When I worked at NME, I encountered so many indie artists who would cite influences like Kanye, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre or genres like Crunk etc etc then proceed to release albums filled with the kind of sub-standard indie that even The Pigeon Detectives would balk at.
One listen to ‘Nothing To Worry About’ and it’s clear what genre has been on heaviest rotation on PB&J’s I-Pod’s – a mega tough, playground rap singalong, that recalls the day-glo hip-hop of the late 80’s leaked via Ka...
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When I worked at NME, I encountered so many indie artists who would cite influences like Kanye, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre or genres like Crunk etc etc then proceed to release a... more info