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THICK debut strong on their first major-label EP

The art punk scene in Brooklyn is a sight to behold; kicked off almost a decade ago by Parquet Courts, it’s been maintained by up-and-comers Bodega, B Boys, and Acid Dad. However, THICK have arrived to put their own voice on this largely male scene, and they are not to be ignored. I stumbled upon […]

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Three talented artists phone it in on the bland No New Friends

Sia, Diplo, and Labrinth may not be the first three names that come to mind when thinking of exceptional artists, but all are undoubtedly talented and an inspired collaboration could have yielded a great result. Unfortunately, no such inspiration is seen on No New Friends, an EP so bland that it feels eons longer than […]

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Mac DeMarco returns with an airy, yet dark single

Mac DeMarco clearly never expected to be famous. As his laid-back, dreamy style has hit the mainstream 10 years into his career, and some of his albums being deemed classics, Mac has seemed at a loss dealing with his fame. Seeing him play Radio City in 2017, he clearly seemed shook seeing a full crowd […]

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Upcoming gigs in Edinburgh and Glasgow

If any reader is searching for some great concerts over the next few weeks, here’s a few the Music Team has compiled that you won’t want to miss!   EDINBURGH: 04/04: Pinegrove @ Summerhall HYYTS @ The Mash House   07/04: Swimming Tapes @ Sneaky Pete’s   09/04: DMA’s @ Usher Hall   12/04: Optimo […]

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Us

A great film lives outside the cinema, embedded in the viewer’s mind having just witnessed art transcend mere entertainment. Jordan Peele’s Us is this kind of film — one that lives inside the viewer as soon as the credits roll. Peele first received credit for his serious filmmaking capabilities with 2017’s Get Out, an excellent film […]

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Drake’s legacy examined after the re-release of his debut mixtape

I was in a club in Spain this summer and in the few hours I was there I heard six different Drake songs. Every person in this club, Spanish, French, or American, knew the words and went wild. It then hit me that Drake, an artist that I don’t believe has ever made a great […]