Music

Its “October 17th” And Trady Just Got Serious

A lot of musicians, mostly rappers, appear all the time, and I can confidently say that not all of them have Trady's level of elegance. Trady is a rapper from the United Kingdom, specifically Billingham. His lyrical style reminds me of the early days of Eminem, the great slim shady. It's no surprise that he cited Eminem as an influence, along with Joyner Lucas...

Amerado – Yeete Nsem Episode 15

Amerado - Yeete Nsem Episode 15 After raking up 14 successful editions of his creative newscasting rap freestyles, Amerado has dropped Episode 15 of Yeete Nsem. This weekly series has become one of the country’s interests every Friday and as usual, Amerado tackled the most interesting and trending issues that occurred in the week. The week’s Yeete Nsem episode focused issues surrounding the Tic, Wanlov, Queen Haizel...

The Vildes Question Perfection with “Manicure for the Strangers”

With The Vildes releasing "Manicure for the Strangers", I found myself instinctively checking my reflection in the black screen of my monitor, correcting a...

Harris Rafferty Torches the Past with “Burnin’”

Harris Rafferty makes his latest statement with "Burnin’", a track that arrives with the subtle grace of a brick thrown through a conservatory window....

Kaleidoscope Collision Hit High Velocity on “Hiding Place”

There is a distinct, jagged auditory flavor to the concept of velocity, something that hits you immediately when listening to Kaleidoscope Collision and their...

Archers New Rival Find a Heavy New “Direction”

With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling,...

The Jagged, Beautiful Duality of Cries of Redemption’s “Abstract”

There is a precise sort of chaos within the architecture of Cries of Redemption and the new release "Abstract" that feels entirely purposeful, like...

Screaming Into the Fuzz: Stone Deaf Releases “Joculator”

With Stone Deaf's well-anticipated single "Joculator", the atmosphere shifts; the air suddenly feels thinner, charged with static and the sweet promise of bad decisions....

Shery M Navigates the Velocity of Loss on “Goin Gone”

Listening to Shery M navigate the pulsating, anxious corridors of "Goin Gone" feels like watching a high-speed train pass a quiet station; you catch...

“Keep it Burning” Finds The Plastic Pals in Vintage Form

Twenty years into their tenure, The Plastic Pals have returned with "Keep it Burning", a record that feels less like a studio product and...

The Voyeuristic Intimacy of “MISSING IN ACTION” by Joey P.

There is a specific texture to the air in Chicago a kind of electric grit but listening to Joey P. unravel his latest project,...

Ryuichi Hayashi and Krokodile are “Turning to Gold” in Latest Single

There is a distinct, almost chemical alchemy happening with Ryuichi Hayashi and Krokodile latest release, "Turning to Gold". It summons the specific, drowsy euphoria...

Watch Me Die Inside: The Calculated Chaos of “Infinity Fall I”

There is a specific kind of digital claustrophobia embedded in the latest release from Watch Me Die Inside, aptly titled “Infinity Fall I”. Aleph,...

“Regret”: Nelson G’s Smooth Yet Heavy Sonic Gamble

With "Regret", Nelson G constructs a sonic space that sits somewhere between a confession and a late-night drive through an empty Swiss town. This...