She’s a 23 year old array of contradictions, the product of a genetic cocktail that mixes a North African cultural penchant on her father's side with Nordic and classical heritage from her mother’s side.
Born in South London - her music is an aural kaleidoscope of influences, with propulsive and instinctive tribal drums mixed with meticulous wordplay.
Here’s a Soundcloud download link to her new track 'Sahara Heart'. Enjoy!
This is James Blake. We're currently feeling his sparse mix of dubstep, soulful vocals and precision-cut production. He debuted this video yesterday, and we haven't been able to shake that vocal hook since, so we thought we'd share.
The hype machine has gone crazy for this man, but we'll wait til his record comes out next week to make an informed decision of our own. In the meantime, enjoy "The Wilhelm Scream". His cover of Feist's "Limit To Your Love" is worth checking out too, with a great video directed by Martin de Thurah (Fever Ray, The Knife, Röyksopp).
This Southend four-piece still blows our minds, a year on from the release of their LP Hidden. The album is a complete grower, and cropped up on several Best of 2010 lists (topping the NME's). This is art rock fusing elements of hip hop with shuddering synths and orchestral instrumentation. Yes, that's right: you're likely to hear both a drum machine, sharpened knife and glockenspiel on the same track.
TNPS are young pioneers of the dark, post-evertyhing scene coming out of South London at the moment, and will please fans of James Blake, Jamie Woon, Bjork and Radiohead. Plus, they play with hanging chains on stage for a film-like Foley effect. That's a win-win.
TNPS are Jack Barnett (songwriter, producer, vocals, multi-instrumentalist), his twin George Barnett (drums, loops), Thomas Hein (bass guitar, sampler, drums), and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson (keyboards, vocals, sampler).
