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Ariff AB: The Freak in Folk

Putting the freak in folk while wearing shades.

Music

Machinedrum: ‘Gunshotta’

All soaked in grit so thick, you can almost smell the aftertaste of London’s polluted rainwater from hearing ‘Gunshotta’ — except Machinedrum is from North Carolina.

Review

AlunaGeorge: Body Music

More indebted to glitch, UK 2-step, and the bedroom producer scene, Body Music follows the cue of their numerous singles released previously, doubles their amount – you’ve probably heard nearly half of this record before – and then puts sheer focus on what they want to accomplish.

Review

King Krule: 6 Feet Beneath the Moon

On his debut LP, King Krule is occasionally transcendental in his romanticisation of the disillusioned and inebriated living in the sprawling urban mess that is London.

Review

Janelle Monáe: The Electric Lady

On the followup to The ArchAndroid, Cindi Mayweather the android is finally human.

Design

Kenzy aka Noyz: The Gap Between Vandalism and Art

If local artist Kenzy were to be believed, as it turned out, going down the proverbial rabbit hole wasn’t so much about insanity as it is about further understanding.

Review

Twin Peaks: Sunken

This isn’t to say Twin Peaks aren’t without their meaningful moments though, despite being a cutesy ditty, ‘Irene’ is as good of a love song you can get from a band that’s out of time.

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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.