An artist who already needs little introduction, Jim Legxacy returns with ‘nothings changed (!)’, released today on (!). A song for his sister. A tribute to her life and legacy. Her favourite song of Jim’s, re-worked and released today in her honour. Since losing her late last year, ‘nothings changed (!)’ now holds more weight…
On Friday night, Fontaines D.C. headlined Glastonbury’s Park Stage with an emphatic performance and undoubtably one of the weekends defining sets. In a sweep of five-star reviews, NME proclaimed FDC “the defining band of their generation”; The Telegraph said they “capture the feeling of the nation”; Mojo called the performance “a convincing case to be future headliners”. But the best summary of the…
Artist, producer, DJ and cultural trailblazer Peggy Gou reveals the video for her current single “Lobster Telephone”. Starring Peggy herself and directed by Japanese filmmaker Alice Kunisue, it’s the perfect visual to accompany the Salvadore Dali-inspired song; a playful video sees the viewer transported into a surreal parallel realm via textured cinematography, costumes and a…
Kim Gordon has released a brand new, non-album single, “ECRP”, along with an accompanying video once again featuring, this time as director, her daughter, Coco Gordon Moore. Quick-cutting shots of a variety of New York street scenes augment the Justin Raisen-produced song’s disorienting sonics, as Gordon intones of “rumors of free speech” and “ashes on…
John Glacier, Hackney-born rapper, producer and poet has shared her brand new project Duppy Gun. Accompanying the release is the focus track “Cows Come Home”, which pairs with a music video directed by Yasser Abubeker (Kelela, Shygirl), and stars the enigmatic Glacier, who has become a totemic force in London’s hallowed rap scene. Duppy Gun,…
On 9 June 2023, Archy Marshall released Space Heavy, his fourth studio album under his musical alias King Krule. The 15-track full-length was released to critical acclaim with The Guardian describing it as “genre-busting experimentalism”, MOJO as “another mesmerising, profound, excellent record” while The Times exclaimed “Archy “King Krule” Marshall, one of the most original…
Kamasi Washington and artist and director Jenn Nkiru debut the short film for “Get Lit” today, starring legendary musician Saul Williams, longtime bandmember Patrice Quinn and Washington himself, with appearances from funk icon George Clinton, Inglewood rapper D Smoke, Willow Smith, Raphael Saadiq, Robert Glasper and a number of others The short film was shot…
Fontaines D.C. have unveiled “Favourite”, the second single from their highly anticipated fourth album ROMANCE – out August 23rd via XL Recordings. “Favourite”, the new album’s gorgeous finalé, soars as a shimmering, clear-eyed love song replete with harmonies, jangling guitars, and heartfelt, ardent lyrics. It’s a song the band’s Grian Chatten describes as having “this…
Following the announcement of his long-awaited second album In Waves (released 20th September via Young) earlier this month, London musician, DJ and producer Jamie xx today reveals the latest single from the album. A collaboration with Robyn on her first major new release since 2018’s Honey, “Life” arrives in a blaze of horns and filtered…
This Is The Kit, the group led by Paris-based songwriter Kate Stables, are releasing their live album Live at The Minack Theatre digitally today on all DSPs. The live album was first released in April as a UK-only Record Store Day limited edition vinyl. It was recorded on May 19, 2023 when This Is The…
From the sessions that created ANOHNI’s critically acclaimed 2023 album My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross comes a new unreleased gem, ‘Breaking’. A stripped-down trio of guitar, clarinet and layers of jazz-infused vocals, at first distilled and then volatile, ‘Breaking’ is a stunning addition to ANOHNI’s vital canon. The new song follows…
Earlier this year, Adrianne Lenker released her beloved new album Bright Future via 4AD. Hailed as ‘a raw gem’ by Rolling Stone, Bright Future has won over the hearts of fans and critics alike, garnering high praise from Pitchfork, DIY, NME, Uncut, The New York Times, MOJO, and many more. The beating heart of the album, ‘Evol’ studies love in a…
