new outing is another bold and dynamic entry in his ever-evolving […]
Five For Friday – 7th April 2023
Ziggy D’Amato – ‘Damages’ With his previous release ‘Tina’s Nite Club’ finding huge support upon its release, fast-rising artist Ziggy D’Amato continues the support for his forthcoming EP ‘Maya Blue’ with the breezy new single ‘Damages’. Bringing back more of that rich and shimmering indie-rock swagger he is known for, his newest delight makes for …
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Beneath The Surface: Peak Futures
Good tidings friends! I hope you are all well and ready to sink, jump, hop and flip into the weekend, but before you pour yourself that bevvie and descend into pure relaxation I have some reading material that will perfectly accompany your Friday arvo! This weeks Beneath the Surface feature is with the marvellous 6- …
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NEW MUSIC: Smotherly Love – Less Shoulders, More Coping
Hailing from “the less fake-tanned parts of Essex,” Sam Masters glides into indie-psychedelia with his solo project Smotherly Love. Released in July, the debut single Less Shoulders, More Coping exhibits Masters’ finesse for songwriting, featuring shimmering guitar tones that transition seamlessly into brooding FX-heavy production. As the track’s title suggests, Less Shoulders, More Coping is an examination of isolation. …
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In Conversation with Dark Optics
Combining elements of trip-hop, rock, instrumental hip-hop and ambient down-tempo music, Dark Optics is something very different. A project by Sheffield producer and musician L. Davies, Dark Optics is an experimental force. We had a chance to chat with Dark Optics about his latest EP Remember When, future plans and how to discover new music. …
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