Blogs

Brigitte Calls Me Baby: Chicago romantics deliver the thrills of a bygone era

They evoke the warmth of the greats been and gone – but Brigitte Calls Me Baby are no mere nostalgia trip

Seven essential new acts to see at Iceland Airwaves 2023

As the festival returns for another year, here's who to look out for across the many weird and wonderful venues of Reykjavík

Hak Baker talks Black history and ‘Windrush Baby’: “I just want to talk about normal people”

"People call me 'the People's Champ', and I love that – I don't want to be anyone else's champ"

Surusinghe – ‘Brake Fluid’ EP review: every second hits as hard as a hurricane

These four tracks introduce a stellar producer who thrives in the darker, weirder corners of the dancefloor

Somadina, Nigeria’s new superstar: “I’m a fresh voice. I do things in a more offbeat way”

The 23-year-old discusses the vibrant Lagos scene and the "swag and experimental nature" of her genre-fluid music

Sofia Kourtesis – ‘Madres’ review: a love letter to the Latin and dance sounds that shaped her

The debut album from Peruvian-born, Berlin-based Kourtesis cements her position as a bold and crafty producer of house-infused dancefloor heaters

Balming Tiger – ‘January Never Dies’ review: sonic explorations from adventurous alt K-pop collective

The group’s sprawling number reflects a boundary-less creativity – if some outfits are hindered by having many artistic voices, Balming Tiger are bolstered by it

Priya Ragu – ‘Santhosam’ review: a colourful, spiritual call for freedom

The self-affirming debut by the self-described 'Raguwavy' star captures hope for society and oneself

Egyptian Blue are done waiting – their time is finally here

The Brighton-formed band had the wind in their sails before being stalled by the pandemic. Now, having had time to grow, they are back with a brilliant, finely tuned debut album
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