Along with the phenomenal “Swimming Pools (Drank),” Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” was one of the standout tracks from his critically acclaimed debut album, Good Kid M.A.A.D City. The track has received praise from fans, critics, fellow musicians, [...]

Justin Timberlake made his return to the world of music with one of 2013’s biggest songs to date. “Suit & Tie” features Timberlake’s ravishing vocals, some saucy lyrics and a verse from the indomitable Jay-Z. It is pretty much R&B/pop [...]

Basement Jaxx are officially back. The British electronic music duo were heavy hitters in the late nineties/early noughties, but they’ve been a little quiet since releasing their studio album, Scars, in 2009. The video for their new single, “Back 2 [...]

In the week that his highly-anticipated second album has finally seen the light of day, James Blake has released the video for the title track, “Overgrown,” directed by Nabil, the esteemed director who has previously worked with stars such as [...]

Olivier Theyskens is determined to redefine Spring-Summer Fashion for 2013. This season, Theyskens Theory places the modern girl on a pedestal, where she can proudly showcase the beauty in her strength. The designer successfully creates urban wear with a romantic [...]

We’re big fans of SBTRKT at The WILD. Whether it’s fantastic DJ mixes, live sessions, remixes or solo work, Aaron Jerome and his on-stage collaborator, Sampha can do no wrong by us. It is for this reason that news of [...]

Welcome to Astro’s The Dance Clubb. This venue seems like the place to go, if you’re looking for fun times in Americus, Georgia. Astro’s doesn’t look particularly flashy and may not be on the international clubbers’ map, but the patrons [...]

Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange was undoubtedly one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year, appearing on countless “Best Albums of 2012” lists, including our own. The singer’s openness with his sexuality may have caused a stir, but that [...]

French electro powerhouse, Kavinsky, is probably best known for his addition to the sublime Drive movie soundtrack, namely the track “Nightcall.” Since 2005, he has been creating his own brand of synth-heavy electro-house that is inspired by movie soundtracks of [...]

It’s safe to say that musically, 2012 was a pretty diverse year. From the continued hip-hop resurgence bolstered by artists such as A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar, to the chart-dominance of dance acts including Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia and David [...]

When it comes to pop, you cannot fault Sweden’s musical credibility. The Nordic nation has produced an abundance of international pop sensations; from ABBA and Ace of Base, to Robyn and Roxette. Now, Swedish-Australian act, Kate Boy are hoping to [...]

Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is back with another cracker of a music video. The self-directed clip for “The Zone” blends the dark and moody aesthetics of his previous offerings, with striking and unexpected pops of vivid color. [...]

If music videos that are bold and full of impact float your boat, then look no further than The Spaceape’s “On the Run.” The Hiroo Tanaka-produced clip is a great example of how simple, well-executed photography can trump any expensive [...]

WILD favorite, Gilbere Forte’s “Pray” has just received a video treatment and it’s a real knockout. The track comes from a short-film due out in 2013, and if this video is anything to go by, it’s going to be an [...]

According to his bio, Homeboy Sandman is a musician from Queens, New York who is signed to Stones Throw and is pretty prolific when it comes to musical output. In the last five years he has released four albums, a [...]

Multi-talented solo artist, The Child of Lov has just dropped the video for his debut single “Heal,” which is a funky little number that effectively displays the breadth of his musical talent. So far, the twenty-something musician has managed to [...]

Hip-hop has been a divided genre for quite some time, but in the last few years there’s been a general shift away from deeper subjects, in favor of materialistic lyrics with some witty catchphrases thrown in for good measure. The [...]

Fans of James Blake’s solo work will be familiar with his stripped down production, heavy basslines and delicate vocals on tracks like “Limit To Your Love,” or “Unluck.” Many people admire Blake’s experimentalism and the way he structures his songs. [...]

Australia has produced a wealth of music talent. The nation’s artists have brought great musical diversity, with acts ranging from Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John, to INXS, Crowded House and The Avalanches. It’s hard to pinpoint a specific “Australian” sound, [...]

Another week, another brilliant video from a Stones Throw artist. This time it’s Mayer Hawthorne bringing the good vibes with the official video for his saucy R&B/pop joint, “No Strings.” Surrounded by a bevy of [sometimes awkward-looking] beauties, the ever-dapper [...]

Suzi Analogue + Tokimonsta = Analogue Monsta. These two awesome individuals have joined forces to create a soulful side project that is a real breath of fresh air. There’s a lot of moody R&B out now that is absolutely brilliant, [...]

There have been a lot of songs dedicated to the Big Apple, and rapper Angel Haze has just added another one to the list. “New York” is powerful in its simplicity and serves as a nice introduction to this young [...]

Almost three years have passed since The xx released their platinum-selling debut album, xx. Their second offering, Coexist, is due out in September this year and as pre-cursor they have just released the video for the track “Angels,” which will be [...]

Photo by Katie Chow Ever wondered what it was really like to be a globetrotting pop star? Well, wonder no more, as Yuksek’s latest video for his track “The Edge” shows us the highs and lows of a worldwide tour. [...]

Sometimes tags can be misleading. Take “male singer/songwriter” for instance. For some, this may conjure up images/sounds of island-hopping, backpacking dreamers whose tendency to whip out a guitar in just about any situation and woo unsuspecting listeners with their raffish [...]

You’re four years old in your parents’ backyard. You’re bored as shit. You find the summer heat annoying as the bottoms of your feet burn slightly on the hot concrete. You casually walk over to your mom’s potted plant by [...]

With each track beginning with the sample: “You’re now listening to AraabMuzik,” it’s pretty hard to mistake an AraabMuzik joint. But being able to recognise his production goes way beyond a simple name-check sample. The undisputed MVP of the MPC [...]

Drake and Rihanna have collaborated before and they’re at it again, this time on the title track of Drizzy’s sophomore album Take Care. The song has already achieved international success and gone platinum in America, which is unsurprising given its [...]

It is quite obvious that women are underrepresented in hip hop, and the genre, even today, remains a patriarchal one. It doesn’t help that there is still a great deal of misogyny and machismo in songs and music videos. This [...]

Street style columns are everywhere now. Bloggers like Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist), Yvan Rodic (Facehunter) and Phil Oh (Street Peeper) have worked from the ground up to make huge successes of themselves; they now regularly shoot campaigns for high-end fashion [...]

The past 24 hours were all about insomnia for hardcore Madonna fans (and worried Lady Gaga fans). After last night, the songs off Madge’s new album – out on the 26th of March, now internationally called #madonnamonday – started to [...]