Posts by Jasmine Kent-Smith (@jasmine_ks?lang=en)

The Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto

Life, works and legacy: 10 artists on Ryuichi Sakamoto and his everlasting impact

Musicians, contemporaries and longtime collaborators pay their tributes to the late Ryuichi Sakamoto – an artist like no other. Featuring Ninja Tune’s Coldcut, Fennesz, Dennis Bovell MBE, anu, Midori Hirano and more

slowthai has been charged with rape

The rapper was charged with two counts of rape in connection to an incident in September 2021

Peverelist to release new solo EP on Livity Sound

Listen to the first single, ‘Pulse III’, now

Kelela

Raven Warp

Threads 2022: Ariel Zetina in conversation with Iceboy Violet

Ariel Zetina and Iceboy Violet connect over a video call to discuss tales from the road, their approaches to songwriting and performance, and the musical lineage of their respective cities

Merely Sunday Mix artwork showing the artist standing on a beach

Sunday Mix: Merely

An exercise in gorgeous subtlety from Swedish vocalist and producer Merely

Maral

On her shapeshifting Crack Mix, Los Angeles artist Maral takes a look back at the different realms she’s explored as a DJ and producer over the past decade, turning in a recording that encompasses her varied interests

Kelela is teasing something

Could new music be on the way?

Dive into the musical world of ANTI-MASS, the queer party creating space in Kampala

ANTI-MASS are the queer experimental collective throwing vital parties in Kampala. We speak to founders Authentically Plastic, Turkana and Nsasi and present their exclusive playlist

Jonny Slut on the sounds of Nag Nag Nag, the London party that ignited the 2000s

A look back at iconic electroclash London club night Nag Nag Nag. Here, we speak to party founder Jonny Slut and present a special mix of Nag Nag Nag floor fillers

Prettybwoy

An hour of dancefloor ammunition and expeditious selections from the SVBKVLT mainstay

UNIIQU3 is taking Jersey club to new heights

The producer and vocalist discusses how her bright aesthetics and glossy, kinetic sound are all built for the club

Space Afrika have put together a playlist of Bandcamp favourites

The Honest Labour duo walk us through the tracks they’ve been enjoying lately. Featuring Klein, No Home, Hana Vu and Sevdaliza

SHAPE Platform: The crackaud.io takeover

Last week, we premiered 11 new mixes, compositions and audio works from SHAPE Platform’s roster of artists. Listen back to the crackaud.io takeover here

Massive Attack 3D Ukraine print

Massive Attack’s 3D releases print in aid of International Rescue Committee

All proceeds go towards supporting people affected by the war in Ukraine

International Women’s Day: Mix tributes to late musical trailblazers

A special crackaud.io takeover dedicated to a trio of late visionaries: SOPHIE, Elza Soares and Betty Davis

International Women’s Day: SOPHIE by Abyss X

For International Women’s Day, Cretan artist Abyss X celebrates SOPHIE’s musical impact and groundbreaking catalogue via a special tribute mix

International Women’s Day: Elza Soares by Lynda Dawn

For International Women’s Day, London-based singer-songwriter Lynda Dawn celebrates the life and legacy of late samba legend Elza Soares

International Women’s Day: Betty Davis by Priya Ragu

For International Women’s Day, rising star Priya Ragu stitches together an exuberant mix built entirely from Betty Davis songs

C-Pop Special: Mixed by Symrun

Join TT signee Symrun on a 50-minute excursion through the realms of C-Pop

Sunday Mix: Ydegirl

Lulling and transportive, this Sunday Mix from Danish artist Ydegirl weaves together songs from the likes of Mica Levi and Oliver Coates, Oli XL and Zsela

Charli XCX is releasing a new song tomorrow

The artist’s fifth album, ‘Crash’, lands on 18 March

Jamal Edwards: 6 artists on their SB.TV video shoots

Jamal Edwards, the founder of pioneering media company SB.TV, recently passed away. Here, we catch up with artists who connected with Edwards via the platform, and learn about their time spent shooting with the late music mogul

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg plans to turn Death Row Records into “an NFT label”

“We will be putting our artists through the metaverse and through a whole other chain of music”

Hudson Mohawke revives Valentine’s Slow Jams mix series

The Glaswegian producer has released a free-to-download mix via longtime label LuckyMe

Lonely Hearts Club: Valentine’s Special by BAE BAE

A special Valentine’s Day mix for lovers and clubbers, compiled by LA-based DJ BAE BAE

LSDXOXO announces Dedicated 2 Disrespect remix EP, drops new track SMD

The likes of VTSS, Tygapaw and Estoc have contributed to the forthcoming EP, slated for release on 25 March

Snail Mail shares Adore You, demo version of Valentine title track

Lindsay Jordan has released an early demo version of the 2021 song in honour of Valentine’s Day

Black History Month: Indie Special by Ravyn Lenae

The Chicago-born singer takes a trip down indie memory lane

Kraftwerk, Jenny Hval and Yves Tumor to play Green Man’s 20th anniversary edition

The Welsh festival will run from 18-21 August, with Beach House, Bicep and Dry Cleaning also set to perform