Debut! NKOSI: White Gold

Check out this exciting debut from NKOSI, an American two piece now residing in Los Angeles. White Gold demonstrates razor-sharp vocal delivery from Echoboyy over Dave Sherman’s sampled-guitar technique. In fact, every instrument you can hear comes from Sherman alone. A wizard on guitar, bass, synths and drum programming; his musical abilities speak volumes. Echoboyy’s vocals seal the deal and are unimpeachably impressive. Creating new wave electronic dance music with an emphasis on intricate, melodic vocals; NKOSI have found their niche. 

Listen to White Gold here. 

Younghusband's release new track - Better Time

Better Time is the first single from Younghusband's 2nd album 'Dissolver', which will be out October 30th 2015 via ATP Recordings. To celebrate the release, Younghusband have announced their first headline tour of the UK. Following a UK tour supporting Jacco Gardner in September, the band will take to the road throughout November. Listen to Better Times and check out the full list of tour dates below.

September

3 - London, Dingwalls (w/ Jacco Gardner)

15 - Brighton, Sticky Mike’s (w/ Jacco Gardner)

16 - Bristol, Louisiana (w/ Jacco Gardner)

17 - Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach (w/ Jacco Gardner)

18 - Coventry, The Tin Music & Arts (w/ Jacco Gardner)

19 - Sheffield, Leadmill (w/ Jacco Gardner)

20 - Nottingham, Bodega (w/ Jacco Gardner)

22 - Leeds, Brudenell Games Room (w/ Jacco Gardner)

23 - Stockton, Georgian Theatre (w/ Jacco Gardner)

24 - Glasgow, King Tuts Wah Wah Club (w/ Jacco Gardner)

November

10 - Glasgow, The Hug and Pint

11 - York, The Basement

12 - Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge

13 - Leicester, The Cookie Jar

14 - Sheffield, Cornershop

15 - Manchester, Eagle Inn

16 - London, The Moth Club

17 - Cambridge, The Portland Arms

Skepta Wins Aim Independent Music Award

We were so thrilled to find out that Skepta had been honoured with the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at the AIM Independent Music Awards.

Sponsored by Merlin, the award recognises the independent sector’s most important and influential artists, with Skepta praised for his tireless involvement with grime over the past decade, culminating in what has been a breakthrough year for the Tottenham MC.

AIM Awards judge and BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra presenter MistaJam said: “Since grime was born out of the ashes of UK garage, Skepta has been a pioneer of the sound, of the DIY business model and the culture. DJ, producer, writer, MC, record label boss and performer – there’s no denying Skepta has put in the blood, sweat and tears for the last 10 whole years and now, as he stands on the cusp of true international acclaim, it feels right to award Skepta for his immense contribution so far to British music.”

Pharrell and Disclosure to play free Apple music festival.

Apple have just announced plans for their annual London festival.

Previously known as iTunes Festival, this year’s edition will come under the banner of Apple Music. Scheduled to take place at London’s Roundouse this September, the festival will be headlined by Pharrell, One Direction, Florence + The Machine and Disclosure.

“We wanted to do something really special for music fans this year,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “The Apple Music Festival is a greatest hits set of ten unbelievable nights featuring some of the best performers on the planet appearing live and interacting directly with their fans on Connect and Beats 1.”