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Steve Arrington and Slave at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, in January 1982. Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images. Written by Ronnie Resse (originally published on waxpoetics.com ) AMEN BROTHER In the 1970s, Ohio’s blue-collar cities started churning out the hardest-working music

When it comes to pushing the UK sound in the Netherlands, no one has been more instrumental than EYCEE . From running club nights to being a successful DJ in his own right as now releasing his first V/A under his own label , EYCEE has been on a mission to leave his impact on the music scene. Standin

Photography by Jasmijn van Buytene After United Identities' successful first vinyl release "Modern Intimacy Volume 1" in 2020, founder, DJ, producer and music curator Carista decided it was time for round two. Named after her debut mixtape, United Identities are proud to present "Modern Intimacy Vol

Ruyzdael ’s Writers on Wax: The Sound of Graffiti is a series of vinyl records showcasing the development around the phenomenon of graffiti, with graffiti writers producing music under their alter ego. The fact that graffiti writers also produce music is a development that is underexposed in the eve

To celebrate the release of this collaboration between Patta and Mila V , Amsterdam’s De Schietclub will be hosting an event on Saturday, November 19th in the infamous Noordside venue in partnership with Johnnie Walker. The intimate former shooting club turned nightlife destination will play host to

This week ADCN will host the second edition of Dutch Creativity Festival at The Social Hub. During the Festival you are invited to explore hip-hop's powerful story and potent potential with Edson, Patta and his friends. With Dutch Graffiti Library, the 13th floor will be transformed into a visual tr

Creative Direction: Mila V Directed: Sara Elzinga & Mila V Edit: Sara Elzinga Styling: Mulas Hybrid Haus MUA & Hair: Iraj Raghosing & Jazz Ben Khalifa Ttile Effects: Roxi Basa Patta Soundsystem and Mila V present the brand new record ‘CRACKS’, an EP that showcases Mila’s passion for producing electr

The #ALLCONNECT documentary showcases not just the intent behind this cultural collaboration and highlights key moments with London’s Izzy Bossy and Julie Adenuga who discuss the impact of African music on London culture and how it’s celebrated nationwide. Atlanta’s Love Renaissance (LVRN), a black-

Bnnyhunna is the most exciting contribution to Jazz music in Amsterdam. The kid with Ghanaian roots from the South East part of Amsterdam has blossomed into a standalone visionary amongst his peers. Frequently collaborating with familiar faces from our neighbours on Zeedijk, he has been a staple in

The Homebase Podcast is back. Taking place in our Living Room, Ella John and Ahmed Mazel sit with inspiring entrepreneurs in the creative industry, with the goal to inspire a new generation of young creatives. In this episode, Ahmed Mazel and Ella John sit with Faouziat Biera Faous and Eben Badu. Th

Photography by Jascha Schandles Femke Dekker is one of the most active people within Dutch creative circles. From her countless radio shows to her work as an educator, practising sound design and beyond, the artist also known as Loma Doom is an unrelenting force that we want you to get familiar with

We last caught up with Monjola with his recent single ‘ Extrovert ’ and we're happy to welcome him back with his latest release ' Big Fat Liar '. As he approaches the new year, we hope he keeps the same energy in 2023. ‘Big Fat Liar’ was written by Monjola and was produced by his brother, Moyo . It

New Jersey-based producer and rapper Brainorchestra is back for his 2nd tour in Europe and in the United Kingdom. This time, it’s a celebration of Big Brain and the announcement of the Fat Beats EP ‘It Means A Lot To get familiar with the man behind the music, you can head to brainorchestra.net

Loyle Carner wants us all to “shut up and listen”, nicely. The London-born and based rapper has been steadily carving a lane for himself for the best part of a decade with his trademark of confessional and clever lyricism over jazzy beats. Softly-spoken and doe-eyed, real name Ben Coyle-Larner, join

Four mothers explain how their sons ended up in trouble with the law because they fell in with the wrong crowd, experienced trauma or were intimidated by a gang. The offenses are minor, and their involvement was not always proven—sometimes they were only witnesses to a crime. But once Amsterdam’s To