King’s Disease sees Nas at the middling age of forty-six years old, who shines with the same poetic attention to detail, musicality and astute politics that made the man famous back in the day. Make no mistake, this is the most profound piece of work the New York City icon has produced in a long time.
Author: Miles Ellingham
In Review: Me, Charles – Like and Share
South London’s Charles Stooke delivers a bizarre debut full of melancholy and K-Hole crooning.
In Review: Komang – ‘Dewi’
Self-described as “Solange with an Indonesian twist”, Komang merges traditional Indonesian musical cultures and modern electronic pop, avoiding the clichés that so often ruin similar fusion projects. Instead, her debut single ‘Dewi’ just feels fresh.
Ben ‘The Rebel’ Wallers: Satire, fascism, country music, and the death of all human life
Often compared to The Fall, and vastly influencing the likes of Fat White Family, Ben Wallers continued to make obscure music under the moniker of ‘The Rebel’ when his lauded art punk band Country Teasers disbanded. Somewhat of a cult enigma, The Buzz was afforded the rare opportunity to speak with the man himself.
In Review: Fontaines D.C. – ‘A Hero’s Death’
Ireland’s post-punk troubadours return with a record that trades in the energetic power-chords of Dogrel for a healthy dose of anaesthetic.
In Review: Mint Field – ‘Contingencia’
The Mexico City-based shoegazers return with a new single, one that finds space to experiment without pulling up the roots.
Winter: “I think, honestly, a lot of the darkest times in your life end up being really the best for you.”
Breakout dream-pop personality Samira Winter sits down with The Buzz to discuss her new album, the music industry, and her long road from Brazil to the City of Angels.
In Review: Ho99o9 – ‘Pigs Want Me Dead’
America’s anarchist problem children step into the storm with Molotovs burning and a message for the world.
Lynks Afrikka: BLTs & Bin Bags
Elliot Brett talks his alt-pop alter-ego, queer alienation, and giving music back to the audience.
Interview: Q+A with UK Music’s Tom Kiehl
Covid-19’s effect on the UK music industry has been devastating. We spoke to UK Music, the industry’s representative body, about Let The Music Play and the future of the industry.