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[REVIEW] Gianna Sits Between Versions Of Herself On ‘Behind The Wings’
gianna’s debut EP Behind The Wings is a cohesive and emotionally aware project that leans into atmosphere and identity. It’s a controlled, intimate listen that builds its impact through mood, consistency and a clear sense of self.
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[REVIEW] 'Paracosm' Proves Absolutely Is Stepping Into Her Own Lane As She Makes Her Biggest Artistic Statement To Date
Paracosm sees Absolutely refine her sound and sharpen her emotional storytelling. With strong highlights in “Trojan Horse,” “Natural Disaster” and “I Just Don’t Know You Yet,” the album balances ambition with control, marking clear growth from CEREBRUM.
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[REVIEW] The Best Debut Mixtape of 2025? JayaHadADream Might’ve Just Dropped It
JayaHadADream isn’t just an emerging name in UK rap, she’s shaping up to be one of its most vital new voices. With her debut mixtape Happiness From Agony, the Cambridge-born, Jamaican-Irish rapper delivers a project that turns vulnerability into strength and solidifies her place in the scene. From the very first minute of the tape, you’re immediately pulled in through the first track ‘State Of The World’. With its melodic strength and sharp lyricism Jaya straight away sets th


[REVIEW] Gilles Peterson’s We Out Her Festival continues to shine as one of the UK’s most heart-thawing experiences
Nestled within Dorset’s rolling countryside lies a nexus of UK jazz, soul and beyond. Expertly curated with an expansive spectrum of music and culture, WOH has mastered a magical alchemy that draws together people of all ages and walks of life into a glistening, love-bound community.
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[REVIEW] Blood Orange Weaves Memories, Loss, And Homecoming Into His Striking Return 'Essex Honey'
Blood Orange’s Essex Honey is a striking return after six years, weaving grief, Essex memories, and a heavy roster of collaborators into a 14-track record that feels both intimate and expansive. With moments of raw vulnerability and flashes of bold experimentation, Dev Hynes delivers one of his most personal works to date.


[REVIEW] Mariah The Scientist Fights For Love On Toy Soldier Themed Lp ‘HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY’
Atlanta R&B act Mariah the Scientist positions herself at the ‘HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY’ military base and aims to rule victorious through a 10 track, 80’s inspired, love-engrossed call to arms, under soldier pseudonym Buckles.
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[REVIEW] Kae Tempest’s Self-Titled Is Defiant And Intimate With A Stark Sense Of Urgency
One thing you can always count on in the music landscape is that there will never be a shortage of ‘Self Titled’ albums released. Usually saved for up-and-coming acts ready to drop their debut albums or larger acts struggling to think of a strong title for their new album. The baggage that also arrives with this title is the overused statement: “Their most personal work yet.” It’ll pop up on many press releases for self-titled albums, whether that’s actually true or not.
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[REVIEW] Jim Legxacy Turns Years of DIY Graft Into One of the UK’s Most Important Projects This Decade ‘Black British Music (2025)’
Jim Legxacy’s Black British Music isn’t just a mixtape. It’s a generational project, ambitious, personal, and sharp. Built on pain, humour, and heritage, this is a record that captures the state of modern British culture with clarity and nerve.


[REVIEW] Lorde's 'Virgin' transcends her past works with instinctive emotion and grace
The 4th studio album finds Lorde transcending her past works with grit, intent and effortless emotional prowess.
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[REVIEW] Loyle Carner's ‘Hopefully !’ Is a Warm, Messy, Honest Look at Fatherhood and Change
Loyle Carner opens his fourth album with two words: "beautiful accidents." It’s a small phrase that quietly captures everything this record is about.


REVIEW: Amine - 13 Months Of Sunshine
Since breaking out in the rap scene in 2016 with his debut album goodforyou, which included his hit ‘Caroline’, his musical output has always been extremely diverse in the various sounds and verses he explores. From dreamy trap songs produced by F1lthy to sultry duets with Summer Walker, he stands out beyond the masses.


REVIEW: JD Cliffe - misfit.
JD Cliffe’s debut EP ‘Misfit’ opens with intention. This isn’t a project trying to win over everyone or play it safe. It’s a body of work that swings between grime, punk, R&B, and indie without asking for permission. JD Cliffe is done playing nice.


HOW DID WE END UP HERE? DELUXE EDITION: REUBEN AZIZ'S MASTERCLASS IN DIY MUSIC
London singer-songwriter Reuben Aziz has released the deluxe edition of his debut project, 'how did we end up here?'.


PA SALIEU 'AFRIKAN ALIEN': A TRIUMPH OF RESILIENCE AND EVOLUTION
Pa Salieu has made a triumphant return with Afrikan Alien, his latest mixtape that not only cements his place as a boundary-pushing artist


IN REVIEW: LORD APEX - THE GOOD FIGHT
26-year-old Lord Apex continues to be one of the brightest lights in the rap scene. His discography up to this point is nothing short of


IN THE CROWD: BEL COBAIN @ BBE RECORD STORE - 05.10.23
el Cobain has been steadily cementing herself as one of the UK’s most captivating artists. Her sound combines soulful instrumentation, and


REVIEW: BLK ODYSSY - DIAMONDS & FREAKS
BLK ODYSSY's sophomore album, "DIAMONDS & FREAKS," takes listeners on a stimulating and immersive musical journey through the realm of


REVIEW: KHAMARI - A BRIEF NIRVANA
Rising R&B singer Khamari has released his highly anticipated debut album, "A Brief Nirvana," under RCA Records. The 11-track project
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[REVIEW] MILLER BLUE - 4 DEGREES OF SEPARATION
Miller Blue's EP '4 Degrees Of Separation' is a harmonious and beautiful exploration of the stages one experiences in a relationship, from
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