The first time I heard Cat Power’s new record I got chills. It rolls in with Wanderer sung a cappella – a rich low call to you, that is part lullaby, part hymn and my first thought was, what a holy and beautiful sound, my second: Oh Joy! She’s back.
Moses Sumney’s lush melodic vocals and soothing sounds offer respite from the chaos of modern living. Taking a narrative approach to his work, he views his album almost as a thesis exploring his experiences of life. He took a moment to step away from his personal creative process to share some of these musings with us.
At the start of our shoot The Voidz enter in a seemingly endless procession, each member more eclectic and stylish than the last. Until at last frontman Julian Casablancas arrives in an awesome 80s sports car, bringing 100% Knight Rider vibes and wrap around mirrored shades.
Charli XCX occupies a powerful place in pop. A songwriter since age 14, she has always had a mastery of her sound and destiny that wasn’t always typical of the space she occupies. Now releasing her third studio album, and with collaborations with Lizzo and Christine and the Queens under her belt, she’s in full command of her style and sound and still hungry for more.
Sweeping back to form with a host of new revelations about herself, the world and where home is for her, The Hardest Part is Noah Cyrus’ map back to herself as she tracks a path of self-discovery and shares the advice that got her there.
Stephen Bruner AKA Thundercat’s new record marks a transition in many ways; not just in terms of subject matter, but in terms of how we perceive him. The ebullient dress sense and the generosity of spirit remains, but there’s an added layer to him, a sense of contrast which adds nuance to an already established artist, and it’s fascinating to see.
There’s always been a magnetism about Neneh Cherry that’s never waned,driven by a fierce femininity and emotional complexity that makes her sorelatable. Back in the spotlight withVersions, where some of her most iconicwork is being reworked by a host of new female artists, we find she still has alot to say about art, inspiration and being a woman driven by a unique powershe alone possesses.
Rapper and producer Jason Mills is an astute poet for our times. His seemingly simple moniker IDK, stands for ‘ignorantly delivering knowledge’, a paradox andplay on words which is essential to understanding his charm. We spoke to himabout rap, what it means to be Gen Z, and why artists, even those at the top oftheir game, have a responsibility to be challenged by their fans.
When Koffee first burst into our streams in 2018, the immediate reaction was one of “wow”. The scale of her songwriting and ambition was evident, this wasn’t lost on the world either and in 2020 her debut project Rapture saw her make history as the youngest ever woman to win a Grammy, taking home the best reggae award and beating out stalwarts of the genre. Taking on heavyweights such as Sly and Robbie and Steel Pulse, her EP was a breath of fresh new energy and jubilant positivity that captivated fans and judges alike.
If you’ve not already heard of Dry Cleaning, stop what you’re doing and stream them now. You can thank us for the introduction later. The band is comprised of four members, vocalist Florence Shaw, bassist Lewis Maynard, drummer Nick Buxton and guitarist Tom Dowse. They achieve a difficult task with a unique sound that simultaneously reminds you of artists you know and love, and is also refreshingly new at the same time.
Discovery in music has always been the highest currency–that hot tip from a friend who ends up being your new favorite artist. Consider this feature an intro by way of the notoriously selective Travis Scott to SoFaygo and his new record, Pink Heartz.
