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Next up in my series 'Origins of European Hip-Hop', I'll take a look at a fragmented and divided hip-hop scene in Germany. Whilst in both France and Italy artists had ideological differences, and both scenes had significant political impacts, no scene in Europe had the kind of political backdrop and contrast of musicians than that... Continue Reading →
It was August 3rd, 1995. The second annual Source Awards was taking place, at the Madison Square Garden’s Paramount Theater in New York. The events that night would change the course of hip-hop forever. At the time, Tupac had been shot and was sequestered in jail, with a bitter rivalry between the East Coast and... Continue Reading →
Since 2008, National Public Radio have hosted an online live music series called 'Tiny Desk Concerts'. Featuring artists from all genres, the show has starred musicians such as Chance The Rapper, Sampha and Cigarettes After Sex, to name a few. The format continues to routinely deliver, allowing artists to perform a few of their favourite... Continue Reading →
Parcels - I saw these guys whilst at All Points East festival in London last weekend and fell in love with them straight away. Their infectous grooves are undeniably influenced by the great Bee Gees and electronic duo Daft Punk, who they have recently worked with on their single 'Overnight'. Originaly from Byron Bay in... Continue Reading →
At different times in life music will come along and make an impact on you that words will never do justice. A particular band or a musician may encapture all those feelings, or it might just be a genre or a scene. During my teenage years it was mainly hip hop and grime, mixed with... Continue Reading →
Since I lived in Valencia for a year, I've become increasingly interested in Spanish music, not only as a means to learn the language, but learning about the different scenes and innovation that is taking place, stumbling upon some fantastic artists and bands along the way. This led me onto discovering the absolute hidden gem... Continue Reading →
Over the past year I've become hooked on listening to podcasts. Whether it's on my commute to work or whilst I'm doing chores around the house, a podcast is usually what accompanies me. They're easily downloadable, FREE and a great way to absorb information on the fly, or simply just for entertainment. Podcasts have become... Continue Reading →
In my quest to learn the Spanish language I have often turned to music to help me. This has mostly been a futile attempt, but has led me to discovering many great bands and artists. Beyond the well-known stars such as Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Alejandro Sanz, there's a vibrant and... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it's hard to describe feelings, or a moment(s) that happen in our life. Feelings of wanting more, or a moment of deep depression that you can't figure out. Like many, I turn to music to help me through times like these. Sometimes all it does is extenuate the problem and increase the feelings that... Continue Reading →
A little over two years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Rag'n'Bone Man at The Joiners in Southampton. He was touring his latest EP, 'Disfigured', and was preparing for another sold out show. As I walked to the venue I remember being very nervous, it was my first ever face-to-face interview and I was... Continue Reading →
