"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...

On the digital single “Stay a While,” Neon Diffraction the electronic project helmed by producer Rupert Goddard teams up with Fenton King to pull off a curious paradox: making a furious 174 BPM pulse feel like an unhurried sanctuary. Liquid drum & bass so often hungers for relentless forward travel, yet this piece asks you to linger. It plants King’s expressive, blues-inflected vocal delivery...