Friday, May 3 2013
Major Lazer: Free the Universe
Each bar straddles rapid snares that pop and snap like firecrackers rippling on a waterbed mattress of liquid bass. Is this starting to sound like dirty talk? Then you're starting to get it.
Thursday, May 2 2013
Alice Russell: To Dust
Fifth solo album from authentic soul diva Alice Russell deserves to see her claim her rightful place in the vanguard of the current female singer-songwriter explosion.
Wednesday, May 1 2013
The Heliocentrics: 13 Degrees of Reality
13 Degrees of Reality is a cerebral and ambitious album that greatly benefits from stylistic non-conformity.
Tuesday, April 23 2013
Chico Mann: Magical Thinking
Mann navigates through ‘80s influences and cues masterfully throughout Magical Thinking.
Thursday, April 18 2013
Beastwars: Blood Becomes Fire
Blood Becomes Fire will undoubtedly be placing high on many end-of-year lists in 2013, and the 10 songs therein present unrelenting and graphic visions of ruin and despair.
Tuesday, April 9 2013
20 Questions: Bad Rabbits
How do you prove your salt when you're an energetic Jam & Lewis-referencing modern-day funk band? By going on the Vans Warped Tour, of course. Now the Bad Rabbits are touring with Kendrick Lamar, have a new album out, and a fresh set of 20 Questions answers in tow...
Thursday, April 4 2013
Charles Bradley: Victim of Love
Throughout Victim of Love, Bradley exhibits vocals rich in soul, grit, and emotion.
Sunday, January 27 2013
Solid Steel Radio Show 25/1/2013 Part 1 + 2 - Coldcut (MP3)
British electronic duo Coldcut head up this week's edition of the Solid Steel Radio Show, which Ninja Tune presents on their Soundcloud.
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Kylie Auldist: Still Life
Hearkening back to the days of classic soul, Still Life is an updated retro-soul affair that serves as a solid testament to R&B singer Auldist's artistry.
