Nathan Sartain
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Sik-K: Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing
When it comes to the Korean Hip-Hop scene, there are few artists hotter than Sik-K (both figuratively and literally). Signed to H1GHR MUSIC, the 24-year-old has actually been around since 2013, debuting with the Young Hot Yellow mixtape, an admittedly impressive effort given the lack of experience possessed by the artist at the time. Fast forward to 2019 and Kwon Minsik is ready to take the world by storm. With an upcoming world tour and numerous successful releases to his name, it’s easy to see why more eyes are starting to fixate on someone with all the potential to be a future megastar.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Throwback Album Review: Heavens - ‘Patent Pending’
The mid 2000s were arguably the peak when it came to modern alternative music entering the mainstream. Sure it has since flirted with alternative bands such as Paramore and Twenty One Pilots, but nothing quite comes close to the hostile takeover bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and the original Panic! At the Disco lineup conducted.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Revisiting Blink-182’s ‘Neighborhoods’
In many ways, Neighborhoods is one of the most controversial Blink-182 albums. Gone were the traces of the carefree, buoyant, anti-boyband sound, and in came a lyrically deep record full of weight and gravitas. It’s an album that regularly finds itself at the bottom of the pile when fans of the band discuss their personal favourite releases from the California natives, but is it something worth ignoring, or is it simply just an album destined to be shoe-horned into the underrated category for life?
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
The Artist of 2018: Eric Nam
As we enter the final purgatorial days between Christmas and New Year, I started to get reflective. 2018 has been a great year for music in numerous ways, but I was left wondering whether there was any standout artist or artists that truly made this year their own. To avoid getting into a cliché, hype-building scenario where I beat around the bush and end up shocking nobody because the article has a title, Eric Nam was without a doubt this standout artist.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
The Unsung Song of 2018: Simon Dominic—'Demolition Man'
Simon Dominic has always been an intriguing artist for hip-hop fans. Drawing from inspirations of the past, the 34-year-old adds a modern flavour to his classical hip-hop stylings, ensuring everything stays unique and fresh.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Day6 - ‘Remember Us: Youth Part 2’ Review
As we approach the end of another year, the final few releases flood in, with numerous artists wanting to go out with a bang, or just sit alongside Michael Buble’s Christmas album on the shelf for a little while. Artists like The 1975, Little Mix, and Clean Bandit have all found themselves marketing solid efforts in the last 30 days, but one that may go under your radar is the latest offering from Day6.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
The AOMG 2018 Playlist
AOMG (Above Ordinary Music Group) is a South-Korean record label founded by megastar Jay Park in 2013. Over the course of the five years that the label has been around, it has successfully created a roster of unquestionably talented, unique, trend-setting artists that have helped fly the flag for hip-hop music in the East. From artists slowly making their own way in the industry to seasoned professionals, AOMG has it all.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
- Top Story - November 2018
Timmy Xu—the Future Star You Need to HearTop Story - November 2018
It takes a lot for me to be truly captivated by an artist. Sure, there are lots of bands or acts I listen to for various purposes, such as for background music whilst cleaning, or to relive an old memory; but to truly enjoy an artist and all they have to offer, I have to feel connected to the music.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Alkaline Trio and Anxiety
To bluntly open this article, I’ve struggled with anxiety for most of my life. That anxiety has recently been linked to depression, and there are some days in which I feel devoid of everything. I end up not wanting to move, leave the house, or even communicate with anyone. It’s a lonely trouble to face, particularly if you’re like me; someone who struggles to openly communicate or express negative feelings in fear that you may become a burden to someone.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Psyche
An Alternate Winter Playlist
If you’re like me, then, despite the fact it’s November, you’ve already found yourself bored by the sheer amount of Christmas songs sneaking their way onto the radio and television screen. No, I’m not the 2018 answer to Scrooge, but there’s only so much Band Aid I can listen to before I never want to hear the supergroup again. This year, I’ve reached my limit in mid-November.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat
Day6 - ‘Unlock’ Album Review
Korean rock band Day6 are no strangers to shattering expectations. Their two full-length albums consisting of songs released as part of the Every Day6 project helped earn them public praise and expanded their passionate fanbase. Due to their originality, the quintet have set a high bar in terms of consistent releases through ideas that in an industry that could easily be described as formulaic, set them apart from the rest of the pack. Add two mini-albums to the mix, and you can see that their extremely solid Korean releases alone have built the band solid foundations, and have proved to people that there is no limit on how far they can go.
By Nathan Sartain5 years ago in Beat