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Lazerwolf extends the legacy of the fictional legend with their dark trap track, ‘Indiana Jones’

Posted on 19 March 2021

NYC-hailing hip hop artist and producer Lazerwolf has arrived with their latest single ‘Indiana Jones’ which dropped on January 13th.

He may be new to the scene, but he’s already taking it by storm with his domineeringly dark approach to trap. Between the mesmerism in the fluid rap bars, the macabre witty wordplay, and the atmospheric beats, there are plenty of affirmations that Lazerwolf is one to watch.

With plenty more to come from Lazerwolf, he’s worth adding to your radar.

Indiana Jones is now available to stream via YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Adversity matches the ominous tone of 2021 with their latest single ‘What He About’

Posted on 17 March 2021

‘What He About’ is the latest lyrically led feat of hip hop from up and coming artist, Adversity who can easily match the meter of Eminem while asserting their authenticity into their rap bars.

There may be an element or two of old school in the mix, but the spacey interstellar hit, What He About crash-landed on the airwaves in the new wave trap arena. With confrontational lyrics over a bed of atmospherically layered beats which match the ominous tone of 2021, your entire consciousness will be consumed by this wit-fuelled hard hitter.

What He About is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

SEBASTIAN MĀRCUS broke the monocultural mould with their reverb-drenched genre-defying single ‘PCG’

Posted on 21 January 2021
SEBASTIAN MĀRCUS

SEBASTIAN MĀRCUS took his experimentalism to ethereal new heights with the release of their single ‘PCG’; a reverb-drenched genre-defying feat of electronica which breaks the monocultural mould.

From bilingual sensually phantasmal harmonies to effect-laden ominous non-lexical vocals, SEBASTIAN MĀRCUS well and truly demonstrated their chill-inducing talents in PCG which melds elements of trap, dream pop and ambient electronica to hypnotic effect. It’s well worth putting a sweater on for; you can expect the entirety of your consciousness to be consumed as you listen to the paradoxically chilling and simultaneously lush track.

You’ll have to wait a little longer before you can check out PCG for yourselves. In the meantime, head over to SEBASTIAN MĀRCUS ’SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Datsnell inspires optimism with their dark Alt Rock track ‘Imperfections’

Posted on 11 January 2021
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When you look at the real impact which 2020 has had on music, you’ll have to look far past the absence of live music and look to how artists, such as Datsnell, have stripped back facades to deliver raw and honest intimate emotion, understanding that connection, unity and strength found through music can never be overvalued.

His latest Alt-Rock single, Imperfections, reminds the listener that our obsession with perfection is imperfect within itself and that a few cracks in the surface don’t have to make you feel worthless.

With his inventive sampling of Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator speech falling around Datsnell’s haunted reverberant spoken word bars and piercingly light keys kicking up stunning interludes, the stunning track gently nudges towards optimism while validating the fear, uncertainty and nihilism which we’ve found throughout 2020. Even if you can’t find optimism straight away, you’re sure to find some solace within this deeply compassionate feat of Alt-Rock which melds elements from Hip Hop, Trap, Rock and Electronica.

You can check out Datsnell’s single Imperfections for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

King J turned up the heat with their latest single I’m In the Kitchen

Posted on 15 November 2020
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If you like your Hip Hop gritty, you’re going to love the steely new drop from Rap trailblazer King J, ‘I’m in the Kitchen’, recorded at Goodfellastudios and mixed by Jamo Beatz.

Kicking off with a trepidation-laden atmosphere, the mix seamlessly amps up the momentum before hitting you with ensnaring hooks which will lock you into King J’s relentlessly fierce Rap bars which allow you to appreciate the playful ominous charisma behind I’m in the Kitchen.

The intensity of the track is one thing. The authenticity behind it is quite another. Make room on your radar.

You can check out what King J cooked up in the kitchen by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

I Passed Away serves a smorgasbord of 80’s Goth, 90’s Emo and Electro Alt Pop with ‘Brainwave’

Posted on 13 November 2020
I Passed Away

Starting off as a modern hyperpop dance/rock banger, ‘Brainwave’ showcases I Passed Away’s versatility, moving through 80’s goth, 90’s emo, and electro alt-pop disco crossover at the swelling instrumental middle eight breakdown.

