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ALBUM REVIEW: THE SNUTS - MILLENNIALS

Millennials encapsulates exactly what The Snuts personify – The joy that can be found amidst the chaos of daily life. Each track delves into themes of heartbreak, the working life and the feeling of obscurity within the world. The depth and melancholic themes are brought to life through the paradoxical nuances of ramped-up indie-rock anthems. Tracks such as ‘Gloria’, ‘NPC’ and ‘Deep Diving’ leave that impression and lead the line for what is set to be a new chapter in The Snuts’ career.
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE SNUTS - MILLENNIALS

Millennials encapsulates exactly what The Snuts personify – The joy that can be found amidst the chaos of daily life. Each track delves into themes of heartbreak, the working life and the feeling of obscurity within the world. The depth and melancholic themes are brought to life through the paradoxical nuances of ramped-up indie-rock anthems. Tracks such as ‘Gloria’, ‘NPC’ and ‘Deep Diving’ leave that impression and lead the line for what is set to be a new chapter in The Snuts’ career.

Logic - College Park Review

College Park is an amalgamation of Logic’s previous sagas; Bobby Tarantino, Under Pressure’ and Young Sinatra, rolled into one cohesive and eccentric narrative journey. Played across seventeen-tracks that delve into the origins of how Logic came to be, it’s a truly star-studded project. With verses from RZA, Joey Bada$$, Seth MacFarlane, Norah Jones, Redman and many others, the record has built itself up to be the strongest project released by Logic to date.

Stormzy - This Is What I Mean - Review

Stormzy’s third studio album ‘This is What I Mean’ transcends the boundaries of musical structures he has felt constrained by since ‘Gang Signs and Prayer’. Seeing him surpass the struggles brough-forth by the pressures of his musical prowess on ‘Heavy is The Head’. Stormzy’s development and focus-shift is made clear, as the gang signs have turned into solely prayers, and the head is no longer heavy. ‘This is What I mean’ see’s the man come into his own.

Taylor Swift's Modern-Classic Hit: Midnights Review

As noted by the album’s Apple Music page: ‘Alongside long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff, she’s set out here to tell “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [her] life”’. ‘Midnight’ follows the current trend of 80s influenced projects with a unique Taylor Swift flavour and emotional resonance. The ‘3AM edition’ adds an additional seven tracks, removing fan favourite ‘Meet Me At Midnight’ and filling the track list with gems such as ‘The Great War’, ‘Bigger than The Whole Sky’,

The Three Brothers From Essex Who Are Bringing Back Disco With Their Unique Flair

Their second EP ‘Believe’ released in late September fuses R&B and Soul. Finely tuned with the distinct falsetto of lead vocalist Luke, Rayowa are determined to continue carving their very own unique space in the current soundscape. Rawoya is formed of Dan, Reece and Luke Baker - three brothers from Essex who are all self-taught producers and multi-instrumentalists, playing guitar, bass, and piano. Their brotherly chemistry is prevalent throughout their music – as they never seem to miss the

GREENZONE 108 Review: Greentea Peng Delivers A Mystical Mixtape

Coming off the high of her debut album Man Made in 2021, Greentea Peng graces her presence on the music scene once again with her mature ten-track mixtape ‘GREENZONE 108’. Our entry into the Greenzone, which sounds like a world from Sonic the Hedgehog, is ‘Feint’ which unlike Sonic, does not disappear at the speed of sound. The atmosphere feels and sounds like a descent into madness. A sense of mysticality is created through the spacial vocal harmonies and lyrical themes of mental fatigue and its impact on Greentea Peng’s perception. A repeated warning “protect your psyche” can be heard throughout the track.

S-X - A Repeat Wouldn't Go A Miss

Veteran producer S-X allows his artistry to take centre stage on new release ‘A Repeat Wouldn’t Go A Miss’. The musical production and mix quality on this whole project are immaculate, showing how involved S-X is in the technical side of music; alongside this, though, he shows that he is able to present more than just exquisite production and mixing, allowing his delivery to emphatically shine through. His versatility is evident through, as his vocal range in ‘Same Old Story’ and ‘Pick Up The P

Youngn Lipz - Area Baby

Youngn Lipz – Australia’s young, upcoming rapper and singer – has just released his debut album 'Area Baby', with a collection of beautiful melodies and hooks to keep you listening for hours. 'Area Baby' has 15 tracks, including his breakout singles, 'Spaceship' and 'Misunderstood', presenting a wide variety of options, to enjoy YL’s artistry. Youngn Lipz ability to present a constant rhythmic and melodic delivery showcases the depths of his understanding when it comes to musical intricacies. A

