Ali Waite gives us his musings on the flourishing Sussex scene.
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Listen/review: Cecilia Ebba - Just Fantasy
Cecilia’s natural gift for crafting layered and immersive songs is fully on display as she takes us through the conflicts that beset every dreamer
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Listen/review: Mahalia - Proud Of Me Ft. Little Simz
The nineteen-year-old rising star from Leicester keeps it simple, and in so doing, keeps it dazzlingly real.
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Listen/review: Sharna Bass - Buss A 9
With its future R&B soundscapes, direct cutting lyricism and extraordinary production this is certainly the work of a confident and worthy new artist.
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Listen/review: Frank Leone - Huffing Paint
There’s an arresting sadness in the two note riff that forms the basis of Frank Leone’s new song ‘Huffing Paint’.
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listen/review Connie Constance - Let Go
“Let Go” is an engaging, introspective track that makes for another strong entry in Connie Constance’s catalogue.
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Listen/review: Poppy Ajudha - Spilling Into You
Ajudha’s notable vocal skills, thoughtful songwriting, and impressive visuals make for a meaningful musical experience that will leave audiences craving more.
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Listen/review: Anna Burch - 2 Cool 2 Care
There’s a playful dose of irony in her dulcet tone which makes this one transcend the lowly pathos (well, neediness) of its character to make something fun, and ultimately kinda cute in the best possible way.
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Listen/review: Pussy Riot - Police State
It’s exhilarating to hear them refusing to compromise on their politicised art while still crafting top shelf bangers.
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Listen/review: Akh - Jungle Fever
We all deserve to get down to this one next time we're in the club, so come on world.
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Listen/review: Snoh Aalegra - Sometimes
Kick back and get lost in the effervescent waveyness of this beaut.
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Listen/review: Fatima - Somebo
Fatima pushes the boundaries of music in the most intelligent and appealing ways.
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Listen/review: Aadae - Flatline (Make Me Lose My Mind)
Aadae brings the classic afro-funk and high-life vibes of her Nigerian heritage into play.
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Listen/review: Jonti - Sleeping and Falling
Whether or not our comparisons are barking up the wrong tree is totally besides the point, this is interesting stuff.
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Album Review: Tusks - Dissolve
This journey finds new horizons when heard late at night through headphones with nothing but the candidly expressive instrumentation piercing the stillness of the night.
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Listen/review: Shopping - The Hype
When your band is called Shopping and you pop this kinda stuff in a song called ‘The Hype’ it all begins to feel suspiciously zeitgeisty.
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Listen/review: Ancient Ocean - Rift Valleys
This thrilling eight minute piece by Ancient Ocean has all the hallmarks of great ambient composition.
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Listen/review: Kiasmos - Blurred
This incredibly understated and beautiful song from Icelandic duo Kiasmos is one of the more impressive electronic pieces to have come our way.
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Listen/review: Fanshore & Tropic - Sunlight
A definite relish for the more elemental funk sampling of nineties rap.
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Listen/review: The Souljazz Orchestra - Dog Eat Dog World
It’s hard not to get swept up in the Ottawa group’s emancipatory joy.
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