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What Does Prop Money Mean and How Is It Used?
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The Drummer Shuffle: Rock Bands That Have Recently Changed Their Rhythm Section
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Inside the Marshall Series First Listen With Amaria BB, A Refreshing Voice for a New UK R&B Era
We got a chance to sit and talk with Amaria BB on set of the Marshall Series First Listen, supported by New Wave. This intimate studio experience truly embodies the essence of a refreshing vibe, exactly what Amaria BB says she feels when she’s in Paris.
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Hailing from Atlanta, Hardrock is fresh on the scene as the newest underground sensation. Garnering attention for his distinct style that feeds well into the Opium lifestyle, he blends a raw concoction of rock, trap and punk into his music whilst simultaneously drawing on inspiration from rap heavyweights such as Future, Young Thug and Playboi Carti.
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10 Things We Love About Naya Yeira
Jakarta-born, London-based singer-songwriter, Naya Yeira is making space for a sound that’s entirely her own...
10 Things We Love About: GoldLink
DC rapper GoldLink is back and it’s like he never left, his latest offering is ‘ENOCH’ a 12 track album that was birthed through...
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Get to know: Yaya Bey
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Get To Know: Mychelle
Steadily rising, Mychelle is an exciting talent in the UK scene who has been building herself up and is now ready to present her debut album ‘Good Day’ to the world.
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Taken by Robin Boe Claudia Valentina is an emerging talent in the music scene who has been steadily grafting and honing her craft for...
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Get to Know: Mereba
For Alabama singer-songwriter Mereba, her albums compares the sibling relationship concerning as she speaks to New Wave Magazine.
Get To Know: Travy
Travy is an Irish rapper based in Dublin living his life and carrying his music with it. Some artists may feel at liberty to create when...
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dive into the world of KOKOROKO, a London - based collective that has set out to preserve light in their music for future generations.
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Get To Know: Aqyila
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Get To Know : Brandon Nembhard
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FIRST LISTEN
First Listen: JayaHadADream's The Bank
Jayahadadream is making her mark in the UK rap scene, and her latest single, The Bank , dives into Garage with a feel-good edge while...
First Listen: Raghd's ‘Side Effect’ and ‘Bitches I Hate’
Raghd is a fiery, organic trailblazer whose cares in the world cease to exist when she steps into the booth. She has firmly established...
First Listen: Max Valentine ‘Red Wine’ Featuring Ghetts
A born and raised Londoner, Max Valentine, is an artist who has carved a name for himself in the UK underground scene and collaborated...
First Listen: Sissy Ford 'Streets'
Recently, we had the chance to sit down over Zoom and talk about the track, diving into how the track marks a bold new chapter in her evolving sound, blending old-school R&B sounds with pop.
First Listen: AKIA 'DND'
Atlanta based and Arkansas born AKIA, is someone who’s voice you’ll soon hear on all the popular Apple Music and Spotify playlists, as...
First Listen: Z H I N O 'Can I Talk My Shit?'
The 21-year-old self-taught producer and rapper from Croydon South London embraces a comprehensive vision from his beats to directing his...
First Listen: Benita 'The Worst'
Benita is an exceptionally talented Toronto based singer/songwriter who has a gifted pen. She was born in the city in North York and...
First Listen: Skee '19 Years'
Skee is a 19-year-old Artist from South London, who has slowly started to position himself as one to watch in the UK rap scene. He has...
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