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Outlaw Cartier – “lil runaway”
Outlaw Cartier, a new project from the artist formerly known as Chxrles, has released their debut single “lil runaway.” The Philadelphia-based artist blends modern hip-hop with the brooding textures of…
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Show Review: Flamingosis (The State Room, 2/7/2026)
Flamingosis brought a surge of grooviness and warmth to Salt Lake City when they performed at The State Room earlier this month as part of the 10-year anniversary tour for…
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BIG SPECIAL – NATIONAL AVERAGE.
Somewhere in the sticky crosshairs of punk, hip-hop, funk, and indie rock, lie London-based duo BIG SPECIAL, who have just released NATIONAL AVERAGE., their second full-length album.
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Quinton Barnes – Black Noise
Quinton Barnes establishes that he is a force to be reckoned with on his new album, Black Noise. This is the sixth album from the Montreal-based solo artist, who has…
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Lammping (feat. Bloodshot Bill) – “Never Never”
Lammping are running it back to quirky, experimental hip-hop in their new single “Never Never.” This song is the first lead-in to a full-length album of the same name, out…
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WHY? & Aupheus – “Ocracoke”
In a recent live Substack stream, Yoni Wolf, the creative force behind WHY?, offered an intimate glimpse into the journey of his new song, “Ocracoke.” Appearing on stream a little…
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Salami Rose Joe Louis – Lorings
Salami Rose Joe Louis excels in creating encapsulating soundscapes that transport you to the outer reaches of the sonic atmosphere. The project is the brainchild of Lindsay Olsen, a California-based…
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Show Review: Benjamin Booker & Kenny Segal (Marquis Theater, 2/13/2025)
Benjamin Booker began in the DIY punk scene and worked his way through many musical incarnations, including garage rock and blues rock, all influenced by Americana sounds, a reflection of…
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ii – Save Us
“Save Us” is the latest track from ii. While heavy and backed by a cloud of emotion, it has a slow swell and concludes with a glitchy effect that almost…
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King Krule – SHHHHHHH! EP
King Krule’s recent release is one I’ve long awaited for. Those unreleased songs only ’heard of’ are here on a short, 4-track EP. Krule’s been known to distribute EPs of…
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Dean Blunt (Ft. Panda Bear, Vegyn) – “DOWNER”
Dean Blunt is back at it and on the hustle again! (But like, when is he NOT?!) My fixation over Dean Blunt began when I was introduced to some of his…
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Jada Imani – Ring, Ring! EP
Jada Imani weaves a lustrous web of downtempo RnB and conscious-centered lyrics in her latest release, “Ring, Ring!” The Bay Area-based MC and rapper embraces themes of spiritual growth and…
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binki – “Wiggle”
The debut single had shown traces of easy quirkiness paralleling other status-quo-divergent rappers in the genre such as Yeek and Bakar. Concurrently, binki is able to carve out a a…
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Q&A: NNAMDÏ
NNAMDÏ is an experimental musician and rapper with an ever-evolving turbine of fresh sound. NNAMDÏ creates playful hip-hop beats that unexpectedly compliment his profound (and sometimes outlandish) lyrics, resulting in…
