To bring the Tropics to Cornwall is as complicated as it sounds, but it’s also extremely gratifying. That’s why Tropical Pressure Festival has become a music lover’s dream (whether they are project workers, volunteers, musicians or festival-goers), and that’s how, every July since 2014, the idyllic Mount Pleasant Eco Park...
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On 28th June, On the Corner Records will take over Folklore in Hackney to host two of the most intriguing names on their roster. We are talking about Khalab and Tenesha The Wordsmith, two artists who, in their very own way, fully embody the spirit of the label, bringing forward...
At times, we are the first to lose track of how many exciting music events happen in London each month, so we have decided to offer you some sort of “public musical service”, meant for all the locals and passers-by, with the aim of suggesting where to listen to some...
Given the richness and diversity of South African culture and heritage, it’s no wonder that Jo’burg is, once again, one of the most exciting musical hotspots in the world. The largest city in Southern Africa is indeed bursting with new sounds and artistic expressions, and one of the boldest protagonists...
Bringing a band together from inter-planetary origins, Union Chapel will host The Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen on 24th May. For all those who are unfamiliar, even the term ‘world music’ would fail to describe the cosmic narrative that flows through their performance. The theatrical style they are so...
![Album Review: Cykada – Cykada LP [Astigmatic Records; March 2019]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cykadacover-335x335.jpg)
Cykada’s first album release, Cykada, is a colourful mix of styles and activity, condensed into five instrumental pieces. The compositions they have created are both unexpected and groovy. The drum kit sounds melodic and the FX helps to transform the musicians’ possibilities. Cykada take on a lot of music styles:...
Preview of the album: Only available until 27th December 2018
Last year, Esinam was quite a revelation for us. We listened to her first single “Electric Lady” and inevitably lost our heads to her dancy and well-rounded Afro-electro sound, enhanced by the refined production of Ibaaku. That’s why we are pretty thrilled to premiere her debut EP out today for...
![Album Review: Khalab – Black Noise 2084 [On The Corner Records; 20th July 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/khalab-noise-335x335.jpg)
In recent years, a growing number of producers have engaged in exploring the potential of mixing electronic music with music, traditional sounds and field recordings coming from all corners of the globe — giving birth to some of the most interesting records of the decade. Some, like Nicola Cruz or...
700 years and still going strong! Camberwell Fair has been an institution in London since the 13th century, so to keep the tradition going and to organize a festival carrying the same name was quite a responsibility for the Wormfood and Pexmas guys. But, for the fourth year in a...