Tag: Robert F. Smith

DJThriller “Ain’t Asking” Permission For This Truth Bomb

The air crackles a bit differently when a new track from DJThriller arrives. There’s an expectation, a certain hum that suggests you’re not just about to hear a song, but perhaps a piece of someone’s mind, meticulously laid bare. With “Ain’t Asking,” that hum amplifies into a clear, resonant signal. This is a front-and-centre declaration, a modern alt-rap piece that feels less like a request...

“Cowards and Shadows”: Fiona Amaka’s Bold Vanishing Act.

Fiona Amaka’s new single, “Cowards and Shadows,” doesn’t kick down the door; it slips the lock and vanishes into the night, leaving the chain on. There’s a particular London cool to this departure, a swagger in its disappearing act. The track's lauded Bowie-esque posture is immediately apparent, thanks in no small part to Andy Zanini's sharp, stalking guitar work. It’s less a gentle fade...

Filmmaker Deon Taylor Set to Direct the John Lewis Led ‘Freedom Ride’ Story

Filmmaker Deon Taylor Set to Direct the John Lewis Led 'Freedom Ride' Story Writer/Director, Deon Taylor (Fatale, Black & Blue) is directing the upcoming film...