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inc.: No World
Inc.’s no world is genre appropriation done technically right but still feels like genre tourism, which gives the record an off feeling
Autre Ne Veut: Anxiety
Come the late noughties till now, music historians might find it a bit difficult to label the current generation’s taste. If JUICE were to play the scholar role here though, we think today is the age of cultural appropriation.
Wild Belle: Isles
In an era when indie acts tend to adopt r’n’b and Atlantean trap-influenced drums, Wild Belle took a leftfield turn and decided to explore reggae. And until that catches up with the rest of the scene, they are a breath of fresh air.
Lapalux: Malevolence
Brainfeeder’s latest boy Stuart Howard, aka Lapalux, had 2 EPs released in 2012 that might have given you some idea of what he was all about. There’s more to the 25-year-old Essex resident though, and he intends to show it off on upcoming full-length record Nostalchic.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Long Overdue Sacrilege
With the dancey yet anchored in rock single, ‘Sacrilege’, Yeah Yeah Yeahs proved that they never lost their touch.
The Cocker Spaniels: The Only Black Guy On An Indie Rock Playlist
The plight of the only black guy at an indie rock show.
The Uncluded: Loss in Parable
Both Aes and Kimya experienced some kind of loss in recent years, it’s not surprising that The Uncluded sounds more like cathartic art than art for general consumption
Rhythm & Hues Malaysia: Hiding Behind The Scenes
Who cares about the Malaysian VFX industry? We do.
Kool A.D.: 19 & 63
Whereas Heems’ solo tracks have underlying real world issues despite maintaining its humour (‘Soup Boys’), Kool A.D is busier trying to evoke Lil B’s ‘Ellen Degeneres’, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.