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Strange, unique, bizarre or whatever you may call them, Flavour Nurse certainly live up to their name. What started as a kind of live theatre group doing wacky shows in London evolved into a working band that got signed, and they released…

These days, with all the music available to us in every genre imaginable, there are few artists who give us all something to hold on to. It’s a surprise when we’re stopped in our tracks by something reflective, beautiful and lasting. Last…

Swiss born, Portuguese-Angolan singer/songwriter Raíz integrates London’s multicultural music scene into his musical area of edgy bangers and millennial pop. His name, which translates to "root" in Portuguese, reflects the connection…

It was 12:39 on Christmas Eve, and I was on my way to buy coffee number three, a pretence allowing me to chat with Agata, the attractive server, in the Wealdstone branch of Wenzel’s.  With her shoulder-length blonde hair and sardonic…

Looking at music today, JZ Replacement are a perfect fit for what’s missing. Their music is improvisational, leaning towards free-flowing experimental jazz with a lot of energy. Now, with the release of their seven-track album,…

A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery is a remarkable release from David Keenan, showcasing his effortless, ambitious talent. “I had a dream that James Dean was alive and well today / looking for the quiet life / working for Irish Rail,” Keenan…

Dundalk native Video Blue (Jim O'Donoghue Martin) is back with a new record, Night Painting. Arriving at the tail end of 2019, the album comes two years after his debut full-length release, Love Scenes. Recorded in studios around London,…

I consider EPs a taster of things to come and this is no exception from Nikita Bassi. The overall sound of Satin is somewhere between R&B and pop. There are also moments of classical, tropical, indie pop, dream pop and tabla…

Ahoy hoy listeners!  This week on Sexy Beasts we are bounding back to Victorian times to encounter a well dressed bouncing demon. Spring Heeled Jack terrorised the fine folk of London in the 1800s. Was this dashing rogue, a demon, a wizard…

Femmepop is a one-woman project, with Margaret O' Sullivan playing the role of singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. From this EP, it's clear she has found a balance between all these roles. London sees her artistic credibility…