Birmingham-born, London based producer and vocalist arliworld releases debut video ’SHOOK’ featuring miamasa

Exclusive PremiereJimi Scott8 February 2023arliworld, muimasa, UK AlternativeComment

In the run up to her new EP, The Pit speak to Raquel about moving to London to pursue her dream, expressing herself through her art, and the meaning behind her music

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits6 February 2023Raquel Martins, UK R&B, UK Soul, Latin, UK Alternative, Alternative R&BComment

Artist Spotlight: Dunamis

Reminiscing on intense nights playing Towerfall, The Pit quiz London born, Manchester raised Colombian rapper Dunamis on his growth as an artist in 2022 and his plans for 2023

Artist SpotlightNess Star2 February 2023Dunamis, UK Alternative, Alternative Rap, UK Underground RapComment

Red & Blue

Shepherd's Bush rapper Finn Foxell has picked up ‘23 where he left ‘22 with a Paul Carr produced single ‘Red & Blue’ out on Fair Youth Records

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson27 January 2023Finn Foxell, UK Rap, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Purpose

Melbourne-based beatsmith Fdluxx comes through with his first single of 2023, hosting Verbz and B-ahwe for a chilling new tune entitled ‘Purpose’

Music ReviewsJames Wijesinghe27 January 2023Fdluxx, Verbz, B-ahwe, Alternative Rap, Alternative R&B, UK AlternativeComment

HIATUS | A COLORS SHOW

Wesley Joseph’s jaw dropping COLORS performance of new single 'HIATUS' is a sign of things to come; a sensational showcase of the skill and passion of one of the UK’s very top emerging talents

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits10 January 2023Wesley Joseph, COLORS, UK Rap, UK Alt Rap, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment

THE PIT LONDON'S ONES TO WATCH 2023

At The Pit London, our gaze is firmly fixed on discovery and finding the best new talent for our readers to enjoy. After another brilliant year for UK and Irish alternative music in 2022, we have curated a list of 15 of the hottest upcoming talents, all with fewer than 100k monthly listeners on Spotify, who we predict will have a huge 2023 incoming!

THE PIT LONDON'S TRACKS OF 2022

The Pit London writers pick their top three tracks from a year that saw a fantastic array of UK and World music!

None The Wiser

Sam Wise returns in rip roaring form with new EP ‘None The Wiser’, and accompanying visual for 'Thankful', continuing the augment the sound that he and his contemporaries revolutionised

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits21 December 2022Sam Wise, UK Rap, UK Alternative, UK Alt RapComment

Track of the Week: Don Corleone

One of UK rap’s brightest brigadiers Antslive delivers his latest statement of intent, 'Don Corleone', a bold and bohemian blast into his inner artistic workings

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits20 December 2022Antslive, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Alternative, UK Alt RapComment

Radio

London emcee J Swave is teasing his upcoming mixtape with dance-fused early release single ‘Radio’, a track which will seemingly fulfil its prophecy

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson16 December 2022J Swave, UK Rap, UK Drill, UK AlternativeComment

Ain't Seen Nada

Rising from the south coast of Bournemouth Jaish makes his final release of 2022 called ‘Ain’t Seen Nada’, continuing to follow his heart and write songs showing and expressing himself as an artist with this new jazzy modern track

Music ReviewsMegan Fletcher16 December 2022Jaish, UK Rap, UK AlternativeComment

Artist Spotlight: Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn

The Pit had the pleasure of sitting down with Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn to discuss their relationship, their sound, their future, and 'Nothing New Under The Sun', their best album yet

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits16 December 2022Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, UK Hip Hop, Alternative Rap, UK AlternativeComment

Expectations

Emerging multi-faceted artist Eleo impresses with fresh release ‘Expectations’

Music ReviewsThe Pit London13 December 2022Eleo, UK Alternative, UK RapComment

NO THANK YOU

'NO THANK YOU' is gentle genius, subtler than its predecessor but equally undeniable

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits13 December 2022Little Simz, UK Rap, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Kai Kwasi

The Pit speak to rising star Kai Kwasi and decipher the motif of openness detailed in each song of his mindful 7-track debut EP 'jalilah'

Artist SpotlightNess Star13 December 2022Kai Kwasi, UK Alternative, UK Indie, UK SouComment

Earth 2

A solemn start yet steadily surrounded by moreish bars, Brbko's 'Earth 2' restates the artist’s pre-eminent ability to leave listeners astounded by Brbko’s unorthodox sounds and words

Music ReviewsNess Star12 December 2022Brbko, UK AlternativeComment

Battling

Multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Bert returns with ‘Battling’ a single that epitomises his poignancy and musicality

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits12 December 2022Bert, UK Alternative, UK Indie, Alternative RapComment

Wake Up

Rising UK rapper Kwoli Black is supported by Lex Amor on his introspective new track 'Wake Up' as he faces his mental struggles on a microphone

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson12 December 2022Kwoli Black, Lex Amor, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: DC

Catching up with The Pit, South London's DC speaks about his experiences in the industry, the rise of the UK underground, looks back on his career to date, and gazes forward into the endless potential of the future

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits9 December 2022DC, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Alternative, UK Garage, UK Grime, Knucks, TSBComment