Let’s celebrate the decade of record-smashing hits, underrated gems, wacky one-hit wonders, and influential indie tracks. (Esquire)
Putting aside his concerns about the "nonsense" of the process, Spiritualized leader Jason Pierce takes Daniel Dylan Wray through a thoughtful selection of soul, gospel, country, jazz and R&B deep cuts.
(The Quietus)
A Trip Down Memory Lane With Grime Legend Bashy
To celebrate the release of new album Being Poor Is Expensive, the artist takes Emmanuel Onapa on a tour of his old stomping grounds in Harlesden, Kensal Green and Notting Hill. (Dazed)
Awful Records at 10: What Happened to Atlanta’s Most Exciting Rap Collective?
At Awful's 10th anniversary show, Father, Archibald Slim, and more reflect on the legacy of 2010s Atlanta's weird underground mainstays.
(Stereogum)
Suicideboys Don’t Care for the Music Biz. They Got Its Attention Anyway.
The rap duo’s raw songs and festival-like touring strategy has paid off: Its latest album opened at No. 5 without traditional industry strategies or support. (NYT)
On Nettspend, Xaviersobas and the Confusing Future of Hip-Hop
Jayson Buford analyzes the sudden rise of new-wave stars Nettspend and Xaviersobased, whose music is indebted to the culture of internet forums and not yet consistent enough to cross generations. (Passion of the Weiss)
A Ballet Through Mud, made in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will be available from 30 August. (Crack)
The producer has helped A-listers including Donald Glover, SZA, Halsey and Frank Ocean to elevate their craft. How much longer can he avoid the spotlight? (NYT)
It’s Time for America to Embrace the Lad
Choose life. Choose Oasis. Choose pre-Madonna Guy Ritchie. (The Melt)
Making Memes for the Global “Oat Milk Élite”
A loose federation of hyperlocal Instagram accounts are both satirising and codifying the habits of a homogenous consumer class. (New Yorker)
Plus a few other important things to know about neckwear, according to Drake’s creative director Michael Hill. (GQ)
Is good taste hot or not and can it make or break a relationship? (shelfy)
RIP Alltimers (officially), RIP Supreme (eventually), Michael Mackrodt is fishing, Jhancárlos González Ortiz is clocked in, and more. (Simple Magic)
The Oral History of ‘The Wire Spot’ A.K.A. Marlo’s Hangout
Like the world of The Wire itself, the tale of The Wire Spot is steeped in Baltimore lore and serves as a reminder that skating is interconnected with all aspects of city life - from the mayor on down to the stick-up kid.
(Quartersnacks)
Sixteen Questions: Tyrrell Winston
A rapid fire interview series. (No Score)
