Early morning walk in Central London. The sun is trying to wake itself up through the thick mist that lingers over the brutalist architecture of the grey, ugly streets. I feel disoriented, light-headed. I take my headphones out, and press play on Tirzah’s Colourgrade. Subtle, synth-led melodies are looped throughout this vast, atmospheric soundscape that…

The day after the storm. Thick grey clouds are still circulating around the vast skies in the green countryside of the French alps. The sun is trying to pierce through the blankets in the sky, as I step out of my cottage, put my headphones on, and press play on BADBADNOTGOOD’s Talk Memory. The house…

In a dense, humid and eerie forest, with a tiny beam of light beaming from the moon, protected by thick layers of clouds. As I look around, I notice nothing but the sound of the wind whistling through the thick leaves. There is no human life around me. I feel cold, damp and isolated. I’m…

Walking along one of the busy streets of Lower Manhattan, I place my headphones on my head, and press play on Wiki & Navy Blue’s Half God. Already feeling the eerie, minimal, punchy sound of the groovy beat, parallel to the fast-paced, energetic and nervous energy of city life around me. The brown, black and…

Under neon lights cover the skies of the big city. The hustle and bustle of it all wrapping itself around me. I put my headphones on, and listen to Nelson Bandela’s God Dad Bod. The funk of “Wonderland” is narrated by our guest, Pink Siifu, who shows you around the luminous and always colorful entertainment…

Orange skies, the sun is rising beyond the mountain tops. Synchronous birds taking flight and dancing with the wind that surrounds them. It’s a frosty morning outside, the crispy grass of my garden is stood tall, shivering. I’m in my chalet in the French Alps, observing the rich and layered choreography of the eagles outside,…

In a glass house, on stilts overlooking the Lake District, England. The sun is beaming right through the vast, open living space. Surrounded by blinding sunlight and plants around me, I put my headphones on and listen to Kinkajous’ Being Waves. I feel at peace. I fixate my eyes on eagles and other smaller birds…

Charcoal sky. Damp moss surrounding my bare soles. Rain droplets fall on my body and create percussion-like rhythms that echo through the desolate and dark landscape that surrounds me. I’m alone, naked, shivering. Where am I? What is this place? Around me, trees stand tall, leaves are fresh and full of life. The glow of…

Presenting a new series of experimental, abstract and descriptive writings that reflect and visualise my mood and feelings when listening to new music. Hope you enjoy. Staring blankly outside the window. Dark grey clouds cover the hot and damp morning sunrise. My friend just died. Staring blankly outside the window of my 15 story apartment.…

Presenting a new series of experimental, abstract and descriptive writings that reflect and visualise my mood and feelings when listening to new music. Hope you enjoy. Sunset on a cool September evening in Brooklyn, New York. Leaves are falling from the towering, handsome trees, sky orange, the sun is closing its eyes, preparing itself to…

Walking barefoot in on fresh grass around trees, clean air, nice breeze, headphones on, “Nala Sinephro” new album Space 1.8 playing. The London-based harpist and jazz artist has released a gorgeous project, one full of life and introspection, with delicate compositions that range from the slow and sweet (“Space 1” and “Space 4”), to the…

There is something truly immersive about Mansur Brown’s music. Having heard him for the first time playing guitar on Yussef Kamaal’s now legendary album Black Focus, I have been mesmerized by his hypnotic style, his ability to create vast musical soundscapes that emit such a soulful, almost introspective tone. It’s what has made the South…

In a week dominated by major label and major artist releases, Little Simz was able to stand tall and free from the crowd with an astonishing new project. I’ve been a fan of her music since the release of her excellent debut project back in 2015 titled A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons, and…

Ka’s enigmatic presence within hip-hop is something that has fascinated me for the longest time. Through albums such as 2013’s The Night’s Gambit, 2016’s Honor Killed The Samurai and 2020’s Descendants of Cain, Ka has been able to create sombre, reflective bodies of work that are seeped in incredible depth and introspection. Thematically, he takes…

