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Lisha Tahrea’s “Momentum”: The Hypnotic Tug-of-War

Lisha Tahrea’s new single, “Momentum,” does something quite clever with its rhythm. It doesn't just play; it seems to breathe, pulling you into its warm, afro-fusion haze before you’ve even noticed your feet are stuck to the floor. The beat has that beautiful, cyclical quality of things that are both nourishing and dangerous, like a rip current or a second piece of cake. https://open.spotify.com/track/43PVyDFQf2CKwkAKe8RQZW?si=177b6b17f8f54347 This is...

More Than a Record, A Life: Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told”

Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

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...