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The 20 Best New Musical Artists of 2014

The 20 Best New Musical Artists of 2014

Travel back ten years ago to 2014 and discover the best new musical artists that lit up the year, and hear their latest music to see how they’ve evolved.

The 60 Best Albums of 2020

The 60 Best Albums of 2020

Despite a global pandemic, an economic crash, and the shut-down of international touring, 2020 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.

Clipping Take a Stab at Horrorcore with the Fiery ‘Visions of Bodies Being Burned’

Clipping Take a Stab at Horrorcore with the Fiery ‘Visions of Bodies Being Burned’

Clipping's latest album, Visions of Bodies Being Burned, is a terrifying, razor-sharp sequel to their previous ode to the horror film genre.

The 70 Best Albums of 2019

The 70 Best Albums of 2019

From forward-looking electronic and experimental to new approaches in the ever-evolving R&B scene, from hip-hop and punk to rock and pop, 2019 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.

The 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2019

The 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2019

Following Stormzy's run up the charts, 2019 proved to be a banner year for British hip-hop with a trio of masterpieces. America's myriad hip-hop scenes delivered the goods, and African rap gave us many stellar releases.

Clipping.: Splendor & Misery

Clipping.: Splendor & Misery

If any group were to succeed in making a rap opera in outer space, it would be Clipping.
Clipping. – “Air ‘Em Out” (Singles Going Steady)

Clipping. – “Air ‘Em Out” (Singles Going Steady)

Clipping. show a strong grasp of sonic economy and judiciousness here, knowing exactly when to add an extra layer to the skeletal electronic beat, and when to pull back.
Clipping. – “Baby Don’t Sleep” (Singles Going Steady)

Clipping. – “Baby Don’t Sleep” (Singles Going Steady)

For anyone who thinks hip-hop is getting stale, listen to this refreshing revelation.
The Best Hopes to Break Out in 2015

The Best Hopes to Break Out in 2015

This vibrant gang of musicians is approaching 2015 from all different angles. Some are still quite new to the music game, while others take the new year on after rising from a breakup.
Afropunk Fest: 23-24 August 2014 – Brooklyn, NY (Photos)

Afropunk Fest: 23-24 August 2014 – Brooklyn, NY (Photos)

Afropunk Fest felt more politically charged this year. People had their hands in the air as a tribute to Michael Brown nearly as often as they did for the performers.

clipping. – “bout.that” (Featuring Baseck) (video)