Vest & Boxers

Lava La Rue has released the queer anthem of 2022 so far ‘Vest & Boxers’ accompanied by one trip of a music video directed by Bedroom Projects

Music ReviewsFrankie Godfrey7 February 2022Lava La Rue, UK Alternative, Alternative R&BComment

stop spoiling everything

Premiered by Wordplay, Welsh wonderboy Luke RV cements his own style with ‘stop spoiling everything’

Music ReviewsJames Wijesinghe7 February 2022Luke RV, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

The One

Mac Lloyd serves up some freshly squeezed soulful vocals in his first entry of the year ‘The One’ out now on Green Brick Records

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson7 February 2022Mac Lloyd, UK Soul, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&BComment

Johnny P's Caddy

Griselda’s burgeoning domination of US rap has been taken to a whole other stratosphere with Benny The Butcher’s J Cole featuring ‘Johnny P’s Caddy’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits2 February 2022Benny The Butcher, J Cole, The Alchemist, US Rap, Hip HopComment

NW3

Gearing up to release his debut album, ‘Nobody’s Home’, Bakar shares the third single ‘NW3’

Music ReviewsDom Taylor2 February 2022Bakar, UK AlternativeComment

Artist Spotlight: KAVO

The Pit sit down with hotly-tipped Birmingham rapper KAVO to discuss his new RA featuring single 'Airforce One', adjusting to viral fame, why the Brum scene is about to take over, and opening up for Grime goat D Double E

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits1 February 2022KAVO, UK Rap, UK Drill, Alternative Drill, Rap, BirminghamComment

backbone

meimei hits the ground running with her debut single, ‘backbone’

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton1 February 2022meimei, Alternative, UK AlternativeComment

Beggie Beggie

One of world music’s fastest risers, Arya Starr consolidates her luxurious, innovative and intricate sound with kaleidoscopic visuals for ‘Beggie Beggie’, a fan favourite from her 2021 debut album ’19 & Dangerous’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits31 January 2022Arya Starr, CKay, AfropopComment

Timing

West London-based songwriter, rapper and producer Xadi kicks off 2022 with his new single ‘Timing’, featuring fellow collaborator and bilingual Manchester artist Nina Cobham

Music ReviewsJimi Scott31 January 2022Xadi, Nina Cobham, UK R&B, Alternative R&B, Bedroom R&BComment

Praise the Lord

Bandokay kicks off the new year strongly with his latest track Praise The Lord

Music ReviewsNatalie Siaw-Agyeman29 January 2022Bandokay, UK Rap, Uk DrillComment

Artist Spotlight: Lagoon Wavey

The Pit sit down with Lagoon Wavey to discuss his artistry, his favourite artists and how he’s paving his own way within the music industry

Music ReviewsShenead Poroosotum28 January 2022Lagoon Wavey, Afrobeats, AlternativeComment

Love Saves the Day

Beloved festival ‘Love Saves the Day’ celebrate their 10th anniversary with a diverse star-studded line up

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits28 January 2022Festival, Love Saves The Day, UK D&BComment

Pump 101

Digga D and Still Brickin' unveil 'Pump 101', a West London and Merseyside link up

Music ReviewsTyrese King28 January 2022Digga D, Still Brickin', UK Rap, UK DrillComment

Pillow Princess

Upcoming singer/songwriter Olivia Swann flaunts her upbeat, charming sound on new cut ‘Pillow Princess’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits27 January 2022Olivia Swann, UK R&B, Alternative popComment

Militant

Cristale has dropped the first single of what is going to be a breakthrough year for her, 'Militant'

Music ReviewsOri Santari26 January 2022Cristale, UK Rapp, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Drill, Alternative DrillComment

PLACES+FACES Lisbon Weekender

Pollen presents PLACES+FACES Lisbon Weekender have added an assortment of hotly tipped UK rap names to their impressive line up

Music Reviews, Music NewsBen Tibbits26 January 2022PLACES+FACES, Backroad Gee, Lancey Foux, Pa Salieu, Unknown T, slowthai, Sam Wise, Lord ApexComment

Artist Spotlight: Pyschs

The Pit chop it up with Pyschs about his most recent release 'Targets Met', his ever improving craft, and refusing to be boxed into a sound

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits25 January 2022Pyschs, UK Rap, UK Drill, Alternative DrillComment

Bangers & Mash

North London Rapper WDZ has finally delivered his much anticipated single 'Bangers & Mash'

Music ReviewsOri Santari25 January 2022WDZ, UK RapComment

WHERE I AM IS NOT IMPORTANT

Underground goat Clbrks once again lends his unparalleled charisma to Kiina’s silky sonics for 'WHERE I AM IS NOT IMPORTANT', the first helping from 'Habits 2', the long awaited sequel to their 2017 joint album

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits25 January 2022Clbrks, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Alt Hip HopComment

Certified

London singer/rapper Shayne Brown serenades a special lady with assurance and love with the release of 'Certified'

Music ReviewsOri Santari24 January 2022Shanye Brown, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment