Nialler9 — Cork producer Chris Power is one dude I’ve been keeping an eye on on Soundcloud over the last two years or so. On ‘Tales Of The Terrace’, the producer showcases some serious beat credentials which is given an extra lift through Cleveland rapper... more info

Stereogum — On the list of history’s greatest, most important rap producers, you will probably never find one with less ambition than Madlib. When I talk about ambition, I don’t mean the drive to push one’s own ideas, to test and exceed the things that one... more info

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Nialler9 — Rappcats have a new album coming ou which features all Madlib instrumentals that was put together by Blu and MED and features rhymes/vocals from MF DOOM, Aloe Blacc, Hodgy Beats, Anderson Paak, Mayer Hawthorne and Dam-Funk. It’s called Bad Neighbor... more info

Stereogum — Madlib and MF Doom fans have been impatiently waiting for the follow-up to Madvilliany to drop, and considering it’s been over a decade since that record, they’re totally justified. In the meantime, though, Doom and Madlib have steadily released ... more info

Nialler9 — My favourite songs of the month. Get the majority of them as a continuous playlists below on Spotify and Soundcloud. The songs Para One & The South African Youth Choir – ‘Elevation’ Tame Impala – ‘The Moment’ Meltybrains? – The Vine !... more info

Stereogum — Future Islands frontman has previously showed off his rap talents on stage, but never on record; when he guested on one of Gangrene’s GTAV tracks, he sang the hook. That changes today as Herring unveils Trouble Knows Me, his new hip-hop duo with su... more info

Nialler9 — Bodytonic and Hidden Agenda just threw a spanner in the works for your August bank holiday plans with the reveal of The BeatYard happening in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on August 1st and 2nd. Music guests include: Sister Sledge, Lindstrom, Four Tet, Neneh... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kaytranada & Vic Mensa Last year, Montreal producer Kaytranada signed to XL and said he'd be releasing an EP on the label. He since decided to turn that into a full album, and while details like a title and release... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — 2014 was filled with 90s superstars, indie rap reinvention, 80s throwbacks, and some of the best EPs to come out in recent memory. The 55 Best Albums of 2014 (34-44): 34. Nothing - Guilty of Everything 35. D'Angelo - Black Messiah 36. Protoma... more info