"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...

Listening to Riax’s new single, "Saved My Life," feels like receiving a thank-you note from the future while standing in the middle of a lightning storm. Here is the furious, floor-shaking kick drum of Euphoric Hardstyle, a sound designed for packed crowds and laser-split darkness, yet it’s delivering an intensely private message of self-reconciliation. It’s a baffling, brilliant collision. The beat wants to obliterate...