Unknown T - Adolescence

Unknown T has released his new mixtape ‘Adolescence’, a re-introduction to the rapper’s realm of music, and his own personal touches on the drill side of music. The 15 song tape consists primarily of drill anthems and pleasantries for his targeted audience; he focuses on making his name known, becoming ever-cemented as one of the smoothest drill artists to ever grace the microphone. Five key highlights contain notable features from some of the veterans in the UK scene including: Nafe Smallz, M

Sneakbo - Jestski Wave 3

‘Jetski Wave 3’ is the newest entry into the versatile space of UK music, delivered by non-other than the seasoned Brixton MC Sneakbo. fConsisting of 16 tracks, and notable features from upcoming stars such as BackRoad Gee and Pa Salieu, to established craftsmen M24 and Ard Adz, there is a broad range of selection for fans. Encompassing the culture or “wave” the mixtape gives a taste of Sneakbo’s ability in a range of different palettes of music such as drill, grime and dancehall just to name a

GoldLink - HARAM!

‘HARAM!’ is the latest LP from DMV-rapper GoldLink, a 15-track album that blends notable features from hard-hitters such as Rich The Kid andNLE Choppa alongside a roster of upcoming artists. Distortion in the mix of GoldLink’s vocal track is a key feature throughout the whole album, which serves to deteriorate from his delivery, and undoubted punchy vocal presence. Not only is it in the vocal mix, however; indeed, it is a theme prevalent throughout the entirety of the album. GoldLink is no stra

Wretch 32 - Little BIG MAN

‘Little BIG Man’ is the latest project released by the seasoned, Tottenham based UK poet known as Wretch 32. The project’s focus hinges on tackling the concept of life after being incarcerated, and the difficulties faced being involved in a lifestyle presented through such unconventional circumstances. The project was released alongside a visual short film – which can be found on Youtube – and they go hand in hand, as the story that unfolds through music begins to unravel before your very eyes

Cadet - The Rated Legend

With ‘The Rated Legend’ Cadet seals his legendary status in UK rap, showcasing natural storytelling ability through gritty lyrics and deep understanding of an authentic sound. Taking the limelight on tracks such as ‘Support me’, ‘Trust em’ and ‘Speechless’, it’s worth noting that collaborations were always a key part of Cadet’s work, too. Boasting a great ear for sonic chemistry, this album utilises features from the likes of Krept, Wretch 32, Chip, and Deno – who steps up on ‘Advice’, a 2018 U

The Weeknd - After Hours

'After Hours’ has finally dropped after a long year of being in the works. The Weeknd’s fourth studio album is a mixture of the usual dark material we are accustomed to, whilst paying homage to the ‘80s, with synths being thrown at us left and right. With no features on the album, The Weeknd is truly able to deliver the most vulnerable and open project he has released to date, exploring themes of acceptance, emotional distraction, and the stages of a heartbreak. Opening track ‘Alone Again’ set

J Balvin - Colores

'Colores' is the seventh studio album by the Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin, ten tracks long. With his vibrant energy, unique take on the reggaeton genre and raw talent, anticipation was high for this record. Each track on 'Colores' is based on the colour that J Balvin and his team envisioned whilst listening to the final version of said tracks. J Balvin sets the pace by jumping straight into 'Colores' with a dynamic track 'Amarillo'. Yellow is the colour that is given to the intro track, d

Jadakiss - Ignatius

Jadakiss's five year hiatus from recording a studio album has ended with the 13-track ‘Ignatius’, and with it the Yonkers rapper proves he still has the creative vision to create a full-fledged project. The definition of “Ignatius” is “the fiery one”, and this is apt for the listening experience of this record - akin to being on fire. With multiple noticeable features – 2 Chainz, John Legend, Rick Ross, Emanny, Pusha T, Ty Dolla $ign, Dej Loaf, Nino Man, Millyz – the varied roster means no two

M Huncho - Huncholini The 1st

M Huncho’s slick second mixtape ‘Huncholini The 1st’ confirms the UK rapper’s consistency in both delivery and creative vision. It’s a project with minimal collaborations, but those that make it on are well chosen, with chemistry and sound that’s well-matched. Two of the biggest UK artists in the rap scene - D-Block Europe and Headie One - are very well chosen candidates for this project, both having created their own sound in the rap stratosphere. Headie One, for example, has carved out a nich
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