The September of 1988 came something sparse and self- contained: 'Ancient Heart', the self-written debut album by a just- turned-19-year-old. That was 30 years ago this year and Tikaram has just released a special anniversary edition on clear vinyl and CD through Music On Vinyl & CD / Warners on 7th December to great demand and critical acclaim once again.

'Ancient Heart' was an a

On her first proper album as Jay Som, Melina Duterte, 22, solidifies her rep as a self-made force of sonic splendor and emotional might. If last year's aptly named 'Turn Into' compilation showcased a fuzz-loving artist in flux-chronicling her mission to master bedroom recording-then the rising Oakland star's latest, 'Everybody Works', is the LP equivalent of mission accomplished.

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Hackney-born singer, songwriter and musician Amahla taps into an era before her time to create vintage-inspired soul music.

After releasing her debut single 'Old Soul' which received support from the likes of BBC 1Xtra and 6Music, Amahla was awarded the PRS Lynsey De Paul Prize for outstanding female songwriters. Amahla rounded off 2018 as a recipient of the second ever MOBO Aw

Arlo Day is a young songwriter and guitarist from South-East London newly signed to Domino Records, whose unique ear for melody, haunting vocals and rumbling guitar tones have gained a quiet reputation as one of London's best kept secrets. Having cut her teeth in the same burgeoning scene that gave rise to artists like King Krule, Jerkcurb and Puma Blue - as well as touring wit

Twenty two year old Brit ​Bexey, delivered his most recent single, the ferocious ​'CUTTHROAT SMILE'​, in July. Premiering with XXL and followed by a stream of support from BBC 1Xtra and Kerrang!​, the track followed the drop of ​Bexey​'s last production '​Villain Tears'​ (​1 Million YouTube Views​) earlier this year, along with his ​Fat Nick ​collabor

Singer-songwriter from the DMV living in Brooklyn,NY. Up until now he's kept most of what he's been working on a secret. rum.gold's music is best described as the selfish revolution of a wallflower. His voice is rich, delicate and carries an unfathomable beauty. There is a depth of melody and soul within his songs that is transcendent.His performances are intimate and honest. Lef

Born, raised and residing in Sheffield, a city synonymous with jarringly honest indie rock, Joe Carnall has been a reluctant figurehead of that music scene for over a decade. Eager to explore a different space, he has embarked on a new venture with the help of close friend Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys). The result is Good Cop Bad Cop. Penned by Carnall and produced by Helders,

Miss Grit​ was born in an NYU dorm room in January 2018. While her friends were celebrating winter break with their families, frontwoman, Margaret Sohn, was behind locked doors, screaming into a mic through her guitar pedal board​ ​and out her amplifier. Back in her home state of Michigan, Margaret has recorded cello accompaniment for her mentor,​ ​Flint Eastwood​,

Beginning to learn the art of DJ'ing at just 11 years old and progressing to music production at the age of 14; it's safe to say Levela has dedicated his life to Music. Over a decade of releasing tracks, Levela has imprinted his own unique style upon the Drum and Bass scene receiving widespread recognition from his peers and dance music fans alike.

Whilst releasing the vast maj