J Hus explains the inspiration behind Did You See #jhus #dontsaymillitancy ClashMagazine 2023-06-16 | After recently returning from a 3 year hiatus, the Stratford star has laid the groundwork for his much anticipated third studio album with two new singles. It's Crazy became Hus's 13th UK Top 40 entry when it debuted at Number 15 and Who Told You with superstar Drake would also become his first Top 10 single since Must Be peaked at Number 5 in 2019. To show the journey, we are throwing it back to 2017 when we had J Hus come in a black Benz and leave in a white one to perform “Did You See” for the very first time. Hus was unfortunately one of the many artists plagued by the infamous Form 696, making a headline show in his home city impossible. Nothing stopped him attending one of our pop ups and jumping on stage however.
Mac Wetha - Next Wave Issue 124 ClashMagazine 2023-06-15 | For producer extraordinaire Mac Wetha the last 12 months have been non-stop. An EP which fully trademarked his innovative style was followed by a slew of incredible singles, boasting some immaculate features – all in preparation for his hotly anticipated project ‘Mac Wetha & Friends Vol.2’. “That’s the thing about ‘Mac Wetha & Friends’; if there’s someone I’ve been a fan of for a while but for whatever reason we haven’t crossed paths, we just make it happen basically. Meet new people, bridge gaps. It’s such a crazy interconnected world. That’s kinda the point of it, joining these dots. I would genuinely call everyone on the project a friend.”Read the full interview here: clashmusic.com/next-wave/next-wave-1108-mac-wethaWords: James MellenPhotography: Bella HowardFashion: Sabrina Soormally
MEYY - Next Wave Issue 124 ClashMagazine 2023-06-14 | MEYY might have burst into popularity with her sultry, seductive debut ‘Angelic Lies’ back in 2019, but its acclaim far from limited her sound. Her subsequent releases depict an artist toying with and pushing the boundaries of her identity.There has always been a passion within MEYY’s music, and an intriguing subversion of concepts, but her incoming EP ‘Digital Gloss’ sees an artist fully coming into their own, locating growing confidence both as an artist and as a collaborator. “I really admire a lot of the producers I’ve worked with,” she comments. Collaborating with the EP’s executive producer PIPPIN “kind of feels like I’m walking through a museum because it’s so impressive. I saw all the little tricks embedded in the production and the process.”Read the full interview here: clashmusic.com/next-wave/next-wave-1109-meyyWords: Eve BoothroydPhotography: Bella HowardFashion: Sabrina Soormally
Nell Mescal - Next Wave Issue 124 ClashMagazine 2023-06-14 | Nell Mescal has had a whirlwind journey. The Ireland-born artist’s music is inundated with honesty, utilising angelic energy to plunge fans into her all-too-relatable world.Her musical journey is indelibly linked to her family’s eternal support; Nell cites their endless benevolence as the reason she pursued the career more openly. “If it wasn’t for my parents, I don’t think I would have been as brave and released my music when I did,” she begins. “It was actually their idea to go and record them. They knew I had been writing a lot and decided it was time to give it a go. I feel like you need that type of supportive environment at all times, it’s what pushes you further.”Read the full interview here: clashmusic.com/next-wave/next-wave-1111-nell-mescalWords: Shannon GarnerPhotography: Bella HowardFashion: Sabrina Soormally
SPIDER - Next Wave Issue 124 ClashMagazine 2023-06-13 | SPIDER spins a web of emotion. Twitching one, honing in on any one element of her music or writing, sets off a clamouring chain reaction through the rest. But the medium she writes in is bolshy, energetic, sharply produced alt-pop with enough of a gritty undertone to tilt her into rock territory – she blends the confessional, intense lyricism with the magnitude of the music, and the end result is a power that doubles down on itself time and time again. This is the thread that ties together the artists that SPIDER has grown up with and loves – not any specific sound, as they range from Halsey to PJ Harvey to HOLE to Grimes – but an artistic sense of commitment. “I really love artists who very much stand in the statements they make, what they want to say, and are very vocal about things. They do whatever the f**k they want.” Read the full interview here: clashmusic.com/next-wave/next-wave-1110-spiderWords: Ims TaylorPhotography: Bella HowardFashion: Sabrina Soormally
Tommy Saint - Next Wave Issue 124 ClashMagazine 2023-06-13 | In recent years North London has helped shape the future of UK rap. To earn one’s stripes means fierce competition, a climate that 21-year old Tommy Saint is perfectly comfortable with. Since 2020’s debut single ‘Could You Please?’, the slick rhymer has offered an alternative sound, crafting stone-cold verses with grandiose sound palettes that skip between trap, indie, and soul. “I like a lot of big, cinematic sounds. A lot of it is dramatic – I like impactful music and I like it to feel empowered.”Read the full interview here: clashmusic.com/next-wave/next-wave-1112-tommy-saintWords: Ana LamondPhotography: Bella HowardFashion: Sabrina Soormally
Master Peace - Veronica (Live for CLASH Live at Metropolis) ClashMagazine 2023-06-08 | Live performance by Master Peace, of his track 'Veronica' at Metropolis Studios, in association with Patrick.
Master Peace Interviewed by Goldie Quaker pre-show, for CLASH Live at Metropolis Studios. ClashMagazine 2023-06-08 | Goldie Quaker sits down with Master Peace pre-show, for CLASH Live at Metropolis Studios, in association with Patrick.
Decoded: Che Lingo ClashMagazine 2023-05-26 | We're back with a new episode of Decoded!Filmed in-studio, we invite a CLASH co-signed artist into the studio, dissecting their latest work through a thoughtful interrogation of influences, themes and iconography. For episode 7, we're joined by South London artist Che Lingo. Arriving a few years after 2020's 'The Worst Generation', 'Coming Up For Air' is Che's most introspective project to date. In conversation, Che shares how he used the experience of making this album as a therapeutic exercise, processing a turbulent period where he dealt with familial loss, injuries, relationship struggles, money issues, and even an eating disorder.Che shares the inspiration and intricacies behind key songs 'Jaded' and 'Out The Blue', how the recurring motif of water aided his spiritual rediscovery, and why it was key he offset the cataclysms in his life with the sense of community and togetherness he's fostered in his music since his debut.View part one of the conversation now, more to follow....
Br3nya Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April ClashMagazine 2023-05-15 | Br3nya Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April
BZ Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April ClashMagazine 2023-05-15 | BZ Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April
Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April Starring BZ, Br3nya, Zakhar & Jaydonclover ClashMagazine 2023-05-15 | Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April Starring BZ, Br3nya, Zakhar & Jaydonclover
Jaydonclover Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April ClashMagazine 2023-05-15 | Jaydonclover Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April
N I C O Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April ClashMagazine 2023-05-15 | N I C O Interviewed for Clash Live @ Cafe Koko Thursday 27th April
DJ Carisma Speaks DJing at Disneyland, Women in Rap and More @ Rolling Loud LA #shorts #rollingloud ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season's LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with the Queen of West Coast radio, DJ Charisma.
Freddie Dredd Taps Into His Metal Influence @ Rolling Loud LA #shorts #freddiedredd #rollingloud ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and DontBeMike make their way backstage to catch up with underground hero-turned-viral sensation Freddie Dredd.
Freddie Dredd at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with underground hero-turned-viral sensation Freddie Dredd.
Duke Deuce at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with Memphis heavyweight Duke Deuce
DJ Carisma at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with the Queen of West Coast radio, DJ Carisma.
Desto Dubb at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with Los Angeles multidiscipliarian Desto Dubb.
Danny Towers at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with the distinctive voice of Danny Towers
Curren$y at Rolling Loud California ClashMagazine 2023-05-08 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with none other than Curren$y
Desto Dubb Speaks on Fashion & Inspiration @ Rolling Loud LA #rollingloud #shorts #destodubb ClashMagazine 2023-05-04 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season's’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with Los Angeles multidiscipliarian Desto Dubb.
DJ Carisma Reflects On the Rap Game, Then and Now #rollingloud #shorts #djcarisma ClashMagazine 2023-05-04 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with the Queen of West Coast radio, DJ Carisma.
Hak Baker Interviewed For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios ClashMagazine 2023-05-04 | Hak Baker Interviewed For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios
Hak Baker For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios ClashMagazine 2023-05-04 | Hak Baker For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios
Hak Baker Windrush Baby Recorded For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios ClashMagazine 2023-05-04 | Hak Baker 'Windrush Baby' Recorded For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios
PLTFRM: French The Kid ClashMagazine 2023-04-18 | "Feeling anti-social, I'm a single player..."Since 2019, Romford rapper French The Kid has built his reputation by galvanising a fanbase online, dissolving the barrier between artist and consumer through challenges on social media. His Daily Duppy freestyle in 2021 was a viral success on YouTube; the comments section heralded the arrival of an insurgent but relatable force in UK rap.Last year, French unveiled debut mixtape ‘Never Been Ordinary’, hitting the sticky spot between road rap and tailor-made, commercialised drill. A year on, a new era dawns. On follow-up project 'No Signal’, new epigrams and sonic signifiers are folded into a more mosaic portrayal of French The Kid. Misty-eyed, the rapper visibly measures up his rapid ascent as a rap prodigy with the friends he’s made along the way and the ones he’s left behind. The storytelling is more compelling than the bruised bravado first suggests: that of a mercurial man working through the growing disparity between his humble beginnings, his brush with the criminal underworld and the public-facing figure now commanding thousands of fans to his mainstage.For this month’s PLTFRM feature, the Romford rapper connects the dots of his journey leading up to the release of ‘No Signal’, touching on his roots, the catharsis that comes with solitude, and the importance of pursuing a passion with unrelenting vigour.
CLASH Catches Up with Duke Deuce @ Rolling Loud LA #DukeDeuce #rollingloud #shorts ClashMagazine 2023-04-18 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with Memphis heavyweight Duke Deuce
CLASH Catches Up With Danny Towers @ Rolling Loud LA #shorts #dannytowers #rollingloud ClashMagazine 2023-04-13 | Rolling Loud has bounced back this year with a super-charged 3-day stint in Los Angeles, California.This season’s LA gig prides the likes of Playboi Carti, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Future as its main headliners, symbolic of rap’s evolution into an increasingly broad, eclectic sound palette. Other standout names include Lil Yachty, Saweetie, Lil Baby and Central Cee.Dream-team presenters Sophie Beeching and Don't Be Mike make their way backstage to catch up with the distinctive voice of Danny Towers#shorts #dannytowers #rollingloud
Delilah Montagu talks with Liv West for Clash @ Metropolis, sponsored by Ellesse #delilahmontagu ClashMagazine 2023-04-10 | ...
Delilah Montagu Performs Why For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios ClashMagazine 2023-04-03 | Delilah Montagu Performs 'Why' For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios on IWD 2023
Delilah Montagu Interviewed For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios On IWD 2023 ClashMagazine 2023-04-03 | Delilah Montagu Interviewed For Clash Live At Metropolis Studios On IWD 2023
Clash x PioneerDJ: For The Love Of It : DJ Cueball. Mix live on our channel now! #pioneerdj ClashMagazine 2023-03-14 | ...
PLTFRM: p-rallel BTS. Full imagery and interview online at clashmusic.com ClashMagazine 2023-03-13 | ...
PLTFRM: p-rallel ClashMagazine 2023-03-13 | Between the euphonic ska riddims of 'Soundboy' and the blissed-out rush of house hedonism on 'Forward', p-rallel is a distiller of sounds birthed in the streets of the capital he calls home: his underground threnody-meets-dance-experiments repurpose breezy nostalgia with slick futurism. In his songs and in the DJ booth, the London producer fosters community and interconnectedness; his close collaborators attest to his technical prowess as beatmaker, but also his ability to prize the culture of dance away from homogenised spaces back into the hands of originators.p-rallel is heading up a new generation of electronic producers honouring the best of black British club culture; the Channel U aesthetics, the proliferation of pirate radio, the quirks and idiosyncrasies of black vernacular and coded language. As part of our digital #PLTFRM feature, p-rallel shares the moment his love of dance music was crystallised, his co-creating production process and why his UK garage renaissance is both a call-to-arms and a tribute to his origins.
Decoded: Lojay ClashMagazine 2023-03-06 | Episode 6 of Decoded is here! This time round we're joined by Nigerian artist Lojay.Filmed in-studio, we invite a CLASH co-signed artist into the studio, dissecting their creative process through a thoughtful interrogation of influences, themes and iconography.Building on the promise of his breakout Sarz-produced 'LV N ATTN' project, Lojay's new 7-track EP ‘Gangsta Romantic’, charts the next stage in his evolution as an artist taking the reins. Coming into his own as a producer - toeing the line between jaunty amapiano-inflected beats and more mellow, languorous rhythms - 'Gangsta Romantic' features intimate confessionals exploring the cycles of romantic relationships; navigating temptation, desire, heartache and loss.In conversation, Lojay shares the unifying thread in his work: his vocal production. Taking cues from the melismatic style present in Afrobeats, Lojay’s expression of romantic melodrama has never sounded more potent. Lojay reveals the inspiration behind key songs like 'MOTO', the sonic details and intricacies we may miss on first listen, and the deeper connection he wants to foster with listeners through songs that will endure beyond chart recognition.
PLTFRM: Finn Foxell ClashMagazine 2023-02-21 | Just under a decade deep into creating, Finn Foxell is anything but a facsimile; the West London rapper’s aptitude for lived-in truthtelling has been the greatest marker of his artistry thus far. Over a series of solo and collaborative projects, no more evident than on 2020’s ‘Talk Is Cheap’, the intangibility of young adulthood was captured through spoken-word; smoky jazz and house shuffles home to free-flowing meditations on dreaming through malaise and the menial nature of everyday life. This year represents a shift in Finn’s output; one that pivots to stadium-sized ambitions. On timely single ‘Leaders’, Finn invoked the unruly spirit of punk progenitors, taking aim at bureaucratic systems in an anthem that doubles as a dose of hedonism, and an invective against those that seek to mislead the disenfranchised.In conversation, Finn reflects on the seamless transition from lo-fi rap upstart to a true genre-anarchist. Visit clashmusic.com for the full piece..
PLTFRM: Sam Wise ClashMagazine 2023-02-21 | Sam Wise is an erudite student of music.Arriving on the scene as part of the Frank Ocean co-signed collective, House of Pharaohs – an intersecting network of eccentric voices spanning the music, dance and fashion worlds – the Kennington-raised rapper has subverted convention from the get-go.Wise's debut solo EP 'Sorry You Were Saying', released in 2019, ushered in the arrival of a raw, precocious voice but new mixtape 'Free Game' solidified his transatlantic potential; merging a homegrown, bullish charm with a crossover sound conjuring the best of trap, boom bam rap, breezy atmospherics and Dionysiac sax flourishes. Over 13 tracks, featuring appearances from the likes of Knucks, Venna and Lord Apex, Wise elucidates his experience languishing in the grey area; offsetting the precarity of youth and the lure of street life with offbeat humour, lackadaisical hooks and feel-good anthemics.As part of our digital #PLTFRM series spotlighting nascent talent breaking down barriers, Sam Wise opened up about how performing arts enabled his latent creativity, the synergetic spirit of the House of Pharaohs movement, which in turn informed his solo career – and why 'Free Game' is rooted in discovery and cross-genre experimentation. Visit clashmusic.com for the full piece now..
PLTFRM: Ms Banks ClashMagazine 2023-02-21 | Ms Banks wants you to tap into the divinity of feminine energy.Her new extended play, ‘Bank Statement’, is a fluid continuum of breezy afroswing rhythms, whip-smart lyricism and infectious hooks. A slick collection of songs with production credits from the likes of 4Play, DA and Karma Kid, it builds on the playability of her last release, ‘The Coldest Winter Ever, Pt. 2’ but ventures further down the diasporic route, bridging her Ugandan-Nigerian roots with her homegrown South London-honed vernacular.From the brash bravado of opener ‘Bluff’ to the body-talk sass of ‘Get Low’, Ms Banks role-plays with different vocal inflections, modulating her voice to match the elevated fantasy she elicits in these lustful riddims.CLASH spoke to Ms Banks on the eve of her new release as part of our digital PLTFRM series, exploring her autonomous spirit, her deep appreciation for South London OGs, her personal connection to the afrobeats takeover and why she’s playing the long game.Visit clashmusic.com for the full piece..
