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Reviews
- Lapalux: When You’re Gone
"Lapalux goes further than testing the limits of his laptop" - Paper Tiger: Illuminated EP
The EP shows, if proof was needed, that the best is just around the corner. - Lana Del Rey: Born To Die
For all the accusations and frenzy of opinion, Lana Del Rey's debut shows enough moments of brilliance. - Freddie Gibbs: Cold Day In Hell
One of the worst rap projects we've heard yet. - M.E.D: Classic
Produced almost entirely by Madlib, the man who turned Guilty Simpson into Noam Chomsky - LV + Joshua Idelhen
Cheeky and infectious, Routes offers something very fun. - Toro Y Moi: Freaking Out
"An upbeat, solid set of songs—and a step in that pop-idol direction." - Benji Boko: Beats, Treats & All Things Unique
Settling in Brighton, exciting new producer Benji Boko proclaims to carve his music from records found in the second-hand shops... - Push T: Fear of God
The Little brother of Clipse, Thornton, is back for the first time with his long awaited solo mixtape, Fear of God. - Embee: The Mellow Turning Moment
"The Mellow Turning Moment is probably Embee’s furthest venture from his musical starting point to date."
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Blog
- Live: Belleruche @ Scala, 31 May
The turntable soul group Belleruche released their fourth and latest album Rollerchain on Tru Thoughts last week. We’re offering Beatnik’s... - Amon Tobin ‘ISAM’ Show@Brixton Academy
Seriously don’t miss this show. Mind-boggling. Tickets here. - WOLF CLUB@Queen of Hoxton
This Saturday don’t miss the third instalment of WOLF CLUB at the Queen of Hoxton. Hosted by much hyped new... - Henry Wu: Stir Fry Beats
We can’t get enough of South London producer Henry Wu right now. One of the founding members of live 2step... - Smashing Clouds@Camp
Head down to see Mt.Wolf for Smashing Blouse at Camp this Thursday. Fusing folk and current electronic wonders they are... - Julio Iglesias: La Mer (Live)
Who’d have thought you’d be in need of more Julio in your life. - Major Lazer: Get Free (ft. Amber Coffman)
Major Lazer’s new track features Amber Coffman of the Dirty Projectors. Diplo and Switch are playing around the UK this... - Hennessy Musician Competition
Wow this looks good for any upcoming musicians and bands. To celebrate the brand’s endless dedication to music, culture and... - Daedelus & Taylor Mcferrin@Village Underground
Don’t miss this. You should know about Stones Throw’s Daedelus – but Brainfeeder’s Taylor McFerrin is another artist you have... - Big K.R.I.T.: 4eva N a Day
Southern US producer/MC Big K.R.I.T. drops a new mixtape for free download. Some fine production on this. Download on this...