E Sharp’s sophomore album has some stunning high moments, but occasionally lapses into blandness. Read More
On ‘All This Time’, Ali Suhail sings: ‘‘and the cracks begin to show / in the sky i’ve always known... Read More
In an interview with Emboss Magazine, Toronto-based artist Ramsha explains her creative process: “My role as a musician is to sculpt harmonies out of sounds and vibrations which further the beauty of the cosmos”. This reads less like an explanation and more like a manifesto, and it’s quite refreshing... Read More
When Islamabad-based post-rock artist Hasan Abbas decided on a rebrand, he chose the Soan river that cuts through Punjab as... Read More
The Foreversouth Collections thus far have tended to favour the more accessible side of the Karachi electronic artists that come... Read More
‘Plumas’ is an album that moves from esoteric electronic pop to ambient music, from lyrics like ‘fingers and toes respond when touched’ to echo-drenched indeterminable vocals, all smoothly transitioning in a cohesive and luscious release. The opening half, from ‘Window’ to ‘El Amohadon de Plumas’ is a journey of... Read More
It’s likely that 2016 will be remembered as a collective slap in the face. We lost a number... Read More
“We’re very proud of it. Not least because, for the past few years, life hasn’t been particularly easy... Read More
With any pop artist, when you strip everything away, a singular question remains: ‘why should I care?’ All the great artists know this, and even when singing through the most banal platitudes, they find a way to make you care. About their story. About their life. ‘Mariam’, a previous... Read More
Unlike previous Forever South Collections, the Hotcues series is manic, frenzied and relentless. While FXS Collections Vol.3 was a colourful experience,... Read More