VERO Amplify: Finn Foxell - Be Me ClashMagazine 2023-02-03 | CLASH continues its collaboration with VERO True Social spotlighting talent via their VERO Amplify series, offering insight into the creative forces driving the next wave of homegrown performers.Now, we head over to Shepherd’s Bush to spotlight punk-poet Finn Foxell.Finn was raised on a broad spectrum of influences, from the alternative rock his parents were immersed in, to old skool rap and grime inherited from his brother’s involvement in the scene. He embraces generational crossovers in his music, striking a balance between established and contemporary influences - his potent storytelling inspired by the mundanity of commutes between menial jobs. Across multiple projects, his sound took cues from London’s underground hip-hop scene: A focal part of DIY collective Elevation Meditation, alongside p-rallel, Lord Apex, Xav and Louis Culture, this hub was born from a shared desire to co-exist and create together as independent musicians without the support of big label backing. 2022 marked a period of rebirth for Finn Foxell. Galvanised by his time performing on the road, he transitioned from a muted, lo-fi realm to stadium-sized anthemics; the singles ‘What’s Your Poison’ and ‘Leaders’ urged the crowds to use its nostalgic hooks as a form of escapism, the latter a pointed diatribe against the establishment and their misuse of power. New single ‘Red & Blue’, sees Finn reconcile his artful rap with a guitar-led sound, baring a softer more romantic side, merging late-night introspection with an abrasive, punk-infused edge.
VERO Amplify: Finn Foxell - Deep Dives 5 ClashMagazine 2023-02-03 | CLASH continues its collaboration with VERO True Social spotlighting talent via their VERO Amplify series, offering insight into the creative forces driving the next wave of homegrown performers.Now, we head over to Shepherd’s Bush to spotlight punk-poet Finn Foxell.Finn was raised on a broad spectrum of influences, from the alternative rock his parents were immersed in, to old skool rap and grime inherited from his brother’s involvement in the scene. He embraces generational crossovers in his music, striking a balance between established and contemporary influences - his potent storytelling inspired by the mundanity of commutes between menial jobs. Across multiple projects, his sound took cues from London’s underground hip-hop scene: A focal part of DIY collective Elevation Meditation, alongside p-rallel, Lord Apex, Xav and Louis Culture, this hub was born from a shared desire to co-exist and create together as independent musicians without the support of big label backing. 2022 marked a period of rebirth for Finn Foxell. Galvanised by his time performing on the road, he transitioned from a muted, lo-fi realm to stadium-sized anthemics; the singles ‘What’s Your Poison’ and ‘Leaders’ urged the crowds to use its nostalgic hooks as a form of escapism, the latter a pointed diatribe against the establishment and their misuse of power. New single ‘Red & Blue’, sees Finn reconcile his artful rap with a guitar-led sound, baring a softer more romantic side, merging late-night introspection with an abrasive, punk-infused edge.
VERO Amplify: Delilah Montagu - Deep Dives 5 ClashMagazine 2022-12-23 | For the VERO Amplify series we sat down with focus artist @delilahmontagu for a get-to-know Deep Dives 5 interview. Delilah reveals her favourite hotspot, an artist recommendation we should all be listening to and a favourite film that conjures feelings of dewy-eyed nostalgia.
VERO Amplify: Delilah Montagu - Lost Keys ClashMagazine 2022-12-23 | For the VERO Amplify series, created in partnership with Vero True Social, we’re joined by London musician @delilahmontagu. The inspiration behind Fred Again’s breakthrough hit ‘Delilah (pull me out of this)’, Delilah is no stranger to crossover success. Her own sound cultivated from a feeling of interiority spans across three distinct EPs, threading together her experiences with addiction and romantic entanglements, through profusion of glossy, bedroom pop and raw, flecked acoustics.We’re excited to unveil Delilah’s special performance of her signature song ‘Lost Keys’.
Shenna Live Christmas Session: The Christmas Song (Cover) ClashMagazine 2022-12-23 | NYC-based artist Shenna puts us in the festive mood with live performances of tracks from her EP, 'Dear December Slow Down'.
