Pandora's Box

A juxtaposition to the negative sentiments released from the box of mythological fame, PIE’s debut EP ‘Pandora’s Box’ unveils an enticing selection of songs that radiate poignancy and musicality

Music ReviewsBecky Ansley9 September 2022PIE, UK Jazz, UK Soul, JazzComment

We Cry Together

Compton icon Kendrick Lamar has released a visual for his standout, psychologically intense track ‘We Cry Together’, from his recent critically acclaimed ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton9 September 2022Kendrick Lamar, US RapComment

The Iceberg Theory

On his latest full length project, the unequivocal craft of Clbrks is bolstered by Scottish producer Vagrant Real Estate’s grandiose production

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits9 September 2022Clbrks, Vagrant Real Estate, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Alt Hip HopComment

Essence

With a music video to perfectly match the song’s aura, Coops offers effortless uplifting vibes in his latest single ‘Essence’

Music ReviewsBecky Ansley8 September 2022Coops, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Hip HopComment

TOO AWESOME

On his new EP 'TOO AWESOME', ayrtn continues to grow his image as an alt-rap icon who refuses to conform to traditional UK hip hop

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton8 September 2022ayrtn, Alternative Rap, UK RapComment

MK 3.5

Mount Kimbie finally mark their return to the scene, with a handful of intoxicated, abstract tracks under the title ‘MK 3.5’, most notably including ‘in your eyes’ with slowthai and Danny Brown

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton7 September 2022Mount Kimbie, UK Alternative, RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Akemi Fox

The Pit catch up with Manchester soulstress Akemi Fox to talk influences, her love of Manchester, finding her sound and the gorgeous new EP 'You're My Favourite Day'

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits7 September 2022Akemi Fox, Swindle, July 7, UK R&B, UK Soul, Neo SoulComment

Phones Down

East London rapper and creative Kieron Boothe is slowly revealing his upcoming project ‘Views from the Bottom’ with two early release singles out on Melting Pot Music

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson6 September 2022Kieron Boothe, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

The Forever Story

JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is an inspirational one, but also a dark, troublesome, and grungy one

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton6 September 2022JID, US Rap, US AlternativeComment

Unconditional Love

'Unconditional Love' is another card in the deck of anthems that Born Trappy has blessed this year with his trademark vocals

Music ReviewsLouis Davis5 September 2022Born Trappy, Wave, UK WaveComment

Artist Spotlight: Harvey Whyte

London-based rapper Harvey Whyte catches up with The Pit to talk about his journey with music, pioneering his signature ‘piano rap’ and what he’s got on his current playlist

Artist SpotlightHana Alexander5 September 2022Harvey Whyte, UK Rap, Alternative Rap

Track of the Week: The Latest

South London’s DC returns with ‘The Latest’, a suave showcase of skill, sentiment and swagger

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits5 September 2022DC, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment

LOUIE

Even though it was birthed out of something horrible, Kenny Beats has fashioned his debut album 'LOUIE' into something warm, uplifting, and beautiful

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton5 September 2022Kenny Beats, US Rap, Producer, AlternativeComment

All Points East - Disclosure

Jay headed back for more last Saturday to see Disclosure headline, amongst another stacked line-up

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton4 September 2022Live, Disclosur, Disclosure, All Points EastComment

All Points East - Gorillaz

The Pit’s Jay was lucky enough to catch Gorillaz at All Points East headlining a homecoming set full of classics from their vastly impressive discography

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton4 September 2022Live, GorillazComment

Will They Try

East London rapper Isatta Sheriff releases her new single, ‘Will They Try’, the third single from her highly anticipated EP, ‘Eat The Kiwi Skin’ that drops next month

Music ReviewsJimi Scott2 September 2022Isatta Sheriff, Koralle, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment

Spoilt

K-Trap's new single 'Spoilt' confirms why is one of the scene's most consistent and authentic voice

Music ReviewsLouis Davis2 September 2022K-Trap, UK Rap, UK Drill, DrillComment

Exclusive Premiere: Dana McCoy - Tethered

Ahead of her anticipated upcoming EP To Those Who Wait, R&B starlet Dana McCoy unveils a stunning performance video for dreamy soul cut 'Tethered'

Exclusive PremiereBen Tibbits2 September 2022Dana McCoy, R&B, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment

Bobs n Bits

ANTICALM is a brand-new artist to the UK rap scene, and he’s made a huge first impression with the release of his debut single, ‘Bobs n’ Bits’

Music ReviewsThe Pit London2 September 2022ANTICALM, UK Rap], UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

Love Me

Svetlana’s most recent masterpiece masterfully matches the aura of her previous releases: sincerity and tenderness are at the heart of her new single ‘Love Me’

Music ReviewsBecky Ansley1 September 2022Svetlana, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment