Grace Almond
Grace is a music and politics writer based in London. She also runs an inclusive night with her friends called Rainbow Tapes, and presents her show, Crystal Queer, on Alphabet Radio, every first Wednesday of the month.
45s of the week: Alanis Morissette, Slow Pulp, KAYTRANADA and more
ALANIS MORISSETTE – ‘RECKONING’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Tw1-EaWgU
Alanis Morissette reminds us that she is a powerhouse on new track, ‘Reckoning’. After decades of producing feminist anthems, her new...
Connie Constance: “I understand what it feels like to be part of a huge...
Connie Constance’s debut 2019 album, ‘English Rose’ glides from alternative hip-hop and political lyricism to melancholic indie-pop seamlessly and with purpose. Now she's back,...
Dope Saint Jude: “Racial politics in South Africa seeps into everything, including the music...
Rapper and producer Dope Saint Jude – real name Catherine Saint Jude – blends Cape Town hip-hop and political lyrics, carving out her...
Buy band merch today and fund organisations against racial injustice
In the midst of a global pandemic that’s ground the live music industry to a halt, it’s important now, more than ever, that people...
Arlo Parks: “I’ve been making a lot of music that’s very introspective”
Since releasing her debut single, ‘Cola’, in 2018, Arlo Parks has been widely lauded as one of the most exciting new acts in the...
Wiley – ‘The Godfather 3’ review: A farewell album trying to maintain an important...
It’s been an interesting 12 months for Wiley. Viral feuds with Stormzy that saw both artists release a number of diss tracks, Wiley with...
Sports Team – ‘Deep Down Happy’ review: a middling album of Middle England interest
Is Sports Team's debut album the record to revive guitar music?
Run The Jewels – ‘RTJ4’ review: harsh reflections in a time of crisis
After releasing the much-lauded ‘Run The Jewels 3’ in 2016, hip-hop super duo Killer Mike and El-P AKA Run The Jewels, had to consider...