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West London rapper on his new project, studio creativity, and more… From his ‘Cool Bless Safe’ cruiser to the hazy…
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The spirit of DIY looms large… Welcome to Astral Realm, where Clash staff writer Shahzaib Hussain navigates the cosmos of…
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"I just want the listeners to feel how honest I've been…" There aren’t many singers who can sing like Sasha…
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Nigeria's afro-pop sensation speaks to Clash… Where one might find a valiant mob of Gen-Z movers and shakers, Ayra Starr…
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"The gap still isn’t bridging… we need to do more!" Hailing from Nottingham is the rising songstress full of soul,…
Read More“It’s Just A Theory!” The Strange World Of Feng Suave
Clash meets two chilled out Dutch dudes making viral psych-pop… Daniël Elvis Schoemaker and Daniël de Jong are Feng Suave.…
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Soulful Manchester talent opens up… Hailing from the Northern city of Manchester is rising songwriter Pip Millett, who over the…
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Clash swaps emails with Bristol’s enigmatic techno five-piece… If SCALPING’s unique brand of techno, punk and hardcore is yet to…
Read More“We Live In A Post-Passion Society!” Pretty Sick Are An Inspiration
Sabrina Fuentes comes out fighting… Frontwoman, vocalist and songwriter Sabrina Fuentes formed the poignant rock group Pretty Sick at just…
Read MoreMeet Xydo, The K-R&B Voice The World Needs To Know
Maintaining positivity in his love-lorn songwriting… As someone who doesn’t ever want to stall, Xydo got his stage name from…
Read More“This Is Just The Introduction!” Clash Meets Maeve
Up-close with the groundbreaking pop multi-hyphenate… Returning to re-introduce herself to the industry, Maeve has the kind of self-assurance that…
Read More“My Songs Are Moments In My Life” Jimothy Lacoste Enters A New Phase
London extrovert on fresh music, the pandemic, and why he's always got room for pizza… It’s safe to say that…
Read More“It’s Like An Affront To The Listener!” Awate Is Here To Challenge You
"If people need my music, they’ll find it…" Camden-based rapper Awate has been a longstanding, active member of UK rap’s…
Read MoreAstral Realm: An Alternative Roundup #2
May’s soundtrack burst the thunderclouds bringing light, levity and aural pleasure… Welcome to Astral Realm, where Clash staff writer Shahzaib…
Read More“We’re Gonna Flip Over Some More Tables!” Lorenzo RSV Interviewed
NiNE8 creative surges into a space of his own… “We’ve been limited for a year due to the pandemic but…
Read MoreTay Iwar Is Nigeria’s Shining Neo-Soul Beacon
"It’s completely mood music, it puts you in a certain space…" When Nigerian music comes up in conversation, it’s more…
Read More“Where I’m From Is An Integral Part Of Who I Am” Clash Meets DC
The South London rapper opens up… Bursting on to the scene as a self-assured newcomer, surrounded by friends in his…
Read More“You Can Always Learn Something” The Growth Of Jessy Rose
The Irish artist on his solo ideals… Jessy Rose isn’t new to the music scene. Rising to fame as one…
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Discussing the intersections of magic ritual and club culture… Octo Octa’s music has been a continual source of lockdown inspiration…
Read MoreYard Gyal Inna Britain: Alicaì Harley Interviewed
The explosive rise of the UK dancehall queen… Alicaì Harley has been making waves with a unique sound that tells…
Read MoreThe Aubreys, Lunar Vacation Combine For ‘No Offerings’
Watch the video now… The Aubreys combine with Lunar Vacation on new single ‘No Offerings’. It’s the group’s first collaboration,…
Read MoreIshmael Ensemble’s Top Bristol Tips
A guide to the city's underground music scene… Bristol has always been staunching independent. While other cities prevaricated over the…
Read MoreAnti Hero: Gang Of Four’s John Sterry On The Life And Legacy Of Andy Gill
A personal take on the guitarist's extraordinary impact… At the core of post-punk group Gang Of Four’s music are the…
Read MorePremiere: Piers James ‘Can’t Be My Girl’ Video Lands
In Association With Vero True Social Piers James has that soulful touch. The producer-songwriter-singer (and a whole lot more) has an…
Read MoreIn Conversation: Desta French
Latin flavour with a UK slant… Up until recently, London’s cultural backdrop has lacked a mainstream Latin flavour. The community…
Read MoreSearching For Queen Bee: Re-Connecting With Matt Maltese
Life under lockdown with the bewitching indie charmer… Now, more than ever, the home is the epicentre of our world.…
Read MoreMiller Blue – Sunflower
A dreamy fusion of jazz-leaning R&B and neo-soul… Miller Blue is back with his latest project titled ‘Sunflower’. Running at…
Read MoreGang Of Four Confirm Final EP
Guitarist Andy Gill died earlier this year… Gang Of Four have confirmed plans for their final EP. The post-punk group…
Read MoreIn Conversation: Film Noir
Viciously stylish Parisian garage-punk… When you’re a true romantic, you’re bound to see everything through a rose-tinted poetic lens. For…
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