I’ve written before about Nneka, and I guess the appreciation has never worn down. The first time I heard anything by her was at this tiny gig she played in Brighton. I’d had the shittiest week, so I took the train down to see a friend who dragged me along despite my misgivings. “Come”, she said, “you’ll like her”. She was right. … Continue Reading
by Fairy Cake
Garbage are back! From their seemingly indefinite hiatus! And this time, it’s really really good!
words by Theresa Heath
A few years ago Heidi Mortenson was dragging up on stage and urging girls in the audience to take their clothes off. These days she’s making brooding, bass-driven electro with the night pop sensibilities of Alpines and introverted paranoia of Fever Ray. The 5 tracks on new EP, Mørk, are part song, part soundscape and refuse to conform to any one genre … Continue Reading
by Fairy Cake
Most mainstream rap is a little too misogynistic/materialistic/racist/violent for our liking. Here is some beautiful, danceable, mostly-alternative hip hop you can bump, distinctly lacking in bling and bitches.
Have I expressed my deep and undying love for Kathleen Hanna before? If I haven’t, well, consider this a declaration. Because she is amazing and awesome and downright adorable. All of which came rushing back to me when this song popped up on my iPod the other day. … Continue Reading
by The Cakettes
Spotify are making us pay, so Fairy Cake made a podcast for y’all :)
Dear Black Eyed Peas (BEPs),
Remember this? … Continue Reading
by Fairy Cake. Pictures by Kat Green.
I don’t really know how anyone could not like Julianna Barwick’s music. Some artists are marmite, and some are mulch, but there is something about Barwick’s work which feels universal; that, without discernible lyricism or reliable cadences, still manages to say something that gets right inside your head.
by Fairy Cake. Photos by Christa Holka.
A lot of folks have tried to add said oral skill to the long, largerly-unchallenged list of ‘Things Women Just Can’t Do’, alongside ‘DIY’, ‘logic puzzles’ and ‘refereeing national football games’.
by Lemon Tart
I’ve already tweeted this.
But you know what: I’m eating my lunch, and noshing on this again too and thinking it probably deserves a post all of its own. … Continue Reading
by Devil’s Food Cake
Just a quick one – the interweb’s been all aflutter at the release of Willow Smith’s new video for her song ‘Whip My Hair’, with certain delusionals claiming that the young Smith sprog is not only after Rihanna’s crown, but has, in fact, already snatched it and is sitting pretty on that throne. … Continue Reading
Perennial TMC favourite Rihanna seems like she always aims to surprise, and her newest effort is no exception. Where we’ve gotten used to seeing a leather-clad, strong-shouldered, Mickey Mouse hat-wearing/tank-riding Rihanna, her latest release has her frolicking in fields of multi-coloured flowers, in glittery headbands and voluminous tutus.
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