Meet: We chat to Mr Williamz about his new album, his inspirations and his thoughts on Reggae today
Mr Williamz, real name Micah Williams, was born in London and moved to Jamaica as a small boy with his Dad. It is in Jamaica where he first picked up a microphone on sound system at the age of 8 years old and in doing so won a clash contest against another young deejay. Moving back to …
EP: Jhariah releases the evocative and dynamic genre-defying ‘A Beginners Guide To Faking Your Own Death’
Every so often I find myself bored with my current rotation of music and before I know it I am falling down a rabbit hole on streaming platforms trying to find something new to hold my attention. When “Needed A Change of Pace” first dropped on my desk, I remember feeling physically excited to hear …
See: Always You about to drop new album, plus new video for “Crimson Red” single
Always You are the creature of the Hochheim brothers, both formerly in The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, one of them currently in Beach Fossils. Authors of a very polished sophisti pop style, they are about to release Bloom Off The Rose, their second. “Crimson Red”, a quite compelling romantic tune, anticipates the scheduled …
EP: Brighton rockers Yonaka to release new EP/Mixtape, Seize the Power
Brighton based rock band Yonaka release their brand new mixtape Seize the Power on 15th July via Blood Records. The mixtape consists of eight tracks produced entirely by the band and focuses on themes of self-empowerment, hopefulness and acceptance; something we all desperately need whether we know it or not. Opener Ordinary lulls you into …
Album Review: Murena Murena- Take Care of Me
Some records take a few spins to sink in. Like a good book or a good film, the true personality of the work exists in layers: sometimes they are layers of interpretation, other times they are simply layers of sound or images. Given that Daniel Murena is a soundtrack composer, it’s no surprise that his …
Track: Future Self feat Jamie Jamal – The One (remix by Waifs & Strays)
The latest Self Control release is a vocal progressive affair from Future Self, with a chunky tech house remix from renowned DJ and producer Waifs & Strays. Featuring the vocal talent of Jamie Jamal, the original mix of “The One” is an instant summer affair that captures the soul through its progressive and melodic vibrancy. Written and …
Track: Spencer Parker releases the thumping deep house of Dream The Future
Out right now is the new cut from DJ Spencer Parker, Dream The Future, hot on the heels of his release for HE.SHE.THEY and a much lauded essential mix. The track captures DJ Spencer Parker at his stripped-back finest. Each element, whether the infectious lead arpeggio, the clipping Vox sample or the pounding 909 drums, …
Track: Fabian Secon Debuts Thrilling Pop-Punk Single “Hey Girl”
Quick-rising UK artist Fabian Secon is back this week with his latest single, “Hey Girl”. The London-born singer has been going from strength to strength over the past few years with a string of successful independent releases, and “Hey Girl” looks set to continue his growing momentum. Written and produced by Fabian, the high-octane pop-punk …
News: Rock fans rejoice as 10,000 gather at Download Pilot Festival
IN A ground-breaking experiment as part of the second phase of the Government’s scientific Events Research Programme, Download Pilot invited 10,000 rock and heavy metal fans back to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park for a three-day camping festival over the weekend of June 18th to 20th. Yes you read that right; no social distancing, no …
Feature: 10 years on – Dananananaykroyd on memories, the wall of cuddles, and Demi Lovato
The summer of 2011 was Dananananaykroyd’s last. The Scottish ‘fight-pop’ band had formed in 2006, armed with two drummers, two vocalists, and an entire arsenal of post-hardcore pop songs. Their debut album, Hey Everyone!, was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and somehow became a favourite of Disney Channel star Demi Lovato …