There are elements of early 90’s alternative rock around the vocal production, coming across at times like a slightly more mellow Layne Stayley, but overall I Passed Away has a unique and instantly recognisable vocal sound. ‘Brainwave’ is a well-crafted piece, marrying solid, gripping melodies with catchy keyboard hooks, a driving bassline, and clean, crisp production. There are clearly influences of hip hop and ambient artists in ‘Brainwave’ too, along with the more obvious indie and emo tropes, but primarily I Passed Away has crafted a novel, individual, and mature piece of modern dance/pop crossover that bodes well for future releases.

Check out I Passed Away on Soundcloud and Instagram.

Review by Alex Holmes

Gangster Rap Meets Dark EDM Trap in Spark I aM’s Standout Single “Eurostep”

Posted on 14 April 2020

Spark I aM’s standout Rap track Eurostep finds the perfect balance between Gangster Hip Hop and Dark EDM Trap. Naturally, the versatility of the track amplifies the commercial potential. Yet, Eurostep, like all of Spark I aM’s tracks are all about the message and resonance.

The Harlem-based up and coming artist infuses the same passion he exudes for mentorship and community youth projects into his music to create inspiringly relatable mixes. All the talent in the world could never replace what artists like Spark I aM bring to the airwaves. Although, in Eurostep, you’ll find plenty of that too.

Their lyrical waxing style may share reminiscences with icons such as Busta Rhymes, but Eurostep is so much more than just an ode to urban nostalgia with the fresh and atmospheric beats and adrenalizing energy.

You can check out Eurostep for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

DANNI VENDETTA – Nobody Around: Indulgently Nihilistic Trap

Posted on 29 February 2020
https://soundcloud.com/danni-vendetta/nobody-around

Earlier this month breaking Trap artist DANNI VENDETTA dropped a 30-second teaser of their upcoming single “Nobody Around”. Naturally, we’ve joined in on the hype around the hotly anticipated release which is due to drop soon.

The indulgently nihilistic tones in Nobody Around affirm that there are very few artists putting out such darkly experimental Trap on the airwaves. This definitely isn’t your average offering of dark or sad Trap. With the inventive use of the vocal reverb, DANNI VENDETTA ensured that his unfuckwithable lyrics were as ominous as possible and the beats were equally as abrasive.

You can check out the teaser from DANNI VENDETTA’s upcoming single Nobody Around for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

You can also get an impression of what’s to come checking out their previously released mixes. His latest single YUdodat didn’t get over 40k streams in under a month on SoundCloud alone for no reason.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Yung Catboii – LONG TIME: Viral-Worthy Dark Trap

Posted on 11 January 2019
https://youtu.be/boLXYeVzmTQ

With so many up and coming Trap artists battling for recognition in the clouded SoundCloud pool, it can be hard for the visionary artists to stand out. Yet, Yung Catboii certainly didn’t struggle with his latest single “LONG TIME” which dropped on December 27th with a little help from producer IMMORTAL. Yet, when a track is so resonant, open, and reflective of the artist’s journey through escapism and apathy the magic was already there.

There’s no disputing that LONG TIME is a dark track, and Trap artists have been under fire recently for making their tracks about getting wasted – yet, is there any more poignant depiction of our modern reality? N.W.A versed about police brutality, but for contemporary artists who are trying to shift the existential dread there’s no more apt subject to write about.

You can check out the official music video to Yung Catboii’s latest single LONG TIME for yourselves by heading over to YouTube now.

Keep up to date with the artist’s latest drops by following him via Facebook

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Pedro P – Darkhaart 1.0: Ahead of the Curve Dark Trap

Posted on 26 October 2018

Up and coming Trap artist Pedro P has recently released his 2018 EP ‘Darkhaart 1.0’ following the release of his debut album ‘The Warm Up’. It’s safe to say he definitely has warmed up after his first release, his style is bang on trend and won’t fail to hook fans who favour the vibe of excess vocal effects over a dark and tormented beat. There’s an electric energy to each of the tracks on the four tracks on the EP. Yet amongst the heavy reverb on the vocals in the bridge, Pedro P still shines through with commandingly fluid Grime Rap bars to allow the full weight of the tracks to hit you. The progressive style of the tracks remains as a constant throughout the EP which sits at the perfect pace for you to vibe out to.

You can check out Pedro P’s latest EP Darkhaart 1.0 for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast