Menol HNC, a talented artist born to Dominican parents on the idyllic island of Saint Martin, has emerged as a vibrant force in the music industry. Inspired by the rich cultural diversity of his upbringing, Menol HNC draws inspiration from various traditions, including those of Jamaica, Guadalupe, and Africa, infusing his music with a captivating fusion of sounds. From a young age, Menol HNC discovered the...

Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...