Tag: hip hop

  • Everybody loves Dave, except, it would seem, the man himself. Despite the success and the fame, he is still fully involved in the psychodrama of being Dave.

    Dave: The Boy Who Played The Harp
  • A great week for beats, soul and hip-hop.

    Single Reviews 11/10/2025
  • Refreshingly old-school hip-hop from the ever reliable Joey Valence & Brae. We first came across Joey Valence & Brae researching acts appearing at Reading Festival in 2023. It was love at first listen. Their 2 MCs and 1 DJ approach…

    Joey Valence & Brae: HYPERYOUTH
  • An absolutely cracking week for new tunes headlined by a magnificent new single from Wolf Alice.

    Single Reviews 09/08/2025
  • After a flurry of activity over the last week it was clear that The Last Dinner Party were well and truly back (not that it ever felt like they had gone away).

    Single Reviews 19/07/2025
  • Young indie whipper-snappers versus grizzled veterans in this week’s strong singles line-up.

    Single Reviews 12/07/2025
  • Kae strides confidently into bold new territory on his fifth album.

    Kae Tempest: Self Titled
  • After a four year absence the producer and rapper from Ladbroke Grove is back and bringing some heavyweight friends with him.

    AJ Tracey: Don’t Die Before You Are Dead
  • One of the leading lights in UK rap finally drops his debut album, is he ahead of the competition? Rap and hip-hop loving UK kids have no idea how good they have it right now. I remember the dark days…

    Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness