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Please Be Aware: The Rise Of Benny Mails
South London rapper on dance roots, punk, and his new mixtape...Taking his inspiration from classic soul and funk, to grime and UK hip-hop, to punk and DIY, Benny Mails is one of the most exciting and...
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7 Of The Best: Scottish Albums
In celebration of St. Andrew's Day...Today is St. Andrew’s Day, a 24 hour celebration of all things Scottish.Perhaps Clash has more reason to celebrate than most – after all, the title was founded in...
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GIRLI Is Here To Solve Your Problems
From boy issues to career difficulties...GIRLI isn't about to put up with anyone's shit.Never has, never will; in fact, her independence is probably her biggest asset, her shining star. It also makes...
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In Conversation: Vianni
Cross-border creativity, avoiding the hype, and why it ain't called 'Afro-Swing'...Tucked away in the corner studio at London’s Red Bull Studios, Vianni appears to be in his element huddled around the...
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Down The Rabbit Hole: Jarreau Vandal Interviewed
Soulection aligned Dutch talent with an eye for the timeless...“All art constantly aspires to the condition of music,” so said cultural critic Walter Pater in 1877, and all electronic music constantly...
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The Space Between: Clash Meets Fyfe
Songwriting, mortality, and the beauty of music with Paul Dixon...Paul Dixon is fresh from recording a set at Metropolis Studios as part of Ellesse’s Make It Music initiative, a series of live...
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Clash DJ Mix - Huxley
A storming selection from one of the best around...Deeper than deep house from someone who knows - Huxley has an international following, and little wonder with this Clash DJ Mix offering some superb...
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Diggers Delight: London's Lesser Spotted Record Shops
A quick vinyl-only tour around the capital...The much-vaunted vinyl revival has allowed Britain’s independent record shops to fill their lungs with air, to relax a little bit, and take a few more...
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Benin City's Joshua Idehen On The Decolonisation Of English Literature
Or, here are a few books (and plays!) you can also read...Sometime this year, Lola Olufemi, a Cambridge student, penned an open letter, signed by over 100 other students, recommending the English...
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The Era Of The Misfit: Clash Meets Hak Baker
"I just feel like normal people don't have a say any more..."Hak Baker has a sense of humour that disarms you. "When I was a kid I used to hide under my sister's legs when anyone touched me, but would...
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Gigs Of The Month: Powered By Skiddle - December '17
CLASH Live In Association With Zig-ZagChristmas is almost here, but before the nation shuts down there's plenty of musical bedlam left to soak up.Some of the year's biggest tours are kicking off, while...
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The Spitfires On Their Songwriting Influences
New single 'Over And Over Again' incoming...The Spitfires have stuck to their guns.The band's sound isn't about passing trends, it's about tapping into a uniquely British sense of street style.Touring...
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Talent In Transition: The Down To Earth Rise Of L U C Y
Tracking down the Bristol producer with an individual flair...“A work in progress”, 20 year old producer Lucy Heyler answers sincerely, to one of the most repetitive questions producers face.Performing...
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In Conversation: Martin Carr
The story behind a milestone in his catalogue...Back at the end of October, one of 2017’s most intriguing releases quietly made its way into the world. Here at Clash we made an entirely justified fuss...
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Loca Colombiana: Jessie Reyez Interviewed
"I have so much to achieve, so many goals..."Jessie Reyez is a vitrine of extremes. Soft-spoken and dewy-eyed, she juxtaposes raw candour with girl-next-door appeal, bellicose punchlines with...
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Something To Belong To: Clash Meets Kipp Stone
"It’s not about the money or nothing else, it’s all about respect..."The debut album was once the ultimate proving ground and great equalizer for rappers. Hot singles could carry you for a while, but a...
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Clash DJ Mix - Todd Edwards
Joyous, bubbly garage galore...Todd Edwards is a guy who really needs no fawning introductory paragraph, but here we go anyway... The UK garage forefather and splice king is one of the most...
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Why The BBC's New Music Show Is A Complete Misfire
Is this really what Friday night should sound like?In mid-October, in the midst of the announcement that the BBC was to reprise a Top of the Pops style show, I wrote this piece for Clash as a sort of...
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Looking Back On Clash Live @ Metropolis
12 months of live music at one of London's most historic studios...West London's Metropolis Studios is one of the capital's most sought after studio spaces, an audiophiles paradise adored by everyone...
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Good Trip, Bad Trip: Black Moth
Broken ankles and Haribo pyramids - it's life on the road...Leeds-London types Black Moth have always struck hard.Very much a physical live experience, the band have criss-crossed the continent, with...
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