The Underachievers announce Autumn London date

The Underachievers have come far from their murky beginnings. Their second album, Evermore – The Art Of Duality, is out soon on RPM MSC. They’re on a global tour to celebrate, and hit London on Monday 23 November. Tickets are on sale at gigst.rs/undera Check the single Take Your Place below. http://theualifestyle.com/   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to shar…

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Digital // KING: We Are KING

…Layers of otherworldy soul from this Minneapolis/LA trio with an unashamed pop tinge., reminding me of Max and Victoria’s work as Anushka in places. KING is twins Paris and Amber Strother, together with Anita Bias. They released their debut EP in 2011. BUY IT weareking.com Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Groovement Exclusive: Gideon Conn’s new single, Crystallised

…t work).   Appropriately enough for the weirdness of the video, the single comes armed with a remix from fellow space cadets Paper Tiger. The single will be available to buy from Wah Wah 45s here on May 13. Catch Gideon live over summer: May 28th – Mossley Festival, Yorkshire June 24th – Barnaby Festival, Macclesfield, Cheshire June 26th – Leigh on Sea Festival, Essex July 8th – Velvet Badger Festival, Buxton July 22nd – Tonefest July 30th – Cloud…

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In Pictures: Saul Williams by Richard Aldred

…Brum. Check more from Richard, or contact him, at his site: richardaldred.com Also check some more pics from him here of The Mouse Outfit and more. Get more info on Saul’s newest album over at our tour preview. Kojey Radical performing at O2 Institute 3, Birmingham on 24th June 2016 Kojey Radical performing at O2 Institute 3, Birmingham on 24th June 2016 Saul Williams performing at O2 Institute 3, Birmingham on 24th June 2016 Saul Williams perfor

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On Wax: Brian Eno – Reflections

…sical or digital editions at Bleep. It’s also being released as an app for iTunes and Apple TV, check those at the obvious places. Read a recent interview with Eno at Loud and Quiet. Credit: Bleep.com Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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New Music / Soulection comp with all proceeds to earthquake and hurricane relief

…The Soulection crew have issued the Unite compilation, with 100% of proceeds going to Puerto Rico & Caribbean Hurricane ReliefFund and the Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund through Global Giving. Donations will only be taken for two weeks, so get giving over at soulection.com. Tracks: Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Hot Milk’s Last Dance – 14 Feb 2015

…T THE ROADHOUSE —————————————————– HIPSTERS DON’T DANCE (HIPSTERSDONTDANCE.COM) —————————————————– DOCTOR C (CLASSIQUE) —————————————————– MR MARVELLOUS (LIVE STAGE SHOW) —————————————————– PLATT & SAMRAI (SWING TING) —————————————————– MEGA DREAD & LEYTON IRIE (LIVE STAGE SHOW) —————————————————- HOSTED BY KWASI ASANTE & FOX ALONGSIDE JOEY B & AMANLIKESAM —————————————————– £4 ENTRY BEFORE 12, £6 THEREAFTER —————————————————– REGGAE DANCEHALL BAS…

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The Bluntskins, Way Of Life

…From the album Cali Kush, Bill Sykes, Cheech and Pro P drop a video to follow up the amazing Everybody. https://thebluntskins.bandcamp.com/ Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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INTERVIEW: CODY CHESNUTT // MARCH 2013

Photo: Naho Taniyama http://instagram.com/ponahontas_   “A bit of history,” says Cody ChesnuTT as I switch off my recorder and ask him to sign my Gridlock’d soundtrack (Cody contributed Deliberation, the final track). ‘Snoop actually chose the track listing for this. Suge (Knight) was in jail at the time. He came in to the studio and went through the tracks. He chose Deliberation as the final track, to round off the album. It was actually recorde…

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D/L: JEREMIAH JAE || BAD JOKES MIIXTAPE || WARP RECORDS

…JEREMIAH JAE signs to WARP RECORDS check out the BAD JOKES MIXTAPE featuring FLYLO, JONWAYNE and OLIVIER the 2nd. http://https://soundcloud.com/warp-records Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Preview: ALMIGHTY SION // THE BEAT GENERATION

