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

Track of the Week: Tally

midwxst and Denzel Curry’s storming new ‘Tally’ is innovative and entertaining; the perfect marriage of cliche and craft

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits30 January 2023midwxst, Denzel Curry, US Rap, Alternative RapComment

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

Track of the Week: Blame Brexit

UK rap icon Potter Payper enters the year in rip roaringly righteous fashion, unveiling the topical, ominous and darkly cinematic number ‘Blame Brexit’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits9 January 2023Potter Payper, UK Rap, Road RapComment

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!

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

Maureen's Freestyle

ATO ends the year on a high with a more conventional but no less potent number ‘Maureen’s Freestyle’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits20 December 2022ATO, UK Rap, Alternative 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

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

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

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

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

Track of the Week: Don't Lose Yourself

On the bouncy new cut 'Don’t Lose Yourself', grime royalty Capo Lee continues his exploration into alternative sounds, evolving in his artistry with stalwart beat maker El Londo his sonic guide

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits5 December 2022Capo Lee, UK Rap, El Londo, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Emmeline

The Pit connect with rising star Emmeline to discuss acclimatising to life in the industry, working with acclaimed producer Fraser T Smith, and the journey to finding her musical sweet spot

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits2 December 2022Emmeline, UK Alternative, UK Rap, UK R&BComment

Holy

Rising future soul star China Bowls unveils ‘Holy’ the sanguine second single from her upcoming EP ‘First Light’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits1 December 2022China Bowls, UK Soul, Future Soul, UK AlternativeComment

Cyx Dimensions

Upcoming R&B starlet Sharn April recently unveiled her stunning debut EP 'Cyx Dimensions', a project that rises her stock higher within a flourishing scene

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits1 December 2022Sharn April, UK R&B, Alternative R&BComment

Track of the Week: This Thing Of Ours

‘This Thing Of Ours’, the featured single from the deluxe edition of Jeshi’s breathtaking debut album ‘Universal Credit’, challenges and compels, immersive, raw and cinematic'

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits28 November 2022Jeshi, UK Rap, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Arz

Upcoming rapper Arz took some time out to discuss going viral, standing out from the condensed scene he finds himself a part of, and his slick new tape 'No Features'

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits25 November 2022Arz, UK Rap, Lo-fi Drill, Sample Drill, UK Drill, Alternative DrillComment

Exclusive Premiere: Hemai & Quinn Oulton - Love Theme For Leisure Trip

Tender and ethereal, rising jazz producer Hemai’s latest cut ‘Love Theme For Leisure Trip’, featuring Quinn Oulton and released via Well Overdue, brims with serenity and gratuity

Exclusive PremiereBen Tibbits23 November 2022Hemai, Quinn Oulton, UK Jazz, UK Alternative, Alternative JazzComment

Artist Spotlight: skaiwater

The Pit connect with the enigmatic skaiwater to chat about his unique journey to date, his new project ‘rave’, working with Lil Uzi Vert, and why he makes music

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits22 November 2022skaiwater, Hyperpop, US Alternative, UK AlternativeComment