min.a’s latest single is an exercise in reflexive fabrication. “Tape It Back Together” is a sudden change of course for comprehensive musician min.a. Her recent EP, “Hi-Fi“, carries with it an air of refinement, a deliberate sequence of pop deconstructions evoking themes of freedom, identity, and introspection. Her work is deeply expressionist, treating music and … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: MIN.A – TAPE IT BACK TOGETHER
Recently in pursuit of a more melodic sound, California rapper Cam Kron’s adapts to it more naturally than ever before on ‘In Tune?’. Produced by the extremely talented Fish, the song’s instrumental is synthesiser-heavy and carries a whimsical, nostalgic tone. Cam’s vocals carry the same sentiment, expressing a desire to get on the same wavelength … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: CAM KRON – IN TUNE?
Kiryano’s new song is scarily addictive, a sugary collage of sound that hosts a barrage of carefree verses. Kiryano has got a powerful talent for making hits. His best songs are incessantly catchy, trapping the listener in a world of constant winter made warm by layers of irrationally expensive clothing. The world created by the … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: KIRYANO – GIVE FT. KKETAMINE
A synthy, hypnotic and club-ready masterpiece, Xebra’s ‘Goddess’ is the latest of his songs to receive a visual treatment. The track is just one of nine to appear on his latest project XION, available for streaming here. ‘Goddess’’ main draw is its enchanting vocal performance. Xebra has always been a slick R&B crooner, but on … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: XEBRA – GODDESS
Blxckovt remains caught between progress and decay with the tortured “STEP BACK”. In his interview with 108MICS in February, London artist Blxckovt said; “I’m ready to come back… I don’t want to give 50%, I want to go hard with it”. It was a reassuring sentiment from someone who had spent much of last year … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: BLXCKOVT – STEP BACK FT. 5V
GYPTXVN forces frustration through a subdued voice on the escapist banger “Flight”. It’s no understatement to say the world has been a hard thing to keep up with these past few weeks. Amidst the global pandemic most people are losing their social routines, and some are facing far graver losses. Now is a time of … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: GYPTXVN – FLIGHT
drinkbleachh focuses his efforts on “I MIGHT”, exploring new textures as a producer and finding new patterns as a vocalist. drinkbleachh has spent most of the last fifteen months carving his personal style from the solid mass that is modern pop-rap. His songs are backed by electric guitars played in full chord progressions rather than … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: DRINKBLEACHH – I MIGHT
Starting out as a softly-sung ballad, Jounin N1¥’s ‘Everyday’ quickly evolves into a raucous pop punk track. We’ve written about him before, but it really must be noted that throughout his career Jounin has become not only a great singer but also a keen and highly adept songwriter. On this genre-fusing banger, he demonstrates a … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: JOUNIN N1¥ – EVERYDAY
The first headline single from London’s blkglam is the sound of study; the artist shows more potential than he capitalises on, but creates an invitingly attractive haze nonetheless. “Arizona Ice Tea”, the first single from London rapper blkglam, is a relaxed tune that relies primarily on atmosphere and chemistry. On “Arizona”, blkglam and Slicko DiCaprio … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: BLKGLAM – ARIZONA ICE TEA FT. SLICKO DICAPRIO
Canada’s styxcitycult finally coalesce on debut single “Diamond Eyes”, presented with a video that shows off their brotherhood like a badge of honour. In the last year or so, each member of Winnipeg’s styxcitycult has found their own success. Postwar’s latest single “I’m Not Okay” has hit thirty-three thousand streams on Spotify alone, Drinkbleachh and … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: STYXCITYCULT – DIAMOND EYES
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