Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...

Swedish Sensation Tilda Allie Crafts a Transcendent Soundscape in 'Theme II' alongside Maria Nunes and Laura Lesourd. Tilda Allie is a versatile artist from Sweden currently residing in south-east London. Her ethereal appeal lures listeners to go through a unique combination of techno, soul, jazz, and the dreamy soundtracks of movies. Tilda Allie is from Sweden, although she was raised in south-east London. Allie's creative variety...