Tag: Fran Kuboye

Dancing on the Picket Line with Deptford Sound Collective’s Latest Single

With Deptford Sound Collective dropping "Give Me . Give Me . Give Me, I want it all", I found myself suspended somewhere between a Studio 54 dancefloor and a gritty picket line. It’s a jarring, delightful confusion. You expect the somber acoustic strumming of 1960s activism given the collective’s mission but instead, you are slapped awake by a wall of 1980s synth-pop. https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULaYdVEhxN7eK0w9AmHtL?si=qiJmIM0oR2GlZ7uC8idmyw The track hits...

Edie Yvonne: Indie-Pop Prodigy Takes Flight with “Queen Bee”

A plethora of names may spring to mind when you think of the active indie music scene in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, Edie Yvonne, who is just 14 years old, is a force to be reckoned with among those. Edie's latest single, "Queen Bee," showcases a maturity and originality beyond her years. Edie did more than simply lend her voice to the song "Queen Bee," which was...

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...