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With 2020 drawing to a close, there are plenty of round-ups and shortlists emerging, but few more insightful than Richie Brave’s in The Guardian which you’ll find below. Elsewhere, the positive effects of lockdown on female artists and a few words to read from local act, Miri FLC.
Nothing but loops…
We start with some listening as much as reading, as a compilation of loops has been released by revered London label PLZ Make It Ruins and Arts Council England. Each track is precisely 1.8 seconds long and, as reported by CRACK, “has been crafted with the intention of being looped repeatedly, creating a uniquely hypnotic rhythm.”
An interview with Rap Game UK winner, Graft
Up in Leeds, a city often slept on when it comes to new music, rapper Graft has recently been crowned the winner of the BBC reality TV show, Rap Game UK. While being far from the traditional route to a career in music, his story is well worth reading for inspiration.
Miri FLC Game Changers interview
Closer to home, we had the chance ourselves to interview Brighton artist Miri FLC. Taking part in our Game Changers series that puts a spotlight on Black creatives in Sussex, the 17-year-old spoke openly about her experience growing up, role models she looks up to and being a part of our Equaliser project.
Lockdown Has Seen Female Artists Disengage From A Toxic Industry - And They're Thriving
Clash Magazine rolled out a really good read recently, as they looked into the success of female musicians this year.
“Physically removed from male-dominated spaces like label boardrooms and studios, it seems natural that female musicians would be able to create their best work.”
Richie Brave’s Sounds of 2020
And last but certainly not least, we have a run-through of the whole year of sounds from Richie Brave of 1Xtra. Focussing on sounds rather than songs, Brave speaks about what it means to Black and British through music here in The Guardian.