Flynn Wallen: "Things Always Come 360"
Coinciding with the release of his debut EP, KEYMAG takes a look at an archival interview with the Peterborough soul-rap artist.
The Best Songs of 2020
Featuring Childish Gambino, HAIM and SG Lewis, KEYMAG counts down the songs that defined the year.
The Y2K Afrofuturism Bug
A guidebook to an alternative viewpoint for sci-fi, via a hip-hop album that blasts off into space, and a techno record plunged into the deep blue.
The Koreatown Oddity: "My Time Has Arrived"
The LA rapper is marching to the beat of his own, very obtuse drum, without ever letting slip that there is still a craft to what he does.
Modern Mavens: Pharrell Williams
With the Neptunes and on his lonesome, Pharrell changed the game with a strong foundation in neo-soul, a rebelliously playful conviction and an adamant liking towards minimalism.
Modern Mavens: José González
The ‘Modern Mavens’ series is a guide to some of contemporary music’s most definitive artists, going through their catalogues and deciphering their greatest qualities. These artists may not be accepted into the pantheon of the legends yet, but this series makes the case for why they should already be or definitely will be. First up, Sweden’s acoustic leading man.
Gateway to Dream Pop
A comprehensive guide to a style of music based on opening up pop progressions and melodies to vast amounts of space, then filling every square inch with cryptic instrumentation and imagery.
Rebecca Foon: Walking into Another World
The distinguished songwriter and cellist speaks on Silver Mt. Zion, life as a self-ruling artist and her new solo venture.
The Soft Side of Aphex Twin
Aphex Twin has become a by-word for ‘impenetrably weird’ over the course of a fascinating career. But underneath the surface, he has also made some of the most emotional and humane material under the ‘dance music’ umbrella.
Ben Eunson
Ahead of his new album, jazz guitarist Ben Eunson speaks on his experiences with the likes of Questlove, and his earliest musical memories.
Dan Wright
Fearless and driven, sitting down with session drummer and creative Dan Wright was like unboxing a mind spilling over with thoughts and ideas.