Genre-bender and nature lover Outercosm opens up on their approach to production and musical emotion. “I try to make stuff that feels like I’m wandering. Not knowing what’s happening but being okay with it – That’s what I want to draw out. Something comfortable”. Outercosm admits, sharing his ethos at the start of our interview. … Continue reading 2021 INTERVIEWS: OUTERCOSM
Earl Dawgit has become known for his zany, emotive and highly experimental pop rap bangers, many of which were found on his magnum opus Cartoon World. With just six weeks passed since the release of this beautifully constructed set of tracks, he’s decided to hit us with another one of his greatest songs to date. … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: EARL DAWGIT – SMILE ON MY FACE
At just under two months old, WXNDER$ latest EP already feels timeless. “LORD WXNDER$”, the most recent EP from Houston rapper WXNDER$, is covered in dusk. WXNDER$ emphasises intimacy with his steady, weighted, confident flow, like a chat on the motorway in the quiet early night. His lyrics are laced with conversational branches like “I … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS – WXNDER$ – LORD WXNDER$
Chances are you’ve been paying attention to Raegun, as her magnetic endeavours have amassed a cult following in the past year. Her latest release, ‘fed up!’, is no different as she blesses listeners with a perfect end-of-summer sound that personifies putting your heart out on your sleeve. I’ve been mutuals with Raegun for a while, … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: RAEGUN – FED UP
Amazingly, this is my first time reviewing BEG! on 108Mics. I’ve been mutuals with and a fan of the California-based artist for a couple of years now, and SlavWorld 20XX feels like the perfect first project to touch on here. An ambitious, guest-packed mixtape, this collection of tracks is as strange and unsettling as it … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: BEG! – SLAVWORLD 20XX
Jaydonclover’s individuality glows as she uses music to find herself, living at the centre of a smoky and colourful scene. In the UK, right now, an abundance of people are making an abundance of soulful rap and RnB. Endless algorithms connect rapper to singer to beatmaker, a circle of life in concrete jungles. Originally from … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT – JAYDONCLOVER
Although my plans to make this a regular segment fell through, I felt it was about time to do another one of these. Here’s four songs I’m loving right now. – Chris (@108seraph) Lil Disceased & Ferrara – Outsiders The latest collaboration from Lil Disceased and Ferrara is one of their most introspective yet. Over … Continue reading SERAPH’S SINGLE SELECTION #2
Luton’s BXKS blends herself with a virtual world on the trippy new video for “This Don’t Boom”, using assured lyricism as a medium for transformation. UK artist BXKS is part of an artistic mesh that merges fashionably creative presentation and heartfelt music. At times it’s hard to tell where an individual’s core belongs when their … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: BXKS – THIS DON’T BOOM
A departure from his previous works, Baewxlff slows it down and channels deeper emotion and personal struggle in his newest project Baewxlff has been prolific throughout the past year, dropping hits such as the self-produced “wings” and “rain”, an eight-song album titled “Eclipse” (also fully self-produced), and has just recently released his newest project, “Love … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: BAEWXLFF – LOVE DIES TOO
Sail Out LDN’s return to the stage brought unmatched electricity, celebrating rnb, soul, rap and alternative music with professional structure and a wildly talented roster. Sail Out LDN’s first show as a renewed and expanded creative co-operative was a night of flowing electricity, a guided exploration of musical and performed beauty. In a small café … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: SAIL OUT LDN – LIVE IN LONDON 17.7.21
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