Skee Mask: A Cornerstone of the TD10 Compilation
#skeemask #vinyl #indiemusic In 2025, the electronic music world saw the release of TD10, a compilation album that diversified the landscape of sound system pressure and techno propulsion. Showcasing the versatility, talent and remarkable innovation of many leading and emerging artists, the album marked a decade of vibrant music from Batu‘s label, Time
Kneecap: Revolutionizing Music and Culture in 2026
#kneecap #vinyl #indiemusic Operating from their base in Belfast and Derry, KNEECAP, an exhilarating hip hop trio, creatively combines music, culture and an innate Irish spirit to deliver a uniquely powerful experience. DJ PróvaÃ, Móglaà Bap, and Mo Chara have perfected a genre fluid musical style. This sensational group made its mark in 2026 with [&hell
Oneohtrix Point Never Hits a New Note with Tranquilizer in 2025
#oneohtrixpointnever #vinyl #indiemusic In 2025, the contagious charm of Daniel Lopatin, known in the music world as Oneohtrix Point Never, continues to make waves with his latest album, Tranquilizer. Living true to his creative flair, the distinguished American electronic music producer has released his eleventh studio album. Tranquilizer, with its 15 track
Art School Girlfriend Proclaims Upcoming Album ‘Lean In’ for 2026
#artschoolgirlfriend #vinyl #indiemusic Welsh-born music maestro, Art School Girlfriend, otherwise interpreted as Polly Mackey, outlines her future album release. With the intriguing moniker, “Lean In”, this will mark her third album, succeeded by a silent phase of three years. Through the productive fiction, this manifestation is pegged for the
Horace Andy’s Classic Album ‘Skylarking’: 1972’s Reggae Cornerstone
#horaceandy #vinyl #indiemusic In the pantheon of Jamaican roots reggae music, Horace Andy, born Horace Keith Hinds in 1951, is a central figure. This preeminent singer-songwriter, renowned for his iconic, soulful vocals, made remarkable strides with his debut album ‘Skylarking’. This significant 1972 work melded his distinctive vocal prowess wit
Blending the Traditional and Modern: The Rising Star of Yussef Dayes
#yussefdayes #vinyl #indiemusic Emerging as an instrumental figure in the contemporary jazz scene, Yussef Dayes, a drummer and record producer, is known for his unique ability to blend diverse musical influences into a harmonious mesh of sound. Notorious for his collaborations with Minami Kizuki, Kamaal Williams, Tom Misch, and others, Yussef has been at the
Boosting the Creative Adventures of Leila with “Courtesy Of Choice…asides and besides” Anniversary Reworking
#leila #vinyl #indiemusic In 2025, the music industry buzzed with creative reverence as Leila added another bead to her prized thread of work – a 25-year anniversary release of her classic album, “Courtesy Of Choice.” An epitome of avant-garde production, conceived first in 2000, has since metamorphosed into an epochal anthem of diverse gen
Exploring the Versatility of ECHO45 Sound System: A New Age Masterpiece by Nightmares on Wax
#nightmaresonwax #vinyl #indiemusic In the pulsing heart of Leeds’ sound system culture, George Evelyn, popularly known as Nightmares on Wax or DJ E.A.S.E, commenced his musical journey. Charting his course on the vibrant waves of soul, roots, hip-hop, dub, and electronic textures, he propelled himself into the music sphere, bursting through boundaries
Celebrating a Decade of Progress with Khruangbin’s ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You ii’
#khruangbin #vinyl #indiemusic Marking a decade of thriving music creation, the Houston-based trio, Khruangbin, revisited their maiden album, ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’, yet again in 2025. The reinvention named ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You ii’ retains the original’s magic but adds a new dimension representing the band’
Danny Brown’s Transformation in ‘Stardust’ (2025): An Era of Hyperpop
#dannybrown #vinyl #indiemusic The renowned musical artist Danny Brown marked a significant transition in his musical journey in 2025 with the release of ‘Stardust’, his sixth studio album. Shaping a unique voice in the hip-hop scene, Brown’s album captured an intriguing mix of exquisite beats and profound lyricism. Known for his unique voc