As a child, Willow Smith would watch her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, perform with her band Wicked Wisdom to racist, sexist crowds, each night fighting to prove her place in the rock scene. Rock – and its many sub-genres...
Let The Forty-Five present to you, the best songs of 2021. It was tough to call but with the help of our army of contributors, the votes are in and we can reveal the only playlist you'll need to...
No death of someone in their prime is ever without its own deep sadness, but there was something about the news of Virgil Abloh’s death that stung as an inherent loss for the culture. Creator of the fashion house,...
Ever experienced love at first listen? When I first heard Silk Sonic’s ‘Leave The Door Open’ in March, I was convinced that I had heard the song of the year. From the little ad-libs (“scoot scoot”) to the hyper-dramatic...
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Hwasa – ‘I’m a 빛’
It’s been 17 months since MAMAMOO singer and rapper Hwasa last blessed us with a slinky solo offering, but finally she’s returned with something equally as addictive as 2020 highlight ‘Maria’. ‘I’m a 빛’ (pronounced...
Taylor Swift knew what she was doing when she named an album ‘folklore’. Many a Swiftie has spent hours decoding mythology surrounding her life and subsequent discography.
If you’re a hardcore Swift follower, you’ve probably fallen down the rabbit hole...
Usually by this point in the year you're ready to ram Noddy Holder up the chimney, stuff Michael Bublé with giblets and throttle Mariah with the mistletoe. It’s not that most of us mind a bit of Christmas nostalgia...
Taylor Swift is an artist who has always known vengeance. Sometimes it lingers playfully at the fringes; other times it bursts forth, spilling out in messy emotions that place us right back in heart of her storm. It’s an...
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Taylor Swift - 'All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)'
Swift is nothing if not prolific. With a brand new album, two re-recorded albums and a short film all under her belt over the last 12 months, one would be...
Earlier this year, 19-year-old rapper Milli was charged by the Thai government for spreading disinformation. Her crime? Criticising their response to the pandemic. Like most teenagers who have their first run-in with the police, her main worry at the...