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Spotlight: Soul II Soul - Club Classics Vol. One
25 years on, still getting people movin’…After a successful slew of dub plates (stand-alone singles), the soon-to-be multiple-Grammy-award-winning ‘Club Classics Vol. One’ was released in April 1989 by...
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Reggae & Dancehall #32: Mr. Vegas, Popcaan, Masicka
If it’s happening in reggae, it’s here on Clash…The latest news and reviews – and more, as always – from scene queen Reshma B…- - -NEWSVybz Kartel has begun serving a life sentence – along with four...
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Jaakko Eino Kalevi Leads A Finnish Invasion
Speaking to The Great Escape performer, and more…The international partner for this year’s The Great Escape in Brighton – starting tomorrow – is Finland. The Nordic nation follows Poland (2013),...
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Premiere: Emika DJ Mix
A deft selection of material - some old, some brand new...A truly original voice, Emika's background is almost entirely distinct.Classically trained, the producer then worked as a sound designer for...
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Next Wave #574: Cousin Marnie
Leftfield pop with country and hip-hop influences…Step into Cousin Marnie’s world of intriguing leftfield pop paired with a country influence, layered upon hip-hop style production. A brooding, wistful...
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Next Wave #575: Meridian Dan
Grime veteran breaking into the mainstream…A legendary figure on the underground grime circuit for years, scene vet Meridian Dan looks likely to prove one of the year’s most unlikely chart successes....
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Moving Forward: The Sun-Kissed World Of Ziggy Marley
Clash meets one of reggae's true icons...Clash asked Ziggy Marley for a sunrise playlist of tracks to get him up in the morning. Download the Clash app on your iPhone or Android device to view the...
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Clash DJ Mix - Distinction
A fresh selection of underground R&B and remixed hip hop... Something a little different today, as crate-digging, beat-loving producer Distinction puts forth a fresh selection of underground...
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Next Wave #576: God Damn
Feral garage rock two-piece...God Damn those guitars are loud. And God DAMN those vocals pierce thru yr skull. And GOD DAMN those drums seem to shatter your chest, turning your innards into goo.Just…...
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Out Now: Jungle Break Free From Anonymity
XL-signed high-hopes reveal their wonderful reality…Up until this point, anonymity has anchored the existence of Jungle – the soul-swamped outfit responsible for donating tracks like ‘Platoon’ and ‘The...
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Premiere: Jolie Holland - Wine Dark Sea
Listen to it now...Sometimes the best way to evaluate an artist is by asking their peers.Respect amongst your contemporaries, adulation amongst your fellow artists indicates how a songwriter is viewed...
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The Pictish Trail Reviews The Singles
On Eminem and more: “Torch the hospital, mate. That’ll teach them…”It’s Monday! So it must be time for Clash’s round up of the latest single releases. And hooray! For that is exactly what this piece...
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Eyedress: Down And Out In Manila And London
Clash meets the rising producer…Arrogance. A foolish strand of youthful self-belief. An ignorant, intuitive confidence that your way is the right way. It’s what social science author Malcolm Gladwell...
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Next Wave #577: Annie Eve
Personal storytelling over catchy, folk melodies...If you haven’t noticed yet, a lot of great music has come out of Goldsmiths, and continues to do so. From Malcolm McLaren and Graham Coxon, to Katy B...
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Playlist: Archie Bronson Outfit
Domino rockers share some famous references…Deep of groove, raw of heart, bold of spirit: Archie Bronson Outfit’s comeback LP after four years away from record-releasing ways, ‘Wild Crush’, is all of...
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Five Of The Most Memorable H.R. Giger Album Covers
Remembering the Swiss artist’s musical contributions…Bad news for fans of biomechanical nastiness, and the Aliens franchise: Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger has died at the age of 74. He suffered...
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Being And Nothingness: The Meditations Of Michael Gira
Swans leader in conversation…From the corrosive angular aggression of 1983’s ‘Filth’ and the following year’s ‘Cop’ LPs, through their ‘gentler’ but still uncompromising middle period, Swans have been...
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Notes From The Road: Aidan Moffat
Scottish songwriter sends Clash some postcards...2014 is a hugely important year for Scotland.The country is set to embark on an independence referendum, one which could well result in unprecedented...
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Sounds Of Silver: Plaid Interview + Album Stream
Listen to their new album, ‘Reachy Prints’…Clash has the global exclusive preview stream of ‘Reachy Prints’, the new album from Warp duo Plaid. Listen below, and then read our interview with Andy and...
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Saint Etienne: The Complete Guide
Plus exclusive photos from a new book on the band…To mark the release of a new book looking back at the career of the chameleonic British pop act, Clash here looks back at the first 20-something years...
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