NOTION NOW #204: Childish Gambino, Jorja Smith & Amaarae
Press play on the latest edition of NOTION NOW, and get your playlists summer-ready.
UNDISCOVERED #204: Downtown Kayoto, Äyanna & BAKEY
A weekly playlist sharing our pick of the best new music from the world's most exciting emerging musicians. You heard it here first.
Finding Community with Habibti Nation
Celebrating three years of its growing community and club night, Habibti Nation threw a SWANA summer party in Hackney Wick last weekend and Shiler Mahm was on hand to tell us what went down.
Exploring the Black British Exodus with Twin City’s ‘Mentally I’m Here’
Twin City, a flat-swapping platform with a global network of creative & remote workers, drops ‘Mentally I'm Here' collection, an exploration of the Black British exodus.
ayrtn in Conversation with Niko B
Pioneering a whole wave of UK rap unbound by hip-hop classicism, here we catch ayrtn in conversation with fellow rising artist Niko B, talking Channel U, seafood salad and white wine combos and how he’s shaping the next stage of his sonic venture.
KNEECAP
As Curzon release their comedy drama film Kneecap, the Belfast trio talk their Irish republican politics, controversy, and how this semi-fictionalised biopic will pave the way for their native language.
Songer
Unafraid to push music in different directions, Songer's fifth project, THE PRICE OF THERAPY, explores hip-hop’s ability to heal. Here, he reflects on the realities of stardom, freestyling at school and why he’ll never gravitate towards fame.
Paul Russell
After years of waiting for his moment, Paul Russell’s time has finally come. Kicking off 2024 with new music and back-to-back performances, the rising star is sharing his R&B-funk-hip-hop-pop with the world, and isn’t about to stop any time soon.
Life’s a Parade and Shared Dreams by Gracie Brackstone
Photographer Gracie Brackstone provides us with exclusive images from two of her recent photobooks, Life’s a Parade and Shared Dreams for NOTION 95.
Beyond The Bassline Celebrates Centuries of Black British Music
The first of its kind, The British Library's new exhibition explores the 500 year history and everlasting legacy of Black British Music.
'Let’s Get On Dey Ass' by Lil Yachty
Celebrating the latest music, creative and cultural voices.
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Chy Cartier
From 2023’s ‘Bossed Up’ to 2024’s ‘Like Magic’, Chy Cartier has transformed the sonic scene at just 19-years-old, without industry backing or features, she's paving her own path and not looking back.
AJ Mitchell
At just 22, AJ Mitchell is already an entertainment industry veteran. Now stepping into a bold new world with his second album, an electro-pop-soul odyssey through grief of every kind, join us as we head on the journey with him.
STARFACE by Lava La Rue
Meet the Seven Artists Taking Over 2024 So Far
To celebrate making it half way through the year, here are seven rising stars you need to know from 2024 in music so far.
Haseeb Iqbal is Trusting Humanity Amidst the Siege of Automation
DJ, broadcaster and writer Haseeb Iqbal talks music as medicine, seeking a higher spiritual force and tracing the origins of the Sun Ra Arkestra.
‘Villa & A House’ by Gianna Lei
Gianna Lei's new single 'Villa & A House' heralds a darker sound and deep personal connection.
‘Ima Winner Baby’ by Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-Betts
New single 'Ima Winner Baby' is a work of love for Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Idris Elba Drops New Anthem ‘Pushing On’ with GREY GOOSE Altius
The luxury vodka brand taps British icon Idris Elba to soundtrack summer celebrations with their collaboration, 'Pushing On'.
