Ride at your own risk
/ 6 May 2011

Ride at your own risk

It’s the end of the world and you know it. Somerfaan’s new album sets the apocalypse against a soundtrack of experimental hip-hop and electronica.

Defying the dictator
/ 15 April 2011

Defying the dictator

Libyan despot Muammar Gaddafi’s security forces were responsible, in 1982, for the stagnation of one of West Africa’s greatest bands.

Critics crave Calvi
/ 25 March 2011

Critics crave Calvi

In the race to proclaim Anna Calvi the British music scene’s next bright young thing, a lot of comparisons have been bandied about.

From folk to funk
/ 4 March 2011

From folk to funk

Iron & Wine’s major label debut <i>Kiss Each Other Clean</i> adds a metallic-funk veneer to Sam Beam’s gorgeous songwriting skills.