Music
'My responsibility is to bring hope through my music'
Rising Brixton rapper Rippa talks to his mentor Ciaran Thapar and producer Toddla T about the value of youth work, reclaiming London, and presenting a positive message on his new EP 'Night Time Walk'.
Written by: Robert Kazandjian
The soul singer who was rediscovered behind bars
When the artist was handed a 31-year sentence, his music was almost forgotten – that was until the likes of Frank Ocean and Kanye West started sampling his tracks. Now that he’s free, he says he’s still fighting to be heard.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
A head-first dive into Africa’s heavy metal scene
Author Edward Banches discusses his new book, which examines the hard rock and metal scenes in five African countries: Botswana, Togo, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana.
Written by: Ali Shutler
Deyaz is confronting raw emotion through music
Following the release of his debut single, Deyaz talks battling addiction, dealing with his struggles through music, and building a budding music career from his living room.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Cruel Santino is alté’s brightest star
After a two-year hiatus and a new album, the Nigerian artist is riding high. Now, he wants to bring his alternative, genre-bending sound to the world.
Written by: Shirley Ahura
’My music is about facing up to my demons without fear’
To listen to KeiyaA's music is to travel through time, space and psyche: a self-actualising odyssey of sound where anything goes. What lies at the end of the journey is up to you – but with the Chicago-born artist, you couldn’t hope for a guide to get you there.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Denzel Curry is bringing his fight to the mic
With 'Melt My Eyez' achieving critical acclaim as one of 2022’s best albums, the rapper is on his victory lap – but he claims he’s just getting started.
Written by: Atoosa Moinzadeh
The artist using the outdoors to inspire her electronic music
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — How the sounds of nature, air force bases, walking across the country, Windrush and synthesisers have influenced one woman’s journey through music and life.
Written by: Josh Jones
Weyes Blood wants to help you let go
As she gears up for the release of her new album, the singer talks spirituality, grieving and existential dread.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin on her London studio
We catch up with the singer in her London studio to connect the dots between music, painting and her relationship with the city.
Written by: Ben Smoke