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,...

The Benin City Native Tipshan Marries Afrobeat and Reggae in 'All Over' That's Perfect for Both the Club and Contemplation Marvis Amadi Iguodayela, better known as Tipshan to his ever-expanding fans, has a unique place in the vast and vibrant tapestry that is Nigeria's music industry. Tipshan is also known as Marvis Amadi Iguodayela. Tipshan rose to prominence originally with his singles "Manya" and "Boat," and...