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Voices of Revolution: Black Music's Global Impact On Political Discourse.
In contemporary society, the word “Romantic” immediately evokes images of sentimentality and love whilst the concept of “Romanticism” has much wider cultural and artistic significance.
Introducing JADA: The East London R&B Vocalist With Something to Say.
The Culture Crypt sits down with the Hackney songstress to discuss her journey from introvert to artist, R&B, and her debut EP…
We're unpacking the mythology behind musical nostalgia and what originality means in the Black creative field.
The Consumption of a Complex Legacy: Navigating the Fine Line Between Artistry and Accountability.
Does this unfolding narrative force us to confront a broader cultural question? Can we separate the art from the artist?
Revival to Repetition: The Struggle for Originality in a Nostalgia-Driven Music Scene.
In the streets of Seoul, where wealth and poverty collide, a gripping tale of stark social divides, deception and dark ambition unfolds
How Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” captured the global zeitgeist.
Cultural expression is transforming as once-vibrant subcultures like punk, goth, and rave are fading due to mass media and digital connectivity.
The Fading Underground: The Decline of Subculture in the 21st Century.
From the UK to the US and everywhere in between, here's our music round-up for gems you might've missed.
Hidden Gems: Here Are 20 Tracks We Love Right Now You Might've Missed.
From the booth to the ballot, we're delving into the pivotal role of Black music as both a political truth-sayer and an art form.
Amy Winehouse: The Life And Legacy Of A Modern-Day Romantic.
Recently, I’ve been VERY unimpressed with the state of UK Drill! From the repetitive nursery rhymes to boring ridiculous samples, I just can’t seem to get behind a lot of the newer “drill” tracks I’m hearing.
If Money Talks! The Commercialisation Of UK Drill.