Tag Archives: Trip-hop

SONG OF THE DAY Liotia – Blackout (Ashley Beedle’s Afrikanz on Marz Vocal Remix)

“The poetic verse with soulful undertones can only be compared to the lyrical prowess of a blue whale, if only they could speak…” Entitled Blackout, today’s track has crept quietly under my epidermis and now swirls around just beneath the … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Hungry

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, has spent the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own very unique sound and yesterday unleashed a collection of his compositions via debut album, Vanishing Point. During his own … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Run Child Run – Can’t Catch Me

Ian Sims, aka Run Child Run, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who, after spending the last five years exploring, developing and perfecting his own unique sound, is preparing to unveil his debut album.  During his own evolution process Ian Sims … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Jitwam – I Ain’t Scared of no Devil (saxophones by dj godfrey ho)

Jitwam is an Indian-born and now Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist whose varied and colourful life has been intricately woven into his fascinating compositions.  Born in Assam, Gauhati, in Northwest India, Jitwam has done his fair share of travelling, spending … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Francesca Belmonte – Stole

Francesca Belmonte has been described as a hip-hop blues artist and if you are familiar with her vocals style, you can see how she has gained this title and why it is she works so well with Tricky. Featuring as … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Gladys Lazer – Veronica

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this many times before, but one of the first things that draws me to any music is the beat..and this song has a cool beat!  Not only that, when I tracked down the accompanying video earlier, … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY LE SON – Ava

I know I say this a lot on here: “I’m very excited by this one,” but guess  what, I’m really really excited by today’s song!!! Emerging electronic act LE SON are a duo from London consisting of band members Liam … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Tricky feat. Martina Topley-Bird – When We Die

When I saw this Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-Bird) track come up in a music feed today I felt a spark of excitement run down my spine and had to play it immediately. When We Die is to feature on Tricky’s upcoming … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Skinshape – The Bay

I love it when little pieces of a big musical jigsaw come together; one day I’ll be writing about a particular artist, band, or album and then a few days/weeks/months later, I stumble upon something else that links to a … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Glass Animals – Life Itself

It’s been nearly two years since Glass Animals released their debut album, and what a debut it was!  ‘Zaba’ is a cracking listen, with its booming basslines, luscious vocals and all that melodically falls in between, this is one great … Continue reading

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