The Cadence of Rhyme, an independent UK-based poet-turned-songwriter, has dropped a defiant single called "Dalek". Billed as an intersection of alternative hip-hop and indie pop, the release operates on a heavily defended philosophy: the meaning leads, the emotion guides, and the production simply serves the story. https://open.spotify.com/album/6LJgrHMFuRlVR6LvanuwHr?si=XA9RzhO_TQiPMltZfPtK0A He takes AI-generated instrumentals and painstakingly wrestles them into submission, bending the tech to fit his precise, human-crafted poetry....

"Mase J: Derby's Storm in a Rhyme Vesse Mase J has carved out a niche for himself as Derby's most recognised alternative rap musician, despite the city's rich musical history. His music is as unabashedly distinct as it is appealing, embodying the spirit of a maverick and the force of a roiling storm. Mase J has continued the popularity of his early releases after receiving high marks...