…ssette + digital (bonus tracks only on cassette) originalcultures.bandcamp.com   The Beat Generation is meant to be heard as a 30 minute piece of music, split into two parts – sides A and B. These previews are of the individual split tracks which are slightly different to the original version. The original format of the release will also be available in digital format, alongside the split tracks version. — “There is no beat generation. Just a bunc…

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Preview: CAROLINE LACAZE // EN ROUTE

…uld sound like. Cool, powerful and with a twist.” (Michael Arens, Soultrainonline Germany) “The French vocals provide a refreshing perspective and a nice touch…super-impressive backing.” (The Blue-in-Green-Blog) „Absolutely sexy“ (Felix Steinbild, Soulkombinat Germany) “A talent that is undeniable” (Colorising.com) “En Route” is the stunning debut album of young soulful French chanteuse Caroline Lacaze. It tells her story as a musical roadtrip. Af…

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The Huey Show presents The Hip Hop Mixtape

…ar from over the 6 volumes. Subscribe: https://t.co/rZM6kGjDhy pic.twitter.com/185RBpSyWR — jamie groovement / agent j (@jamieGroovement) December 18, 2022 Volume Six, the final ep, features Chuck D talking about his new BBC Studios / PBS four-part TV show, Fight The Power. It’s set to air on BBC Two and iPlayer on January 21st. Here’s a run down of who we’ve had on each episode… listen back HERE and on SOUNDS. VOLUME ONE VOLUME TWO VOLUME THREE V…

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Czarface x MF DOOM – Super What? variant LP covers

…s MF DOOM release, a collab between the two entitled Super What? which was completed last year and delayed by the pandemic. It’s the follow up to 2018’s Czarface Meets Metal Face, which will be set for a reappraisal judging from the amount of people jumping on this new one today, following Dumile’s untimely passing. While it’s streaming now, you can order vinyl versions from the likes of Piccadilly Records and Rap and Soul in the UK – GASDRAWLS, t…

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Out Now: Mega Ran & Sammus // Castlevania: The Nocturnal Cantata

…ES in its full 16 bit glory. I actually never got around to playing the 1997 PS version of the series, but from what I can hear here it’s as chilling as the rest of ’em… It’s available now on Bandcamp, with only 100 CD editions. http://megaran.com/   Cast: Random (aka Mega Ran) as Alucard Sammus as Maria Renard The Ranger as Richter Belmont Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new w…

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Video: ROBOT KOCH ft JOHN LaMONICA // Glassdrops

…http://projectmooncircle.bandcamp.com/album/the-other-side | Brand new video for Robot Koch’s Glassdrops track, from the just-released LP for Project Mooncircle, The Other Side. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Swing Ting announce new residents LZ, Meme Gold,​ ​TARZSA​ & ​Thai-Chi Rosè

…y, there are mixes and showcases on the horizon – keep an eye on SwingTing.com! TARZSA​ is a DJ & Broadcaster hailing from Manchester. An NTS Radio resident, where she champions emerging local soul and R&B artists on her show alongside UK soul star [ K S R ]. She made her Swing Ting debut in November 2019 as well as shutting down the following month’s Keep Hush. In the club TARZSA has a keen ear for big hooks and bigger basslines which always make…

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Stream // Black Milk: Perfected On Puritan Ave.

…Milk, titled“Perfected On Puritan Ave.” The single is from Black Milk’s upcoming album No Poison No Paradise, due out October 15th via Fat Beats/Computer Ugly. Pitchfork has also revealed the album artwork, designed by Dallas, Texas, artist Joonbug. Known for his progressive and boundary-pushing style, No Poison No Paradise promises to expand on Black Milk’s talents and push his work to another level. While 2010’s Album of the Year was an album o…

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Om Unit: Submerged

…hnoid 160 bizness’. Submerged is six tracks of uptempo bass, defiant as ever to labelling from one of the pioneers of the realm of 160. Portrait: Khali Photography Influences for this one include Detroit, jungle, broken beat, dub techno – pulled together by a complete boss. Listen to the single Drones now. Format: 12″ / digital Release: 31 January 2020 Links: https://omunit.bandcamp.com/ Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new wi…

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