With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling, letting the melody dictate exactly how much that imperfection bothered me. The track initiates with a deception a clean, resonant melancholy that feels safe before suddenly mushrooming into a thick, distorted wall of heavy texture. It reminds me, oddly enough,...

Born to Congolese parents in East London, Janga was exposed to a diverse range of musical styles from an early age. Growing up in a large family, he developed a deep appreciation for various artists spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, with Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, and The Beatles topping his list of all-time favorites. After spending 18 years in London, Janga moved to Northampton to...