There’s just something so moving and beautiful about Navy Blue’s art. The New York-based creative has brought an emotive and vulnerable side to the independent music scene, with soul crushing verses and images depicting a more depressing side to his life, still reflecting on inner struggles that have defined himself in one way or another.…

Dips & Lo-Wu just rolls of the tongue so well, and the quality of their music makes this duo something truly special. The London-based group offer something truly unique to the world of hip-hop and garage music, and an album / mixtape has been something I’ve been anticipating for quite a long time. For those…

In a year populated with incredible collaborative albums, Detroit emcee and veteran, legendary producer Alchemist have released one of the most compelling, textured, soulful and introspective albums this year. Bo Jackson is the second collab album between these two hip-hop heavyweights, following their excellent 2020 album The Price of Tea in China. My first introduction…

New York emcee and producer Uncommon Nasa has been making some of the most interesting hip-hop in recent years. Not only through the usually skeletal and often minimalist production that allows him space to bring his introspective thoughts to the canvas, but it’s his lyrical depth and intricate wordplay that is so incredible to me.…

Pink Siifu is one of the most revered and respected independent artists of this generation, and for good reason. Other than his infectious love and positivity he exudes throughout his work, the Birmingham, Alabama artist knows how to make incredibly varied, textured and memorable music. I’ve been following his artistry since about 2013, and with…

Well, the wait is over. Isaiah Rashad has released his first body of work in 5 whole years, and it did not disappoint one bit. The Chattanooga, Tennessee TDE artist has, over the years, mastered a soulful, vibe-heavy sound that I’ve been a fan of for years. 2016’s The Sun’s Tirade was an incredibly dense,…

UK Jazz. It’s a phrase synonymous with greatness. Over the years, this country has produced some of the most innovative, dynamic and explosive jazz music in the world, and it comes as no surprise that Emma-Jean Thackray’s debut album Yellow is another incredible addition to the already thriving sound. The multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and producer has…

in the space of a few years, Yves Tumor has become one of my favourite artists. In 2020, the glam-rock, experimental, new-wave, post-rock, electronic, dream-pop etc etc musician (he transcends genres, in case that wasn’t clear) released one of my favourite albums in Heaven To A Tortured Mind, a wildly dynamic, colourful and infectious body…

Vince Staples’ artistic eclecticism comes from his willingness to paint his story with different brushes on the same canvas. It’s his ability to draw from his experiences with introspective and reflective raps over colourful and creative soundscapes. His 2015 album Summertime ’06 was my first introduction to the talented LA artist. The double album was…

It is so satisfying seeing artists who have been making music for years and decades, release their most complete, eclectic and cohesive projects to date. This is the case with PremRock’s new album Load Bearing Crow’s Feet. Listening to it for the first time, I was truly immersed in his sound and intricate wordplay, eclectic…

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all doing well! It’s been a busy few weeks and months personally with work, but that’s going alright. I did however, completely forget to post Radio for June, which means we’ve got a double dose of music in one post! I have unfortunately misplaced the tracklist for the previous month’s show…

The moment has finally arrived! After 6 years of patient waiting, Melbourne-based soul / funk / jazz group Haitus Kaiyote have signed to Brainfeeder Records and returned with a brand new album titled Mood Valiant. I’ve been a fan of theirs since their 2013 album Tawk Tomahawk and their 2015 masterpiece Choose Your Weapon –…

Tyler, The Creator is freedom personified. Create what you want, fuck the labels / critics and folks who don’t believe in him, he’s doing things on his own terms. This has been his mantra since The Odd Future Tape back in 2008 and his 2009 solo Bastard tape. A decade and a bit on, Tyler…

After every MIKE album and review, I always think to myself, “yeah, this is his best one yet”. It’s been 4 years now since the release of his 2017 masterpiece MAY GOD BLESS YOUR HUSTLE, and he has continued to channel his thoughts and feelings over production that is equally as desolate and murky as…

It’s not often I come across an artist that completely blows me away on first listen, and it’s about time I got familiar with Ashanti Mutinta aka Backxwash, a talented Zambian- Canadian and Montreal-based visionary artist that might have come through with one of my favourite so far this year. I LIE HERE BURIED WITH…