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AOSOON: A Lot of Something Out of Nothing

AOSOON is still unsigned as of this writing, but we’re willing to bet they are set to be the next big thing from London. Give it another year and there will be something out of nothing.

Review

F*ck Buttons: Slow Focus

For all the slow-burn dread and terror of this album, Hung and Power successfully took their Olympics cred and made their most polished album to date – without necessitating any sacrifices to their artistry.

JUICE Curates

Asahi Malaysia Pres. JUICE Curates: ‘Pandu Uji Mix’ by ADMKSTR

ADMKSTR mixes the third Asahi Presents JUICE Curates with a playlist consisting of DJs and producers he looks up to and thinks you should too.

Review

Earl Sweatshirt: Doris

While the rap game is still showing animosity towards their younger generation, Earl, Joey, and hell, even Chief Keef are signalling something; the eminent new golden age.

Review

Jon Hopkins: Immunity

Hopkins fully embraced electronics and succeeded at injecting emotional vérité into dance without gimmicky novelties.

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Lorde: Precocious Pop

A worthy proof that the kids are doing alright; Lorde.

JUICE Curates

Asahi Malaysia Pres. JUICE Curates: ‘Staying True’ by Notion A

The second instalment of Asahi Presents JUICE Curates sees Notion A delivering a pure techno mix to us.

Music

Ellery James Roberts: Wu Lyf is Dead, Long Live Ellery

Ellery James Roberts’ ‘Kerou’s Lament’ is equally part apocalyptic, part Zen.

Music

+2dB’s ‘Get Lucky/Doin’ It Right’: Doing a Cover Right

Despite being a cover, this might just be +2dB’s best track thus far — mixed better, properly mastered, and pitch perfect execution.

Review

Kanye West: Yeezus

Kanye West’s latest album is his pure id translated into music.