Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain: Zane Lowe Meets Nas

MTV’s  ‘Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain’ is back and this time the ubiquitous Zane Lowe sits down with the man, the legend, the rap god: Nas.

Nasir Jones, as he was born, was at the forefront of the … Read More

Gilles Peterson Announces London Show with Flako + Dorian Concept

Soundcrash present…

GILLES PETERSON

(BROWNSWOOD / 6 MUSIC)

FLAKO (LIVE / PROJECT MOONCIRCLE)

DORIAN CONCEPT

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JOHN MOUSE – The death of John Mouse

Absent of irony, John Mouse’s fourth record is a crash course into the misconceived simplicity of songwriting utilising the bare necessities. And while the Baloo references end at Mouse’s hospitable demeanour, the reliance on rudimental nostalgia and … Read More

WARD THOMAS – From Where We Stand

Duo Ward Thomas, twin sisters Lizzie and Catherine Ward Thomas, come from a rural farm in Hampshire in the UK. They grew up listening to inspiring country music by the Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood.

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AAA Music Approved: GANGS

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

Jordan: GANGS. We’re all from Tallaght in Dublin. We formed just under two years ago – Dan is a friend of a friend, James and Johnny know each other all … Read More

Zara McFarlane – Live @ Brecon Jazz 2014

Friday 8th August, Wales

British jazz and soul singer songwriter Zara McFarlane has been inspired by the “many amazing, charismatic black women” in her life. She studied musical theatre at the Brit School and popular music performance … Read More

THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS – Common Thread

Australian five piece The John Steel Singers’ new track ‘Common Thread’ is the older brother to 90s revival that actually got his life together after uni. While many bands in their current infancy are opting for baggy aesthetics … Read More

Camp Bestival 2014 – Live Review + Photos

Thursday 31st July – Sunday 3rd August, Dorset

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go and I’m speeding down to Camp Bestival! Well, not just me but all the other lovely festival types are too. But this year, we get … Read More

TOMAS DONCKER BAND – Moanin’ At Midnight: The Howlin’ Wolf Project

It’s refreshing to hear the Tomas Doncker Band doing versions of these classic tunes that stray from the confines of the Chicago Blues. On this album there’s a mix of flavours from Rock, Blues, Funk, Jazz and … Read More

NOURA MINT SEYMALI – Tzenni

The sound of the desert, during the last few years, has been transformed. Like dunes moulded by a spell of Sirocco, the ever-changing political and cultural scenario has shaped and reshaped the North Africa music scene too. New artistic … Read More