Prince's third album was a clear artistic advancement on its predecessor, exploring adult themes in a daring way. Continue reading…
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Vanilla Ice Preps for the Big Screen: Oct. 8 in Hip-Hop History
On this day in hip-hop and R&B history, Teddy Riley was born, Prince showed off his 'Dirty Mind' and Vanilla Ice geared up for his movie debut. Continue reading…
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Janet Jackson Releases ‘Velvet Rope’: Oct. 7 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays. Continue reading…
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Common Asks to Borrow A Dollar: Oct. 6 in Hip-Hop History
Common makes his rap debut, Kurupt shows respect to his East and West coast roots, Pras and Bizzy Bone make a solo go of it Mack 10 delivers 'The Recipe.' Continue reading…
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Wu-Tang Clan, Dipset and Lil Wayne: A Guide to the 2018 A3C Fest
From 8Ball & MJG to Trina, Talib Kweli, Lil Wayne, Dipset and Wu-Tang, we've combed through A3C's massive schedule to see which events you should definitely hit up. Continue reading…
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A Run-DMC Classic Gets EDM Treatment: Oct. 5 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Jason Nevins remixes Run-DMC and veteran hip-hoppers De La Soul, Wyclef Jean and Digital Underground drop new projects. Continue reading…
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I feel like too many of these posts lately have started with apologies and explanations for my extended absences. Let’s skip that this time and remember, if I put something up here, it’s because I want you to hear it.
Check out “Stay Wild” by Toronto duo Bravestation, off the album Goddess. -
Following up the the much-praised ‘Sink in the Water’ and ‘Circus’, Cocoa Futures are back with more emotive vocal-led synth-pop and were kind enough to give us first listen.
Recorded at Manchester’s Low Four Complex in the old Granada TV studios and produced by Brendan Williams (Dutch Uncles, GoGo Penguin), ‘Big Time’ sees the Scotland-born songwriter and frontman Greg Sanderson sing of self-belief triumphantly pushing aside feelings of doubt, before the song transcends into a Prince-esque guitar solo.
Cocoa Futures – Big Time is out tomorrow (27/09/2018) on Lost in the Manor records.
Cocoa Futures live
Oct 7th: Old Blue Last, London
Nov 16th: The Finsbury, London
Photograph by Sara Amroussi-Gilissen
Hear Cocoa Futures – Big Time (premiere) and other great new tracks on the new music blog The Blue Walrus.
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Brooklyn-based May‘s latest single ‘Baby Save Me Tonight’ is a smokey and fragile exploration of longing for love, longing for someone who will always be there to save you from the world and yourself.
The song’s rich, luxurious production and cinematic climax is a joy, but it is the intimacy of the track that makes it timeless – a soul truly laid bare.
May’s upcoming debut EP will be out later this year on the consistently fantastic Best Laid Plans.
May – Baby Save Me Tonight is out now
Hear May – Baby Save Me Tonight and other great new tracks on the new music blog The Blue Walrus.
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Winnipeg’s Royal Canoe are set to release their new album, Waver, on January 25 via Paper Bag Records. Take a listen to “RAYZ” from the forthcoming release.
“Whenever we begin working on a new album we throw everything out, even if it worked last time, just so we have no chance to rest on our laurels,” says singer Matt Peters, “On Waver we set out to create leaner arrangements and clearer melodies – less between us and the listener.”