North Face

The Black Yorkshireman Chiedu Oraka continues his stylistic development with audacious new drop ‘North Face’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits9 March 2022Chiedu Oraka, UK Rap, Northern Rap, Hull, Alternative RapComment

Imaginary Boyfriend

Kayleigh Noble returns with a sizzling new R&B offering 'Imaginary Boyfriend'

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits8 March 2022Kayleigh Noble, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment

Between The Lines

Emerging UK rapper Readey has returned to the scene with the release of his new mixtape, ‘Between The Lines’

Music ReviewsThe Pit London7 March 2022Readey, UK Rap, GarageComment

Hold It

South London upcomer 38 Shamz illustrates his ear for a killer melody on trap-laden new cut ‘Hold It’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits7 March 202238 Shamz, UK Trap, Trap Rap, TrapComment

Track of the Week: Us Lot

Man of the people Murkage Dave's rousing ode to friendship 'Us Lot' is our first featured 'Track of the Week'

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits7 March 2022Murkage Dave, UK Alternative, Alternative Rap, IndieComment

How Am I Looking?

Celebrate yourself with Eva Lazarus’ new luscious offering ‘How Am I Looking?'

Music ReviewsChloe Mogg7 March 2022Eva Lazarus, R&B, AlternativeComment

Vexed into Bliss

Dutch producer and visual artist EAUXMAR and London-based artist TAHIR's new release ‘Vexed into Bliss’ gives us a sound we didn't know we needed

Music ReviewsHana Alexander5 March 2022EAUXMAR, TAHIR, Uk Rap, Alternative RapComment

Sensitive

Pioneering Berlin-based beatmaker FloFilz releases new single ‘Sensitive’ alongside UK singer, songwriter Jerome Thomas

Music ReviewsJimi Scott4 March 2022FloFilz, Jerome Thomas, AlternativeComment

Back Home

Morgo and Degie - two members of Manchester-based collective Motto Estate - release their new single, ‘Back Home'

Music ReviewsJimi Scott4 March 2022Motto Estate, Morgo, Degie, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

Chateauneuf-du-Papi

Slim Papi makes a statement with 'Chateauneuf-du-Papi'; an EP that showcases hip-hop at its most luxurious

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits4 March 2022Slim Papi, UK Rap, Alt Hip Hop, Jam BaxterComment

Exclusive Premiere: Imani Beau - The Way I Want You

Exclusive Premiere: Emerging Brooklyn soulstress Imani Beau delves through love and lust on rich new single ‘The Way I Want You’, plucked from her debut 4-track EP ‘Felt’

Exclusive PremiereBen Tibbits3 March 2022Imani Beau, US R&B, Alternative R&BComment

Shalimar Gardens

Following the release of their excellent collaborative album ‘Shalimar Gardens‘ which dropped via Group BraCil, The Pit's Dylan Robinson sits down with Morriarchi and Immi Larusso to discuss the new project

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson2 March 2022Morriarchi, Immi Larusso, Group BraCil, UK Hip Hop, Alt Hip HopComment

Brockampton: Live in Brixton

BROCKHAMPTON set the new standard for sendoffs with incredible performance of greatest hits

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton2 March 2022Brockampton, US Rap, LiveComment

Artist Spotlight: Bert

The Pit sit down with Bert to discuss his wide ranging influences, his inwardly looking writing style, and his charming new EP 'It's all good dw'

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits1 March 2022Bert, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Alternative, Folk, IndieComment

Introvert Hotline

Ego Ella May returns with another sumptuous slice of jazz-infused neo-soul on her latest offering ‘Introvert Hotline’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits28 February 2022Ego Ella May, Neo-Soul, Jazz, UK SoulComment

Hate Me

Nigerian rapper and Olamide Abedeji known to most as Olamide releases his new single, Hate Me featuring fellow Nigerian pioneer, Wande Coal

Music ReviewsJimi Scott28 February 2022Olamide, AfroComment

1 2 WATCH: Leo Lore

At the Pit, we are always looking to discover artists that push boundaries, provoke feeling and don’t follow the masses. Leo Lore epitomises this. We catch up with Leo to discuss his influences, standing out amongst the masses and his gorgeous new EP 'Blue Print'

1 2 Watch, Music ReviewsBen Tibbits28 February 2022Leo Lore, UK Sou, Soul, UK Soul, Alternative, Mootown, MotownComment

SHE MIGHT BLEED

Following rave reviews of his 2021 album AND GOD SAID…, Birmingham-based artist SIPHO. strikes with the release of his sophomore EP SHE MIGHT BLEED

Music ReviewsHana Alexander28 February 2022SIPHO., UK R&B, Alternative, UK AlternativeComment

Something For The Car

Northampton emcee Nevmore teases his debut mixtape with ‘Something For The Car’ featuring Clbrks

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson28 February 2022Nevmore, Clbrks, Uk Rap, Alternative RapComment

Waves

Waves is the first song ever released by R&B singer/songwriter Jada O’Neill, showcasing a voice that leaves the listener mesmerised

Music ReviewsTyrese King27 February 2022Jada O'Neill, R&B, Alternative R&BComment