A passionate voice currently whipping up a genre-bending maelstrom in the underground, Mothgirl’s fiercely unapologetic sound spurs intense emotion. A naturally gifted artist with an incredible singing voice, Moth razes soundscapes with each and every song that they drop. The focal point of this artist insight is going to be Moth’s voice, which is nothing … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT: MOTHGIRL
Amir Bilal delivers two minutes of nimble wordplay, a reminder of the power of rap for rap’s sake. Anyone with a laptop can create an entire universe around their projects. Free software is abundant and intuitive, meaning new creatives previously relegated to cassette demos or selling CDs in concert queues (both of which will probably … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: AMIR BILAL – RAPS 4 GOOD HEALTH
These new love songs are full of heated musical complexity, but Nic Dyson remains at his best when simply reaching for the heart. For most, it’s not hard to think back to a year or so ago. In the midst of lockdown – the first lockdown – the novelty of being off all the time … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: NIC DYSON – USE YOU / TV CRIMES
Rome Mallory returns triumphantly on There’z Only a Few of Uz Left, an all too brief EP that highlights the rapper’s immense talent on the mic and his elite production choices. The opening lyrics to TOAFOUL speak volumes: ‘Shawty wylin’, said I’m thirty plus rhyming. How you be denying saying music that’s inspiring?’ Mallory’s disdecrimissal … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: ROME MALLORY – THERE’Z ONLY A FEW OF UZ LEFT
Chloe Hotline’s new song turns the photogenic stillness of summer into an ambiguous dream. Chloe Hotline is having an interesting year. Her music over the last few months has arrived bristling with power yet slightly muted by an ever-cautious tone of voice, a voice that drags forward an emotional response by precariously balancing confidence and … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: CHLOE HOTLINE – FANTASY (UPTOWN)
Checking in with Slicko DiCaprio has never been so rewarding – his bars are both mature and explorative on “Ain’t Felt L.ve” Slicko DiCaprio has always been at his most charming in hazy worlds plagued by love and all it’s intricate pains. Earlier tunes such as “Consider It Done” and “About Love” are chain-linked to … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: SLICKO DICAPRIO – AINT FELT L.VE
The newest tape from rapper KDR and producer Gorgeonstars solidifies the chemistry between the two artists. The diversity of the tracks here is impressive, for sure. Opener ‘Shark’ is an ominous-sounding intro with The Exorcist-esque pianos and muddy percussion, while ‘Fly’ is closer to cloud rap with its futuristic-sounding synths. Gorgeonstars really displayed his worth … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: KDR & GORGEONSTARS – CHONDRICHTHYES
Yuri Online and mh are meticulous on their collaborative tape, with aggressive production and rasps that stick to the skin like burning membranes. Unusual is the thoughtful feeling that runs through the experience of “YuriMh”. The early moments of the tape – a collab between moderately prolific producer mh and francophonic rapper Yuri Online – … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: YURI ONLINE & MH – YURIMH
The artist currently known as Yea Yea (and formerly by Yamschild, Skrr, and many more) is a true enigma within the underground rap community. Possessing an unmatched workrate and drive to succeed, the steady growth of his popularity has been a wonder to behold. A master of building connections and forming lasting relationships, the New … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT: YEA YEA
Bleachh’s most recent effort is an extremely exciting piece of pop music bound only to boost his upward trajectory. Bleachh has seen significant buzz in 2021, especially as we get further into the year and the artists that emerged in 2020 begin to differentiate themselves more and the best of the crop begin to cement … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: BLEACHH – HEART OF STONE
