The Pit and KeepVibesNear delve deep into his self-defined ‘Noir R&B’ style, his recent ‘Late Night’ releases, and what it takes to be an artist and a man in 2022

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits20 March 2022KeepVibesNear, UK R&B, Noir R&B, Alternative R&BComment

1 2 WATCH: BOY SODA

To be simultaneously highly marketable and copiously creative is a rare feat. A feat that the hotly-tipped Australian BOY SODA amasses with aplomb. The Pit caught up with the latest featured star in our 1 2 Watch series to discuss his new single and video, his unique style, and how he plans on standing out from the masses

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits19 March 2022BOY SODA, 1 2 WATCH, Australian R&B, AlternativeComment

FYN

Afrobeats star Rema connects with UK heavyweight AJ Tracey for new single 'FYN'

Music ReviewsTyrese King19 March 2022Rema, AJ Tracey, Afrobeats, UK RapComment

Baby

Aitch brings Ashanti's feel-good R&B classic ‘Rock wit U (Aww Baby)’ to the modern audience, effortlessly bridging the generations

Music ReviewsTyrese King18 March 2022Aitch, Ashanti, UK Rap, R&BComment

Artist Spotlight: Mitch

The Pit sit down with Birmingham rapper Mitch to discuss his collaboration with BackroadGee on 'Crossroads' and his upcoming new project

Artist SpotlightTyrese King18 March 2022Mitch, Birmingham, UK Rap, Real Rap, Drill, GrimeComment

Exclusive Premiere: OuttaCity - COCO

Flying the flag for Kent’s burgeoning music scene, OuttaCity’s debut single ‘COCO’ brings together two of the counties hottest talents OC LEE and Nick Notes

Exclusive PremiereBen Tibbits18 March 2022OuttaCity, OC LEE, Nick Notes, UK Rap Comment

SWIM

Uplifting and ubiquitous in its appeal, Lois Rae dives deeper into artistic resonance with her bewitching single SWIM, featuring upcoming East London rapper Tike

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits17 March 2022Lois Rae, Tike, UK R&B, UK Pop, Alternative popComment

Don't Trip

Rappers Keeya Keys and Blanco join forces for their new single ‘Don’t Trip’

Music ReviewsHana Alexander16 March 2022Keeya Keys, Blanco, UK Rap, UK DrillComment

Playlist

Newcomer Chanel Loren serves up one hell of an introduction to the alternative R&B scene with her genre-merging, emotionally resonant debut single ‘Playlist’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits15 March 2022Chanel Loren, UK R&B, UK Indie, UK Garage, Alternative R&BComment

Artist Spotlight: Cousin Kula

The Pit sit down with Bristolian five-piece Cousin Kula to discuss their genre-bending debut album 'Double Dinners', the construction of their sound and aesthetic, and what to expect at a live show

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits14 March 2022Cousin Kula, UK Jazz, Pysch-rock, Bedroom Pop, AlternativeComment

Track of the Week: Be Me

Chameleonic in style and guise, Finn Foxell’s unravelling sonic identity glides further into effervescent indie on his spirited and vibrant new cut ‘Be Me’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits14 March 2022Finn Foxell, UK Rap, UK Alternative, UK IndieComment

Come Back To You

The latest in an increasingly diverse and creative assortment of artists emerging from Northampton, rising star REMIEWORLD makes his anticipated return with new single ‘Come Back To You’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits13 March 2022REMIEWORLD, UK AlternativeComment