Tag: Sasha Ortiz releases Superblue

More Than a Record, A Life: Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told”

Robin James Hurt’s “A Song, A Story Told” arrives with a sound you can almost run a thumb over, like worn corduroy. In an age of sterile, diamond-polished productions, this album is a defiantly handmade thing, tracked onto vintage cassette machines. The result is not a flaw, but an ingredient. A faint, persistent hiss breathes alongside the instruments, a ghost in the machine who...

Dr Cryme’s Musical Legacy: Six Albums Of Twipop and Beyond

Dr. Cryme, whose real name is Darlington Kwasi Agyekum, is known for his "Twipop" sound, which mixes rap, hiplife, and Afro-pop.  He has been one of Ghana's most varied hitmakers since his breakout song, "Kill Me Shy." He blends street anthems with radio-friendly melodies while staying true to his roots. Dr Cryme has showed both constancy and innovation across six major projects, from his first album,...

Sasha Ortiz Weaves Tales Of Love And Longing Inside ‘Superblue’

From the heartbeat of Austin's eclectic music scene emerges Sasha Ortiz, a singer-songwriter with a gift for crafting melodies that linger long after the...