Shenna Live Christmas Session: Ms Grinch ClashMagazine 2022-12-23 | NYC-based artist Shenna puts us in the festive mood with live performances of tracks from her EP, 'Dear December Slow Down'.
CLASH x Pioneer For The Love Of Of It: Bondax Interviewed (part1) ClashMagazine 2022-12-09 | CLASH and Pioneer DJ have partnered up to document the rise of our favourite homegrown DJs through a series of curated shorts and mixes titled, ‘For The Love Of It’. Previously we spotlighted DJ SYREETA, now we invite Lancashire duo Bondax to the studio to showcase their versatile production technique. Adam Kaye and George Townsend, otherwise known as Bondax, are carving their own lane within the dance music realm. Navigating between their root influences in disco, early house and soul, the duo have spent the last decade refining a more niche sound. Although they rose to commercial acclaim in 2011, it wouldn’t be until 2018, with the release of their debut album ‘Revolve’, where the duo tested the barometers of their tried and tested formula, merging more cerebral inflections with a referential continuum of dance music. In recent years the duo's embrace of a crossover, pop-centric club sound marks a turning point in their journey as DJs, producers and performers. It’s a creative evolution that makes perfect sense; they’ve graced expansive stages at Lost Village, El Dorado and hosted their own sold-out ‘Bondax and Friends’ show at Village Underground. Their latest offering ‘Yabaal to London’ is demonstrative of this shift, elevating their love of celebratory disco-tinged nostalgia, roping in Somalia’s highly-praised funk outfit Dur-Dur Band. Opting for warm grooves and infectious drum patterns, the single is an injection of late summer rooftop glory released via tastemaker label Future Disco.To demonstrate their skillfulness as producers-in-sync, Bondax have created a track exclusively for this collaboration series between CLASH and Pioneer DJ, utilising the TORAIZ SQUID dynamic sequencer, TORAIZ AS-1 Monophonic synthesiser and RMX effector. The pair detail how an original track can be fashioned in moments, just when inspiration strikes and how this piece of studio wizardry can be tailor-made for the stage when in performance mode. Experience this polyrhythmic original track by Bondax now…
CLASH x Pioneer For The Love Of Of It: Bondax Interviewed (part2) ClashMagazine 2022-12-09 | CLASH and Pioneer DJ have partnered up to document the rise of our favourite homegrown DJs through a series of curated shorts and mixes titled, ‘For The Love Of It’. Previously we spotlighted DJ SYREETA, now we invite Lancashire duo Bondax to the studio to showcase their versatile production technique. Adam Kaye and George Townsend, otherwise known as Bondax, are carving their own lane within the dance music realm. Navigating between their root influences in disco, early house and soul, the duo have spent the last decade refining a more niche sound. Although they rose to commercial acclaim in 2011, it wouldn’t be until 2018, with the release of their debut album ‘Revolve’, where the duo tested the barometers of their tried and tested formula, merging more cerebral inflections with a referential continuum of dance music. In recent years the duo's embrace of a crossover, pop-centric club sound marks a turning point in their journey as DJs, producers and performers. It’s a creative evolution that makes perfect sense; they’ve graced expansive stages at Lost Village, El Dorado and hosted their own sold-out ‘Bondax and Friends’ show at Village Underground. Their latest offering ‘Yabaal to London’ is demonstrative of this shift, elevating their love of celebratory disco-tinged nostalgia, roping in Somalia’s highly-praised funk outfit Dur-Dur Band. Opting for warm grooves and infectious drum patterns, the single is an injection of late summer rooftop glory released via tastemaker label Future Disco.To demonstrate their skillfulness as producers-in-sync, Bondax have created a track exclusively for this collaboration series between CLASH and Pioneer DJ, utilising the TORAIZ SQUID dynamic sequencer, TORAIZ AS-1 Monophonic synthesiser and RMX effector. The pair detail how an original track can be fashioned in moments, just when inspiration strikes and how this piece of studio wizardry can be tailor-made for the stage when in performance mode. Experience this polyrhythmic original track by Bondax now…
