Linear; Line Of Legends
Imagine walking through a quiet street in New York’s Harlem in 1958. It’s the 12th of August – you can feel…
The Twenty SS20 Issue
Tag: jazz
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Modest; A Jazz Story
Thick clouds of smoke rising up to a darkened ceiling, plush red seats and dim lighting are often what you…
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TRIM; White Noise and Minimal Sound
Did you know that the human brain is specifically designed to be prone to distraction? As part of our most…
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Worldly; Xu’s Symposium
It’s a scorching hot afternoon. You see the sign for XU teahouse & restaurant, its cool and calming facade beckons…
Verge; Never Catch Me
In 2014, Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Never Catch Me’ was considered one of the best tracks of the year….
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Function. Greetings from Saturn
Unfortunately, I never managed to see Sun Ra himself perform but I have seen the Arkestra a few times now;…
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Foundation: Acquaphonica’s Chiaroscuro
Passionate, dramatic, haunting – Caravaggio’s paintings are raw, beautiful and it’s hard not to stare at them. The colours are…
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Then and Now
Historically, a female playing the cello, or even the flute for that matter was considered down right rude… That may…
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Tuesday Tunes: Wag On
The London club scene in 1983 was primarily all white stilettos and chart music and bouffant hair. However for those…
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BOHEMIA: By Night
The end of the Great Depression saw the close of an era of frugality, the 1930s was a time to throw…
Mirror: Call and Response. Hip-Hop.
Mirror your sound with Call and Response Hip-Hop. Call and Response came from African cultures, in public gatherings, religious rituals…
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Reviewed: Submotion Orchestra at KOKO
.Cent was invited to hear the phenomenal Submotion Orchestra live in London and yet again the seven-piece band ensured to…
Take It Over: Juliette Ashby @ Jazz Café Camden
Juliette Ashby Yesterday .Cent was invited to the EP launch of Juliette Ashby, a truly aspiring artist based in Camden…
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Linear: Troker – Hip Hop meets Jazz
Troker This weekend London is going to be even more exciting: Troker, six-piece band from Guadalajara, are going to play…
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Bold: The Stepkids present “Troubadour”
The Stepkids After the release of their self-titled debut album, The Stepkids are ready for their next music piece: “Troubadour”…
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Bold: Melt Yourself Down
Melt Yourself Down This week, the new band on the block Melt Yourself Down is set to release their self-titled…