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EP Review: Work With Me – Workerz

workersz EP cover

Work with Me EP is the third release within a year from French producer  Jean-Patrick Simonetti, better known as WORKERZ.

Released late last month Simonetti, who formerly made one half of experimental dance group Les Petits Pilous, cleverly give Detroit-style (and almost tribal) club bangers that bold, hip-hop attitude with the help from (and well executed) by rappers  Gita and Adian Coker.

We may be in winter now, but this four-track package serves well to brighten up those dark nights.

Work With Me is now available via iTunes.

Must Listens: No Witnesses (Workerz Remix) – watch the video.

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EP Review: Born Inner Struggle – Subverted Kapers

Subverted Kapers EP Cover

UK’s conscious emcees SUBVERTED KAPERS dropped their  EP Inner Born Struggle last month. The four-track production displays the return of 90’s-inspired Boombap beats, with lyrics of personal struggle and giving the voice to the voiceless. Nice little package, check it out NOW!

#MustListens: Sprayin Bars, Born Inner Struggle

 

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Mixtape Review: Olde English – Travis Boykin

Travis Boykin

When TRAVIS BOYKIN (formerly known as AMOR FATIII) approached me with the effortlessly smooth tracks, Payday and Edge of the Cliff Livin’, I suspect his fresh and velvety take on hip-hop would be the theme throughout his debut mixtape, Olde English released last month.

Still retaining the smoothness , the 10-track project also feature warm hints of old-school blues and jazz, which I did not expect from the laid-back Tennessee  emcee – but, hands down, it was a pleasant surprise.

Olde English is the perfect mixtape  for kicking back with some friends… that’s if you don’t mind the gigantic burp at the end! Have a listen and enjoy!

#TheMuslistens:  Adderall, Carefree, Achilles

 

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EP Review: Lost Letters – Argovia

Argovia Lost Letters

If you’re a fan of the MUSE and PORCUPINE TREE, then I have a sneaky feeling you’ll like ARGOVIA.

The Venezuelan rock duo unleashed their debut EP, Lost Letters late last month, in which they described each emotionally fuelled songs as ‘ love letters that’s never been sent’. So expect the angelic presence of the  keyboard and tranquil vocals with an almighty splash of post alternative metal and grunge. Enjoy!

#The MustListens: Song For Myself, One Day Left

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EP Review: Childhood Home – The Healing

Childhood home The Healing

I came across this little treasure which comes in the form of a four-track EP, Childhood Home, by London – based panoramic rockers THE HEALING.

Why is this EP a real treasure? It’s just good wholesome music, nothing less. Consisting of Jim Moreton (vocals, guitar), Nicolas Py (drums), Sam Thiery (bass) and Ariel Moreton (harmony vocals), the band pull together a perfect mix of melodic guitars and drums with groovy rock undertones and dreamy vocals that reflect on the years of a rollercoaster childhood.

Their stamp on soft rock have been widely compared to heavyweights, NEIL YOUNG, WILCO, LED ZEPPELIN  KURT VILE, LUCINDA WILLIAMS and THE BEATLES – but after listening to this EP, I can’t help but think there’s a slight feel of  1970’s FLEETWOOD MAC.

Have a listen and see if you agree.

The #Mustlistens: No Virtue, Losing My Way, Childhood Home

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