Ninja Tune
Music needs more ‘undefinable talent' like Nabihah Iqbal
Pioneering polymath — From human rights lawyer to well-respected DJ, every step in Nabihah Iqbal’s unconventional life has equipped her to become an artist unafraid to challenge stereotypes.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Romare: The music savant behind one of 2016's best albums
Found sounds — Out in the real world, Archie Fairhurst is searching for border-defying sounds that can be transformed into something timeless.
Written by: Alex King
Ash Koosha: The Iranian artist building sound sculptures from magnified waveforms
Future shock — After fleeing Iran, Ash Koosha’s future-focussed productions blur the lines between music, film and virtual reality.
Written by: Alex King
Interview: Throwing Shade on why the label ‘World Music’ needs to die
“Just call it music” — Throwing Shade, aka Nabihah Iqbal, explains how her far-out, future-focussed electronic productions sit alongside Siberian throat singing and other obscure gems she plays on her highly-respected NTS Radio show.
Written by: Alex King
