Kobe-based solo project Garbage Garden has unleashed an absolute tempest of a single, "busy. being. Real." Drawing profoundly on Japan’s "Lost Generation" and the heavy psychological toll of navigating a rigidly hyper-efficient world, this new release is an abrasive jolt to the nervous system. https://open.spotify.com/track/68L3xHjofvZzyl1PT6gspO?si=64dd4dbb738f41f2 Garbage Garden continually wraps deep trauma exploring everything from emotional neglect to natural disasters in glaringly bright, video-game-esque textures. The result...

For a young boy his age, you wouldn't expect him to deliver such engaging lyrics, but it goes to show that he has what it takes to overcome and surpass your expectations. J4F, a London-based rapper, has released his debut single, "Be Patient," which discusses the rise of social media and continually seeing individuals in better circumstances than you. According to the young artist, this can...