English Eccentrics: The New Golden Age Of UK Rap Individualists
How the natural British urge to do things differently has created not just stars but a rich range of strange adaptations of hip hop culture.
Charli XCX And The New Mutant Pop
The How I'm Feeling Now album is grabbing attention as one of the most successful lockdown projects, but there's a lot more to it - it's a window into an underground of freaky and fantastic pop experimentation.
The Old Police House: Rethinking The Arts In Lockdown
While the arts world struggles to deal with the post-pandemic world, a unique DIY venue in the Northeast of England is exploring new ways of offering and finding hope in the “roots and shoots” of experimental music and art.
The Soft Pink Truth Is Making Soft Music For Hard Times
Drew Daniel of Matmos' solo project, The Soft Pink Truth, takes on a new seriousness and explores communal creativity.
Deep Throat Choir Are Making Women’s Voices Heard
A hive of activity for seven years now, London’s all-female singing collective is maturing into its sound as it approaches its second album.
‘This Is Not Trip Hop!’ – Nightmares On Wax And The Late 1990s Most Laidback Beats
On the occasion of the re-release of Nightmares On Wax’s all-time classic, we look back at one of the more under-appreciated sides of 1990s beat music.
The Fantasy Rave Landscapes Of Nathan Fake
The Norfolk producer’s fifth album reinvents the sounds of the 1990s to create a dream world.
Windy & Carl's Eerily Relaxing Music For Isolation
After more than 25 years, the married experimental guitar duo are still finding new twists on their spacious, meditative formula.
Swing Ting’s Musically Diverse Debut Album Is Truly A Family Affair
A guide to the guest voices who make Manchester dancehall collective Swing Ting’s debut artist album, 100 Dances, a gloriously soulful concoction.
British Folk Music That Gets You Yearning For The Great Outdoors – While Indoors
The Folk On Foot podcast, created by UK broadcasting veteran Matthew Bannister, has now evolved into an entire online festival. It serves as a precious reminder of the simple pleasures denied to those who are currently under pandemic lockdown.