We Asked 6 People What Black Music Meant To Them. Here's What They Said.
In a collaboration with Bedford’s Power In Discussion, we conducted a survey on black music and what it meant to people.
Category: Music
Leftover Links: Record Label Releases 2
Leftover Links is back with some more releases from Illect Recordings and Jakarta Records.
Happy 7th Birthday, Sampleface!
Sampleface is 7 years old today! These birthdays come round so quickly. It’s been 7 years since I officially launched Sampleface. A lot has changed in that time and I say it every year but, I want to thank everyone who has helped me with this blog over the years. I feel like I repeat …
Electric Brixton's Upcoming Events (Aug-Dec 2019)
The London venue has some cracking events coming up for the rest of the year. One of the best music venues in London has to be Electric Brixton. The venue is housed in Brixton’s Town Hall Parade and is steeped in early 20th-century tradition. From its Palladium Picture House days to its time as the …
Marcus J. Moore and the art of breaking through
The writer and Bandcamp editor gave an inspiring interview about his career so far and his upcoming book about Kendrick Lamar. As a producer, I don’t know where I’d be without Bandcamp. My entire discography is on there and so much of the music on my iPod classic was filled with Bandcamp music. I’ve also …
Woman sought hypnotherapy for Michael Jackson phobia
Thriller lived up to its name when it caused an 18-year phobia for one UK woman. Poppy Johnson was 5 years old when she first saw Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Upon seeing MJ’s transformation into a werewolf, Poppy became traumatised and carried the fear with her. Seeing or hearing Michael Jackson would cause serious symptoms including …
How Lo-Fi Took Over Music
From bedroom set ups and Bandcamp LPs to the mainstream, the lo-fi aesthetic is in a lot of your favourite music.
Sampleface's World Cup Playlist
We’ve compiled a special World Cup playlist with songs from every nation in the tournament.
Happy 5th Birthday, Sampleface!
We’re 5 years old today! Happy birthday to us! Despite the age, we must be growing old because we completely forgot it was our birthday today. It’s crazy to think we’re halfway to a whole decade of existence. We have achieved so much in those 5 years and we have no plans to stop. We …
JuJu Rogers & Bluestaeb - LIT Lost In Translation
JuJu Rogers & Bluestaeb get “LIT” with their new album.