Tony Allen Symphony Clean Bandit (ft. Zara Larsson) Clean Bandit follow up the success of Christmas #1 ‘Rockabye’ with a mellower single, this time with 19-year-old Swede Zara Larsson. The ‘Lush Life’ singer tells us about the harmonious joy of love to the Cambridge band’s characteristic tropico-classical backing. 3AM (Pull Up) Charli XCX (feat. MØ)…
“First thing’s first, I’ve been putting in the work / I’m a rebel with a cause” spits Michael Omari – mightily reputable as grime royalty, Stormzy. The admirably diverse set begins in the same way as Gang Signs & Prayer, the critically acclaimed debut album which broke music history as the first independent grime album…
The eagerly-awaited debut from grime prince Stormzy (Michael Omari) sees him truly crowned king. Gang Signs & Prayer is an eclectic mix of grace and guts, with gospel-tinged R&B impeccably entwined with hard chart bangers. The 23-year-old has proved himself as more than just grime’s hero but as a vital musician – “All my young…
Nick Mason Night People You Me At Six You Me At Six have had their fair share of triumphs. They have also had a lot of underwhelming events. Previous album Cavalier Youth impressed at first, but left little lasting impression besides a handful of good singles. It is with great trepidation I approached Night People,…
‘White Christmas’ Louis Armstrong For those wanting to have a Christmas traditionally full of lots of cheer, lots of food and lots traditional Christmas drinking with your slightly embarrassing family- you can’t meet miss this track. Coming in with a swaying and lilting swing instrumental typical of Louis Armstrong’s type of jazz, there is no…
‘Gameshow’ Two Door Cinema Club After what seemed like a mediocre return of the Irish trio; an insignificant, over-hyped comeback single ‘Are We Ready? (Wreck)’, and a 1975 mock-up in the form of ‘Bad Decisions’, the release of Two Door Cinema Club’s title track from their forthcoming record confirms a significantly more matured…
