The new US national anthem
... Lizzo has an idea
In case 'Star Spangled Banner' is ever cast aside as the US national anthem, an alternative may be closer than you think. Lizzo reckons that her song 'Truth Hurts' could be the perfect song to bring the nation together. Below is what that future might look like:
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Soul Doubt Podcast with Mik Pyro of Republic of Loose
... an insight into the funkiest band to come from this isle
Ahead of the release of a greatest hits album, Republic of Loose's Mik Pyro sat down with Soul Doubt's Shane McAuley to run through the band's history, including the cover of 'The Steady Song' found on Rejjie Snow's album. The podcast is co-hosted by Burner Records rapper Sick Nanley. You can watch the full podcast here:
Pat Lagoon and Evan Miles - Let Loose
... Hip-hop with a house infusion from the Waterford duo
A mixture of styles come to the fore in this collaboration between rapper Pat Lagoon and electronic artist Evan Miles. The two are both part of the Waterford-based collective Anomaly. This tune certainly marks a new direction for the rapper, having previously had a more overarching trap-based sound on collaborations with the likes of RikShaw. You can listen to the song below:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2ldY01FNcshvnDSv3Bxvbt?si=ff8EMlddTc2QtIOoy5sDbQ
