Another of 2020’s much needed crossovers, ‘Wait!’ is one of Uglyboy’s most exhilarating songs to date. With Neilaworld rapper Ericdoa in tow, the Hurenpop artist reminds his fans that he’s an incredible vocal talent. Working over one of Eric’s beats, the duo take turns in applying their smooth vocals to the pounding instrumental. Eric’s hook … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: UGLYBOY & ERICDOA – WAIT!
If any artist found their sound in 2020, it was Photon Tide. His recent effort Afterimage was the peak of his output so far, working with a single producer in Fony Wallace to deliver his most consistently great set of songs to date. But while many of Photon’s standout releases have revolved around the chemistry … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: PHOTON TIDE – AUTUMN
Earl Dawgit falls apart completely over seven gorgeously conceptualised tracks. Chris and Jamie of the 108MICS staff tackle the record with a rare double review. Chris’ Review: This World is 2 Real 4 Me is a fascinating project. The way that the first song ‘Together & Forever’ lurches from a moment of quiet introspection to … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: EARLDAWGIT – THIS WORLD IS 2 REAL 4 ME
Scott Delta may not have appeared directly on the blog before, but his fingerprints were all over SkomaZOM’s Shove This Up Your Hole & Eat It. Our review of the project applauded it for its impeccable mixing, a role primarily filled by Scott. Now that I’ve had my attention drawn to Scott’s solo output, I’m … Continue reading 2020 ARTIST INSIGHT: SCOTT DELTA
Karos’ new record is rough-hewn, but crucially succeeds in entrenching itself in a world of nastiness, horror, and malice. Karos has proven yet again that he’s one to keep an eye on with his Halloween release “UGLYTALIBAN”, a record deep-set in the blasting radiation of horror-core aesthetics. Throughout the whole record, there’s little attention to … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: KAROS – UGLYTALIBAN
$econd Nature are back with their second offering of 2020: a darker, heavier set of tracks perfect for exercising frustration at the evil world that we currently inhabit. Sonically, this is the group’s cleanest sound to date. ‘Bang’ is absolutely huge, a vindictive anthem for the downtrodden that doesn’t relent even slightly on each of … Continue reading 2020 REVIEWS: $ECOND NATURE – WAR IN HELL
As much as we want to cover everything that comes our way at 108MICS, there’s the occasional song or album that slips between the cracks of our schedule or flies just under our radar. Introducing “The Overdue Review”, a collection of bite-sized reviews on music and artists we couldn’t quite get to in time. Better … Continue reading THE OVERDUE REVIEW: VOL. 1
A youthful creative with some groundbreaking ideas, Nari is an artist to keep your eye on in the coming months. Their new song ‘Necromancer’ is out now and can be streamed here. Their 108MICS exclusive ‘Trap’ can be streamed here. Hey! It’s great to have you on the blog, I hope you’re keeping well. Firstly, … Continue reading 2020 INTERVIEWS: NARI
Looking again to Matter, we find a flicker of insanity from SalemGasMask, who perpetuates the self-crowned genre of “robloxcore” with “Toybox.x” Everything about “Toybox.x” from vocalist SalemGasMask and producer Tommet45 reads like a bucket full of flashbangs; from the outset Tommet’s beat is hyperactively jittery, bouncing like a kangaroo on a trampoline. Originally dropped on … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: SALEMGASMASK – TOYBOX.X
Not even a month after the release of their hypnotic pop banger ‘Oxford Street’, Kid Trash has returned with a glorious new single that embraces all of the best things about 2020’s constantly shifting musical landscape. Firstly, it must be recognised that Trash’s musical talents far exceed many of their peers. Although the production on … Continue reading 2020 SINGLE REVIEWS: KID TRASH – RETAIL THERAPY
