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There’s more than one rapper called V.I.C. We’re talking about the one from England, who has shared a new mixtape called ‘VÄRIANT’, which is sounding pretty great on our first listen. There’s echoes of trap in there, as well as UK drill, afrobeat swagger, and a load more too. You’ll hear it when you press…
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Motörhead are great and everyone knows that. What is really great is the announcement that the ‘The Manticore Tapes’ are getting released. Or, if you prefer, their first-ever recording session that they ever did! That is to say, the first recording by Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Philthy Animal, which was undertaken at Emerson, Lake…
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The kids getting back into drum ‘n’ bass has been one of the more surprising things that has happened in the underground in recent years. We’re not mad at it either. When things get globally tense, DnB is usually on hand to channel those feelings. So with that, Bambii has a new track out which…
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Regardless of what the press releases say, Eurovision is and always has been a political event. Even singing about an end to war, is a vaguely political opinion, and the peace-and-harmony schtick has been a long-standing trope in Eurovision competitions. Lately, the polemic has been brought to boiling point. As far back as 1970, Jordan…
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We just learned that actor John C Reilly has a fun alter ego which delves into vaudeville, called Mister Romantic, and we’re all up for famous people doing fun stuff like this. He’s got an album out and has been doing one-man shows, and it all sounds super interesting, so we’re writing this so you…
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Norwegian group, Pip Blom, have always know their way around a tune, and now, the gentle jangle has made way for an electronic, quasi-Balearic chug, which is perfect for this time of year honestly. Taken from the Grip EP, ‘Ring’ chugs along very nicely and it seems that they have opened themselves up to a part of…
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No, this isn’t bait – gifted MC Leikeli47 told everyone a while ago that she would be removing the mask and just being herself for the next stage of her career. She’s done exactly that in the release of the new track from the new LP. The new album is called ‘Lei Keli ft. 47 /…
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New band time! They’re called Düül Suns which, with a name like that, you’d expect to be a bunch with a decent record collection or something, including some experimental German music from the ’70s. Well, these are a bunch of lads from New York and while it’s not space music, it is psychedelic. A bit…
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Nu Jazzers BADBADNOTGOOD are back, and once again we’re pleased to announce, they’re noodling. It’s a groovy affair and if you already like the group, you’re not going to be disappointed here. They’ve teamed up with singer VCR, who says: “This is more than a song to me – it’s a milestone.” Big talk. We…
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It might feel a bit on the nose, what with her surname being ‘Haha’, but Gelli Haha wants to remind you that, despite all the ills of the world, you’re still allowed to have fun, dance in your underpants at home, and that giddy pop dance music is still on the menu. Now, it’s not…
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HEAVY ’84 BOOGIE
When Mr Bongo say they’ve got a record in and describe it as “a heavy Boogie-Funk gem from 1984”, your ears should really prick up. That track is ‘Take A Chance’ by Marshall Titus (re-issued by Peoples Potential Unlimited), and it slaps. If you’re into super hot, sleazy ’80s disco that’s got a whiff of the…
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WRITING ABOUT THE NME WRITING ABOUT WORDLE
It’s tough out here in these music criticism streets. If you have staff that need paying, you need to get the clicks in so the ad revenue, revenues. Is writing reviews about up-and-coming artists who might be future superstars going to cut it? Well, you have to wait ’til they become famous, and then link…
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TEMPTED TO MAKE JOKES ABOUT LIL JOHN’S MEDITATION ALBUM
Lil John is a genius. Let’s first get that on record. His Miami Bass and Crunk work, huge club bangers and scene-stealing guest spots make him one of the most loved MCs. He’s also a super good sport, which only makes us love him more. When Chappelle sent him up with ‘AHWHUT?‘ and ‘OKAAAY‘, John…
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GET EXCITED FOR TIERRA WHACK’S NEW ONE
Tierra Whack is great, and she’s shared another new track – this one is called ’27 Club’, which is a bit grim, but you’re officially allowed to start getting excited about her imminent LP. All the tunes we’ve heard from ‘WORLD WIDE WHACK’ have been forward thinking, a load of fun and a high bar…
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