Established in the late 1990s, Country Pop became a popular emergence of two iconic music genres which when combined brings together the classic instrumentation you can find in country music whilst adjusting the pace and rhythmic movements to match a […]
A discussion of the use of samples, artwork and the instances where taking inspiration can be seen as going too far With the release of her popular album Sour, Olivia Rodrigo has received many positive reactions to her latest material […]
Versatility. The blowfish of the music world. Enlist it in the wrong way or too early in the process and it can become an artist’s Kryptonite. However, in the hands of a chosen few, it’s a tool to be wielded […]
A discussion of the adverse consequences of Black artists in the music industry not being accurately credited for their work.
Taking a mini-break to focus on herself in 2016, our folktronica queen is back. After tying the knot with her fiancé Caspar Jopling in August 2019, Ellie Goulding is back and ready to reclaim her place as a frontrunner of […]
A discussion of Blackout Tuesday and the next steps in improving the industry for Black talent
Words by: Abdul-Jabbar Obiagwu There might never be a more pivotal time to write an article celebrating black women and their contributions to popular culture. The current socio-political climate is a searing indictment of the racial prejudices that are carried around […]
Full of clever writing and intrinsic harmonies that would make Brandy smile with pride, Ungodly Hour is what Gen Zer would call – “ a certified bop” Whilst the girls have never shied away from exploring mature concepts on previous […]