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In Depth

The New Class of US Hip-Hop – An Introduction

August 23, 2010 In Depth
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An introduction to some of the best new hip-hop the USA has to offer, including Jay Electronica, Curren$y, Trek Life and Freddie Gibbs.

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Rolo Tomassi

May 21, 2010 In Depth
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Rolo Tomassi talk Diplo, time signatures, car adverts – and their new album, Cosmology.

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Benjamin Shaw – Under The Influence

February 1, 2010 In Depth
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Benjamin Shaw talks us through a record that is particularly important to him – Sparklehorse’s Vivadixie…

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Is co-writing a con?

January 7, 2010 In Depth
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Much-hyped Manchester band Hurts have recently employed co-writers to help them finish their debut album. Will it still be a Hurts record?

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The Best of 2009

December 24, 2009 In Depth
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2009 was chock full of great releases. This is our guide to the best the year had to offer.

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Strike The Colours – Under The Influence

December 7, 2009 In Depth
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Strike The Colour’s Jenny Reeve talks us through a record that means a lot to her – The National’s ‘Boxer’.

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Worriedaboutsatan – Under the Influence

November 19, 2009 In Depth
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Worriedaboutsatan talk us through a record that has been particularly influential for them – Trentemoller’s ‘The Last Resort’.

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Shoes And Socks Off

November 3, 2009 In Depth
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“I like the idea of being a bearded old dude and having an evening in my attic, flicking through a pile of records that I’m responsible, or partially responsible for, making my lady listen to them all. ‘Listen, this one’s about YOU.’”

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