North London can boastfully lay claim to grime pioneers JME and Skepta, the founders of Boy Better Know, Lethal Bizzle, and more recently, MC’s such as Meridian Dan and Capo Lee. Yet the North London rapper arguably getting the biggest online buzz currently has little in common with his predecessors. Jimothy Lacoste, real name Timothy Gonzalez, is a lo-fi bedroom rapper carving out a niche for himself in the London rap scene. Where grime captures the grit and aggressiveness of life on the street, Jimothy does the opposite. He revels in the mundane, in the difficulty of occupying Summer days,…
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Some things run in families: genes for red hair, the ability to roll your tongue, and, in some cases, that je ne sais quoi that makes someone a star. In fact, for many celebrities, talent seems to be passed down from generation to generation, with the children of many major celebs following in their famous parents’ footsteps. These celebrity offspring are selling out stadiums across the globe, in some cases, even surpassing the success of their famous parents before them. Not sure who we’re talking about? You might just be surprised by these famous musicians born into celebrity families: Sean…
If you’re one of those super organised globe-trotting festivalgoers, then you may have been lucky enough to grab yourself a ticket to Coachella in the first 60 minutes of them selling out. As for the rest of us dealing with a serious case of valley music FOMO, fear not, there are ample alternative festivals across the pond to keep us entertained over the spring and summer months. While Coachella may be the most famous festival, it is only just scratching the surface of what is out there. So get out there, explore and use your passport! It’s about time people…
Every year on April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day, honouring the planet we call home and discovering new ways to better care for our Mother Earth. However, while other holidays tend to have songs that accompany the festivities, with countless Christmas playlists available during the holiday season and an endless number of America-themed tunes trotted out for the Fourth of July, Earth Day has long been without a proper soundtrack—until now, that is. Whether you’re composting in Nairobi or picking up trash in New York, these environmentalist songs are sure to get you seeing green: ‘This Land is…
The entertainment is a notoriously cutthroat business, with countless individuals hoping to find fame each year, with only a tiny fraction of that number actually succeeding in their quest to do so. However, while simply arriving in New York or Hollywood with some headshots and raw talent may not put them on track for success, Americans have yet another path to stardom: the reality show. Over the past two decades, reality TV has given America some of its most beloved stars. If you’re looking for a platform to showcase your own talent, look no further than these amazing shows: American Idol: Undeniably…
50 years ago this month, the legendary Ray Charles released ‘A Portrait of Ray’, a collection of blues, R&B, soul, and tinges of old-school gospel. To this day, it’s easily one of the most soulful albums ever produced – a prime example of why today’s musicians still call him “The Genius” or “The Father of Soul”. ‘A Portrait of Ray’ opens with ‘Never Say Naw’ in which Charles’ exhibits his signature blend of blues and R&B. Even when backed by a full band, Charles succeeds at creating an atmosphere that instantly transports you back to a smoky jazz bar in 1968…
ANZU releases new EP ‘Without Love Vol. 1’ featuring a mix of live instruments crossed with various styles of sampling. They are an exciting duo to watch out for with their fusion of electronic, funk, and house. An electronic music duo from Edmonton, ANZU was formed in 2012 by Simon Belanger and Jesse Silkie. They describe their music making process as “Building a track out of a bunch of really short, unrecognizable samples and making something brand new out of them was a new challenge for us that helped us evolve our sound.” ANZU worked with Sam John at Precise…
Being in a relationship is hard work. Being in a relationship when millions of people are watching your every move is undeniably harder. However, in the music industry, there are countless fairy tales that prove that, with a little dedication and a lot of patience, romance can thrive, even in the harsh glare of the spotlight. These couples prove that true love can last, even in the fickle music industry: Beyoncé and Jay Z: While Beyoncé and Jay Z have certainly had their ups and downs (which happened to be the very reason Lemonade was so good), this couple has…
22-year-old Italian singer Violetta Zironi has dropped her EP, intriguingly named ‘Half Moon Lane’, a title of one of her tracks on this folk-like album which couldn’t have come at a better time. The first half of the EP delivers floaty friendly tracks, where Violetta’s vocals are soft and sweet, but still, deliver a strong impact. ‘Toast’ kicks off the tracklist, with a bouncy spring festival feel, telling a tale of an uncertain love situation. The title track ‘Half Moon Lane’ gives off a slight 50s vibe with Violetta’s vocals experimenting with range. The song is one of nostalgia, set to a slow…
The entertainment industry may seem like it’s cranking out new talent all the time, but in many cases, the same stars who started in the industry as kids are still making a living entertaining as adults. While some child stars simply continue their career path in entertainment as they get older, there’s one talent incubator that’s churned out more superstars in the business than any other: Disney. However, instead of just continuing to act, many of the stars from the Disney Channel’s hit shows have become the music industry’s biggest talents, earning both awards and worldwide recognition for their vocal…