Los Angeles soulster, Moses Sumney, has an astonishing voice that can freeze you in place.
Month: September 2016
Anderson Paak – Malibu review
Anderson Paak’s Malibu is incredible. This multi-disciplined singer, rapper, songwriter and producer has been living a breakout year, appearing on tracks by Schoolboy Q, Kaytranada, Snakehips and Mac Miller to name but a few. Malibu, with its flavoursome grooves and relatable hooks, is the type of album you’ll want to listen to from end-to-end, and shout about to all your friends.
Kojey Radical review – a night of uncompromising elation
Jazz Cafe, London
When a concert ends with the performer hopping down from the stage to dance with their fans, you know it’s been a big night. And this week has been particularly big for rising wordsmith, Kojey Radical. The poet and rapper received two MOBO Awards nominations, and his celebratory spirit was overflowing at his sold-out Jazz Café show.
Jam of the Week: Danny Brown – Really Doe (ft. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul & Earl Sweatshirt)
Uh, oh. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Earl Sweatshirt on a Danny Brown joint? Do not adjust your web browser: this is happening.
Bat for Lashes – The Bride review
Natasha Khan revels in the unusual and the antiquated. The Bride, her fourth full-length in her guise of Bat for Lashes, is a tale of macabre beauty and tragedy.
AlunaGeorge – I Remember review
AlunaGeorge’s second album doesn’t truly take off until 14 minutes in, when the head-jerking, rhythmic slides of ‘Mean What I Mean’ reach your ears. I Remember is a break-up-and-put-yourself-back-together album. But, objectively, it’s hard to recommend this outpouring of mixed emotions and strained sounds over the electro-pop duo’s phenomenal debut, Body Music, whether you’re nursing a broken heart or well on the rebound.
Jam of the Week: Sylvan Esso – Radio
It’s sparky highs and fuzzy sonic lows in this new single from electro-pop duo, Sylvan Esso.
Allah-Las – Calico Review review
Where have the Allah-Las gone? The Allah-Las who gave have us surf-rock gold with ‘No Voodoo’, ‘Ela Navega’ and ‘Long Journey’? The California four-piece are back with their third album, Calico Review. But instead of taking us to strange new tides, the group has left behind much of what made their music so enthralling in the first place.