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2022 REVIEWS: DANI KIYOKO – KROW* / DARK MATTERS

Dani Kiyoko’s “Krow*” is a testament to the artist’s indecipherable choices, a swarming 19 tracks of creative stamina. Follow-up record “Dark Matters” refocuses this massive energy. They’re essential listens for those interested in the underground’s frayed frontiers.  Dani Kiyoko lives and works in pluralities. As their Twitter bio states, they are “music producer/artist/creative director/model”. Kiyoko’s … Continue reading 2022 REVIEWS: DANI KIYOKO – KROW* / DARK MATTERS

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2022 SINGLE REVIEWS: XELLFROMHELL x LATOBBY – COME OVER

Xellfromhell of the collective 6ixtyworld, with fellow member Latobby, shows off his musical prowess with this catchy single released only ten days after his last full-length. Xellfromhell has had an incredibly prolific year, dropping singles and projects alike and collaborating with a wide array of his peers, particularly his fellow 6ixtyworld crew. From more aggressive … Continue reading 2022 SINGLE REVIEWS: XELLFROMHELL x LATOBBY – COME OVER

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2020 REVIEWS: ROME MALLORY – INTO THE LIGHT

Rome Mallory might be the hungriest-sounding rapper that I’ve heard in ages. Within this album’s first two minutes, the Charlotte resident preaches about freedom from materialistic restraints, the purpose of the soul without the physical form, and generally attaining a knowledge of self. ‘Light Shines Thru You’ is incredibly powerful stuff, recapping the artist’s journey … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: ROME MALLORY – INTO THE LIGHT

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2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: ITSREAPERX – EVERYDAYZEROES

Following a short break, rapper, singer-songwriter and producer ItsReaperx has triumphantly returned with a handful of tracks. Today’s article focuses on the song ‘EverydayZeroes’. The pessimism of the song’s title is reflected in its lyrics instantly. ‘I’m drinking until I fallout, you don’t know me or what the fuck I’m about.’ The pummelling 808’s that … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: ITSREAPERX – EVERYDAYZEROES

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2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: DEETTA JAIN – BRONCO

For Colarado-born singer DeEtta Jain, ‘Bronco’ is a natural stylistic evolution that will surely net her many new fans. ‘Bronco’’s exterior is initially hard to decipher. Its cover art is highly ambiguous, vaguely sensual while also appearing cold and mechanical. As soon as Jain begins to sing, however, the track’s emotional platitudes cascade freely. Although … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: DEETTA JAIN – BRONCO

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2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: ITCHY & WTRFLLS – WTR UNDER THE BRIDGE

The second collaboration between Northern English rapper Itchy and Scottish vocalist wtrflls, ‘Wtr Under the Bridge’, is an earthy yet ethereal banger that highlights each artist’s strengths. Instrumentally, this song is beautiful. Typical of Itchy’s floaty, cloudy production, it creates a pleasant bounce that continues for almost three minutes and is subsequently exploited masterfully by … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: ITCHY & WTRFLLS – WTR UNDER THE BRIDGE