Hello Dark World

London-based songwriter Rue Delaney has released her debut EP, after serious industry attention and anticipation

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton13 September 2022Rue Delaney, UK R&B, UK AlternativeComment

Lucious

Knucks new single ‘Lucious’ sees the London rapper linking up with Kwengface, and continuing his reign over UK hip hop, with menacing flows, and villainous, drill influenced, scattered drums

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton13 September 2022Knucks, Kwengface, UK Drill, Alternative DrillComment

Top Steppa

Greentea Peng releases 'GREENZONE 108', including woozy new track ‘Top Steppa’

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton12 September 2022Greentea Peng, UK Soul, UK R&BComment

Thinking of You

‘Thinking of You’ is Kwaku Asante’s second single of the year and it is taken from his upcoming EP, ‘Wanderlust’

Music ReviewsMarvin Merela12 September 2022Kwaku Asante, UK Sooul, UK Soul, R&B, UK AlternativeComment

no sleep in LA

Fearlessness is a trait that suits artists well regardless of the medium that they commune with. It’s that very trait that led blackwave. to embark on a journey to reconnect with their creative process. 'no sleep in LA' is the result of that endeavour

Music ReviewsBrice Birdsall12 September 2022blackwave., Alternative, Alt Hip HopComment

Track of the Week - Malta Freestyle

It’s a lively alternative rap link up with the swiftly rising Arz joining forces with blasé barrer Ramonie and chill-rap’s hottest producer El Londo for ‘Malta Freestyle’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits12 September 2022Arz, Ramonie, El Londo, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

Jesus Freak Lighter

Alt-R&B icon Blood Orange finally returns to the scene after a painfully long wait with ‘Jesus Freak Lighter’

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton11 September 2022Blood Orange, Alternative R&B, US AlternativeComment

ONE OF US

Merlyn Wood, of BROCKHAMPTON fame, has released 'ONE OF US', his third single since the group announced their split, seeing him focus on his solo career in an exciting new chapter

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton10 September 2022Merlyn Wood, US AlternativeComment

Too Much

Much esteemed US rapper Freddie Gibbs has dropped a lively single ‘Too Much’ with Memphis spitter Moneybagg Yo ahead of his new album ‘$oul $old $eperately’ expected later this month

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson10 September 2022Freddie Gibbs, Moneybagg Yo, US RapComment

Pandora's Box

A juxtaposition to the negative sentiments released from the box of mythological fame, PIE’s debut EP ‘Pandora’s Box’ unveils an enticing selection of songs that radiate poignancy and musicality

Music ReviewsBecky Ansley9 September 2022PIE, UK Jazz, UK Soul, JazzComment

We Cry Together

Compton icon Kendrick Lamar has released a visual for his standout, psychologically intense track ‘We Cry Together’, from his recent critically acclaimed ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton9 September 2022Kendrick Lamar, US RapComment

The Iceberg Theory

On his latest full length project, the unequivocal craft of Clbrks is bolstered by Scottish producer Vagrant Real Estate’s grandiose production

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits9 September 2022Clbrks, Vagrant Real Estate, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Alt Hip HopComment

Essence

With a music video to perfectly match the song’s aura, Coops offers effortless uplifting vibes in his latest single ‘Essence’

Music ReviewsBecky Ansley8 September 2022Coops, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Hip HopComment

TOO AWESOME

On his new EP 'TOO AWESOME', ayrtn continues to grow his image as an alt-rap icon who refuses to conform to traditional UK hip hop

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton8 September 2022ayrtn, Alternative Rap, UK RapComment

MK 3.5

Mount Kimbie finally mark their return to the scene, with a handful of intoxicated, abstract tracks under the title ‘MK 3.5’, most notably including ‘in your eyes’ with slowthai and Danny Brown

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton7 September 2022Mount Kimbie, UK Alternative, RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Akemi Fox

The Pit catch up with Manchester soulstress Akemi Fox to talk influences, her love of Manchester, finding her sound and the gorgeous new EP 'You're My Favourite Day'

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits7 September 2022Akemi Fox, Swindle, July 7, UK R&B, UK Soul, Neo SoulComment

Phones Down

East London rapper and creative Kieron Boothe is slowly revealing his upcoming project ‘Views from the Bottom’ with two early release singles out on Melting Pot Music

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson6 September 2022Kieron Boothe, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

The Forever Story

JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is an inspirational one, but also a dark, troublesome, and grungy one

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton6 September 2022JID, US Rap, US AlternativeComment

Unconditional Love

'Unconditional Love' is another card in the deck of anthems that Born Trappy has blessed this year with his trademark vocals

Music ReviewsLouis Davis5 September 2022Born Trappy, Wave, UK WaveComment

Artist Spotlight: Harvey Whyte

London-based rapper Harvey Whyte catches up with The Pit to talk about his journey with music, pioneering his signature ‘piano rap’ and what he’s got on his current playlist

Artist SpotlightHana Alexander5 September 2022Harvey Whyte, UK Rap, Alternative Rap