Wyldest - The Universe Is Loading album review: The Skinny

The title of this latest album from Wyldest (aka Zoë Mead) feels like an existentially accurate description on today’s world turmoil. An examination of the world on a micro and macro level, it sees the London-based singer-songwriter – who has long been acutely talented at portraying introspectiveness in her writing – look more outward for personal upheaval, finding more artistic freedom in the process.

The Dare - What's Wrong With New York? album review: The Skinny

Haven’t heard of The Dare? Well, if you’ve had a ‘Brat Summer’ there’s a good chance you probably have. The suit-clad New York-based artist and producer is the epitome of cool at the minute. From producing Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s sultry chart-topper Guess to spearheading NYC’s electroclash revival scene with his Freakquencies club nights – or even nostalgically bringing it back to 2007 and sparking up a cig behind the decks – everyone wants a piece of Harrison Patrick Smith.

SHHE - DÝRA album review: The Skinny

SHHE’s music is not just transcendental, it is remarkably profound. The Scottish-Portuguese artist and producer based in Dundee (aka Su Shaw), first gained traction through her 2020 self-titled debut album. It showcased SHHE’s vast soundscapes, synths and vocals – akin to The xx – to dazzling effect. However, her new project DÝRA focuses completely on ambient field recordings, putting stillness to the fore in a wholly meditative experience.
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