STACK #207 Jan 2022

FEATURE MUSIC

JAKE CLELAND

SIMON WINKLER

Genesis Owusu Smiling With No Teeth

Little Simz Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

“Across a double album‘s worth of multi-genre- spanning tracks, Genesis Owusu transmogrifies

himself through cutting edge personas so fully you‘d swear he invented them. More like: when someone swims deeply through the last decade‘s most innovative records, Genesis Owusu is who coalesces. Growing up in a post The Money Store / Yeezus world, Owusu embodies snarling political rap between avant-funk takes. He goes

“‘Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens, Carl Jung wrote. Little Simz takes both views. The North London artist is recognised as one of the most original and gifted young voices in hip hop. A creative, curious, and empathetic writer, Simz finds clarity in confusion. Last year‘s Drop 6 EP landed in the midst of

all Pharrell falsetto and then turns in retro-rock with a feature from guitarist Kirin J Callinan... Smiling With No Teeth is a must-listen.“ (OURNESS/House Anxiety) HONOURABLE MENTION: Porter Robinson, Nurture (Mom + Pop)

HOLLY PEREIRA Dry Cleaning New Long Leg “With a surrealist bent that would make Noel Fielding green with envy, [Dry Cleaning] cleverly capture millennial ennui within their idiosyncratic lyrics, somehow effortlessly treading the line between being relatable and odd. The group tap into themes of 21st century disconnection on each track, wielding razor-sharp lyrics and angular guitars while musing about capitalism, food and the banality of existence. Put any preconceptions aside and immerse yourself in a band that will surprise with every turn, yet leave you wanting more after every listen.“ (4AD/Remote Control) HONOURABLE MENTION:

lockdown with lines on confinement and connection. GREY AREA from 2019 was a vivid coming-of-age record, describing the doubts and discoveries of youth... [ Sometimes I Might be Introvert ] is a generous display of talent and insight... showcasing Simz‘ commanding flow.“ (Age 101) HONOURABLE MENTION: Tirzah, Colourgrade (Domino)

black midi, Cavalcade (Rough Trade/ Remote Control)

BILLY PINNELL

Rhiannon Giddens They‘re Calling Me Home “When singer-songwriter-banjo-fiddle player Rhiannon Giddens and her multi- instrumentalist husband Francesco Turrisi were forced to quarantine in Ireland (where they live when not on the road), they found themselves drawn to the folk music of their adopted land – as well as their native countries of North America and Italy. Those locales informed the assemblage of a list of songs that would reflect the situation that they, and the entire world, were dealing with...“ (Warner) HONOURABLE MENTION: Tori Amos, Ocean to Ocean (Decca) Christone “Kingfish“ Ingram, 662 (Alligator)

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