Mixtape
A commentary on the latest trends in music, from the newest tracks to up-and-coming artistes, as well as unique and lesser-known acts.
Playlist: The Inescapable Influence of Jungle
The early ‘90s collision of hip-hop, reggae, soul, techno and hardcore rave that created the genre of jungle may have been short-lived in itself, but its influence has never been more strongly felt.
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: koleżanka Live in Oracle, Arizona
Kristina Moore, an Arizona musician by way of New York, reflects on community, collectivity and friendship in the age of COVID – and the filming of a very special performance.
The Resurrection of Auto-Tune: Has It Destroyed Modern Music?
Auto-Tune was given a bad rap when it first came on the scene, but now it’s the talk of the town. We dive into why it’s spawned so much fury and admiration among music lovers.
What’s in a genre? The classification of music is more complex than it sounds
We listen to music, we love music. But have we given thought to the different genres that the tunes of our playlist belong to?
Playlist: New Folk Music for Hard Times
The ancient and modern collide in an extraordinary collection of folk and folk-influenced music made and released during the Covid era.
Lurking In The Overseas: The Explosive New Rap Sounds of Asia
We celebrate the cross-cultural movement with a new generation of Asian hip-hop from the US to Indonesia.
Review: Parallel Action – Parallel Action
A London veteran looks back to the sounds of his early days with dramatic results.
Meet ABSURD Trax, Hong Kong's Most Promising Underground Music Label
Representing the vanguard of Hong Kong’s youthful underground music scene, label founder Gavin Wong speaks about the future of experimental music in the region and the blurring lines between online and offline music.
“Never Miss the Moments”: Dot Allison on her Heart Shaped Scars
After a circuitous 30-year career, the Scottish singer-songwriter has made perhaps her best record yet. Here she shares some of her processes and inspirations.