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LIVE @ Crate - Benny Diction & Palmer Eldritch
The lads from TH3 Collective were kind enough to invite me back for their last instalment of intimate live hip-hop PA's at Crate, this time welcoming London's Benny Diction & Palmer Eldritch, and what a way to end their residency.

Tom Dawson
Aug 13 min read


Review: Rambling Bars - Window Kid & Toddla T
Following a period of illness and recovery, Nottingham heavyweight Window Kid is back with a bang on his new track - 'Rambling Bars' with Toddla T on the buttons - Out now on Crucast.

Tom Dawson
Jun 52 min read


Review: A Sunny Place For Shady People - Gordon Bennett
A Sunny Place For Shady People are a a 4-piece hip-hop collective hailing from Brighton, and they're back with a banger of a new single.

Tom Dawson
May 201 min read


Spotlight: KillaCutz Records - Amsterdam
Tucked away in there centre of Amsterdam sits a dance music treasure trove, a melting pot for diggers, DJs and collectors. KillaCutz has something for everyone.

Tom Dawson
May 183 min read


Live @ Crate: 'HOUSES' - Cappo
Set 20 years after his previous album 'S.T.A.R.V.E' left off, this album is semi-autobiographical in nature again, and explores an average, day-in-the-life narritave of a middle-aged father of two, known only as 'P', in contemporary Nottingham, UK.

Tom Dawson
May 83 min read


Review: 'Time Again' - Little Lion Sound & Loyal Flames
Catchy, bassy & full of good vibes, there's only one way to play this. LOUD. An absolute anthem for a sunny day.

Tom Dawson
Apr 292 min read


Live Review: Jacob Banks - Yonder Tour 2025
If you've ever asked yourself what to do in Copenhagen, I can't recommend Vega enough as a venue to visit for a show. I saw Jacob Banks play and was blown away.

Tom Dawson
Apr 133 min read


Review: 'Everybody's trying to figure me out' - HAIM
The track itself has a slower more introspective sound as a result of its contents, but without losing that signature HAIM sound.

Tom Dawson
Apr 112 min read


Music Production: Which is the best DAW to get started?
With music production becoming more and more accessible and popular, which is the best DAW to get started with?

Tom Dawson
Mar 319 min read


Retrospective Review - 'Hats' - The Blue Nile
In October 1989, The Blue Nile released 'Hats' - a sprawling, sophisticated 40 minutes of ambient synth pop.

Lawrence Johnson
Mar 272 min read


Live Show: The Futureheads - 'Decent Days & Nights: The Singles'
The Futureheads - Live at Nottingham Rock City. With support from Cucumaras & Du Blonde.

Tom Dawson
Mar 115 min read


Debut Single: Perfect Dark - 'Red Lights'
The blog's first submission comes in the form of Manchester 3-piece - Perfect Dark, making their debut with a ripping Alt-Metal single.

Tom Dawson
Mar 72 min read


Album Review: Rizzle Kicks - ‘Competition is for Losers’
Rizzle Kicks return with their new album 'Competition Is For Losers'. The Brighton Duo are back with a bang after a 10 year hiatus!

Tom Dawson
Mar 44 min read


Review: 'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase
'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase Released 31st January 2025 Instinct Records With the new wave of Speed Garage/4x4 garage, there's have been...
Tom Dawson
Feb 261 min read


Review: 'Man Made of Meat' - Viagra Boys
‘ Man Made of Meat ’ - Viagra Boys Released 23rd January 2025 Shrimptech Enterprises This one might split opinions. But trust me on it. I...

Tom Dawson
Feb 221 min read


Review - 'Champagne Taste' - Sunflower Bean
Review: Sunflower Bean - Champagne Taste
Released 28th January 2025
Lucky Number Music Limited

Tom Dawson
Feb 192 min read


Review: 'West End Wobbler' EP - Zero
Zero - West End Wobbler EP Released 29th January 2025 Deadbeats Zero’s first release of 2025 is a face-melting wobbler as its name...
Tom Dawson
Feb 151 min read


Review: 'Ella Malone' EP - Arkayla
Arkayla - Ella Malone EP
Released 11th October 2024
PR80 Recordings

Tom Dawson
Feb 122 min read


Bring Me The Horizon - Wonderwall (Cover)
Bring Me The Horizon - Wonderwall Cover
Released 29th January 2025
Spotify Singles

Tom Dawson
Feb 72 min read


Review: Tear Drops - Hybrid Minds feat. LYVIA
Hybrid Minds feat. LYVIA - Tear Drops
Released 24th January 2025
UKF Records

Tom Dawson
Feb 22 min read
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