The Immersive, Magical “Metropolis” Festival An epic lineup of acts take the stage at the RDS this bank holiday weekend.

With tickets entirely sold out, and an international-standard lineup, this year’s Metropolis Festival looks set to surpass previous years. The late additions to the lineup, with acts such as Todd Terje, Mall Grab and Denis Sulta, has driven up ticket … Continue reading The Immersive, Magical “Metropolis” Festival An epic lineup of acts take the stage at the RDS this bank holiday weekend.

Coming Back Stronger: Ibeyi’s Sophomore Album Strong in its vulnerability and brazen in its declarations, "Ash" defies the boundaries of established genres, and proves that all of this can be done to the backdrop of commanding drum lines.

Ibeyi’s sophomore record, Ash, retains the essential Afro-Cuban influences of their debut while foraying into experimental electronic territory. Overtly political and intensely personal lyrics allow the sisters to confront themes of race and womanhood, relying heavily on motifs and repetition. … Continue reading Coming Back Stronger: Ibeyi’s Sophomore Album Strong in its vulnerability and brazen in its declarations, “Ash” defies the boundaries of established genres, and proves that all of this can be done to the backdrop of commanding drum lines.