Tag: An Authentic and Modern Afrobeat Sound

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 of staring at a ceiling fan spinning at medium speed on a Tuesday afternoon a suspension of time that feels necessary rather than lazy. https://open.spotify.com/track/65mMtHBtflaSpyQ55ssCnX?si=cb08a608b5784db8 Usually, Hayashi acts as the structural steel within the music industry. He is the guy bridging the...

Tomas Raae’s “Jeg Glemmer Dig Aldrig”: A Nordic Echo in Sound

A broken teacup, stained with Earl Grey, hums with the same quiet ache as "Jeg Glemmer Dig Aldrig." Tomas Raae and the ethereal voice of Eline Hellerud Åsbakk craft something fragile, like frost on a window pane – beautiful and inherently ephemeral. It’s a love song, maybe, or a lament. It’s hard to pin down the heart of it exactly, which, I suppose, is...

Baba Kuboye’s “Cultural Canvas” Album Is A Celebration Of African Heritage

The album title of Baba Kuboye's most recent record is "Cultural Canvas," and it's an extravagant blend of songs and stories that honour his...