Andrew Tran caught my attention about a year ago with his lofty single ‘bedroom walls’. I was absolutely entranced by the clean flow of raw emotion and the elegance that graced each song I discovered. His honest, melodic ballads have kept me coming back for each new release as he continues to sharpen his sound. … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: ANDREW TRAN – 2FAST
Kasper 939 finds subtle ways to switch up his focus across the melodic worlds of house and PluggnB. “Shawty, Jss au fond du club!” exclaims Kasper 939 with the title of his 2021 EP. It’s been a prolific year for the Paris artist “du club!” is one of three releases this year, and the only … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT: KASPER 939
As October fades from memory and the winter months begin their icy grip on the UK, wtrflls second full length album Online Dreams soundtracks the seasonal change with a weary, sometimes sinister tenacity. wtrflls’ strongest songwriting has always been born from a dedication to atmosphere, and that’s achieved in spades on Online Dreams. Even more … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: WTRFLLS – ONLINE DREAMS
Formerly known as Yea Yea, former 108Mics artist insight subject Ya Mean has made another bold career move with a smattering of new singles and EPs. In this brief insight, I will examine the music that the rapper has made in the five months since I last wrote of him. The most notable drop from … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT: YA MEAN
STOMACH BOOK’s first album heralds a new direction for modern emo, bringing a fiery, painful energy to the scene. The Indiana-based artist is ready to show the world her unhinged, cathartic sound. I first met STOMACH BOOK a couple years ago, the internet bringing us close together despite the physical distance between us. It was … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: STOMACH BOOK – STOMACH BOOK
“drive-by lullabies” is anxious and impulsive with a core of vulnerability; it carries the pain of growing up in the spotlight with a sardonic smile. Trying to really get “drive-by lullabies” takes some reckoning. The long-awaited debut album from quinn – formerly known as osquinn, cat mother, and a loose handful of other names well-known … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: QUINN – DRIVE-BY LULLABIES
We spoke to lily forest about their dreamy, non-conforming “beets” and the power of friendship & positivity. “I really like being creative – and making beets is the most rewarding feeling I’ve found in my life so far !!!” lily forest happily explained during our private message conversation. They have had an eventful year filled … Continue reading 2021 INTERVIEWS: LILY FOREST
cloud container’s approach to sound is inquisitive – he refreshes the tested formula of lofi hip hop by exploring music’s fundamentals. “ps2” buzzes and hums along like a stray mosquito, tormented by lights flickering behind glass. By its creator’s description it’s a power noise piece, and while “ps2” travels with subtle pulsing energy it carries … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: CLOUD CONTAINER – SPB / PURE SOUND
On his first project, Wave Noir is already an artist with a very distinct identity. The anti.net rapper gets introspective on seven beautifully nocturnal tracks, each of which contributes equally to the nostalgia-driven, lockdown-inspired narrative. Wave has been on my radar for a while now, his guest appearance on John Alone’s ‘Kid Rap’ being the … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: WAVE NOIR – ECLIPSE
Yeat’s new album is expansive, powered by fiery ballistics and his erratic personality. Yeat’s name is everywhere. Not even a month ago the California rapper let loose “Gët Busy”, lighting social media and mass curiosity with the instantly iconic bar “this song already was turnt, but here’s a bell”. As the bells cascade, it’s tempting … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: YEAT – UP 2 MË
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