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In the 21st century, an elusive musician is a thing of rarity. Being constantly bombarded with tweets, Instagram live or talk show appearances, all seems part of the package. Ryan Beatty is an artist who breaks from this expectation, turning away from the ‘artificial’ limelight and rather maintaining a discreet, fascinating obscurity. Racking up collaborations …
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I’m not counting… but it’s been 602 days since (4:30) Idler and 1,295 days since Couch Baby. On the verge of giving up hope, today, Jamie Isaac (born Tom Cully) has finally re-emerged with ‘Next to Me’, a collaboration with the American glitch-hop producer Nosaj Thing. As a teaser for the upcoming EP 3, it’s …
Irish sensation, ‘all round cutie’, deli assistant come green diesel launderer, known to some as Brother Samurai, definitely Luka Palm’s father, maybe even Kevin Smith… but known to most as Kojaque, returned to Leeds for a headline show at Headrow House. With support from the supremely talented Gemma Dunleavy as well as some familiar faces …
Morpher: A jazz-fusion trio that radiate just as much energy as the sun… sold? Okay, okay this is a mild exaggeration, but their live performance at Hyde Park Book Club for Nice People Magazine was immense. On Tuesday they released their newest track ‘£81,000’ and it’s guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. Recorded at ATA …
Angel of the north, Sam Fender, returned to Leeds for a sold-out gig at the O2 academy this November. The horrible weather of the day cleared and so the only thing to rain from the skies was Carlsberg in plastic cups. From posts on social media about previous gigs, I knew I was in for …
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There are few things that will drag you out of your warm house on a wet, miserable Friday evening. And yet, the promise of Mansion of Snakes live at Brudenell Social Club launching their new album was enough to drag me off the sofa, wrap up in a rain coat and put on my dancing …
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The rap psalmist, mum’s house philosopher, northern rucksack wearing hip-hop genius, otherwise known as Otis Mensah, released his new EP Rap Poetics this week. It’s not only a pensive journey, but a real joy to listen to with soulful beats and masterly bars. Whether you listen with your heart or your head, it’s phenomenal and …
Joker directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix was released on the 4th of October (ok ok, I’m late to the party). Although a visually stunning masterpiece showcasing jaw-dropping acting and directing, I found myself getting absorbed in the soundtrack. So… let me just steal a few minutes out of your day to demonstrate …
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Congratulations to Alfie Neale on the birth of his newest brain child... it’s a groove!! ‘Stepping Stones’ demonstrates some SERIOUS talent coming out of Brighton. More chune for your headtop, let’s get familiar... Best small label of 2019, Scruff of the Neck, have had another victory this week as their newest addition proves how chronically …
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A guide to relaxation: Forget chamomile tea, sod off ASMR, no thanks guided breathing, discard those fluffy blankets and squishy pillows. Instead, sit back, wrap your ears around Van Houten’s debut album and prepare to float away into the ether. Recorded over just three days (wow!), Van Houten have released their beautiful self-titled debut album …
*BELCH* 
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