1critical·Score 100· Viral 95
WHY? Announces New Album Oh Golly / Yes Lord: Hear “In Spirit”
For nearly 30 years, the Cincinnati musician Yoni Wolf has been making music under the name WHY? — first as an abstract rap traveler and Anticon co-founder, then as the leader of an always-evolving indie rock band. WHY?'s most recent album was The Well I Fell Into , a 2024 account of a devastating breakup. This fall, Wolf will follow it with Oh Golly / Yes Lord , a new LP about living a middle-age
Source: Stereogum · Music
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WHY?'s new album 'Oh Golly / Yes Lord' continues Yoni Wolf's journey from abstract rap to indie rock introspection, proof that artistic evolution doesn’t mean losing your edge, just sharpening it differently.
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With 'Oh Golly / Yes Lord', WHY? demonstrates how musicians can reinvent themselves across decades, a case study in maintaining relevance while staying true to a singular vision.
2critical·Score 100· Viral 95
salute and Riva Starr link up on new single, ‘soulreply’: Listen
<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-standfirst field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The latest single from salute's incoming new mixtape 'infinite passion'</p> </div>
Source: DJ Mag · Music
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salute and Riva Starr’s 'soulreply' isn’t just a collab, it’s a masterclass in how underground artists can bridge genres without diluting their signature sounds.
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The salute and Riva Starr partnership highlights the strategic power of cross-pollination in dance music, how collaborations can expand audiences while preserving artistic integrity.
3critical·Score 100· Viral 95
BBC Radio 6 Music to celebrate Black British dance music with new show, Rave Forever
<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-standfirst field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Guests and contributors to the series include Norman Jay, Goldie, Shy One, Sherelle and many more</p> </div>
Source: DJ Mag · Music
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BBC Radio 6’s 'Rave Forever' isn’t just a show, it’s a long-overdue archive of Black British dance music’s legacy, proving rave culture’s roots run deeper than the mainstream narrative.
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The launch of 'Rave Forever' on BBC Radio 6 Music underscores the importance of institutional platforms in preserving and amplifying underrepresented cultural movements.
4critical·Score 95· Viral 90
“I don’t think it’s overstating it, I don’t think it’s hyperbole – you guys invented rave culture”: Moby praises Britain’s historic contribution to dance music
Source: MusicRadar · Music
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Moby’s praise for Britain’s rave culture isn’t nostalgia, it’s a reminder that today’s global dance scene owes its DNA to UK innovation, something current producers should study, not just celebrate.
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Moby’s acknowledgment of Britain’s rave culture is a call to action: the industry must document and credit foundational influences to ensure history informs future innovation.