Cochella showcased the core of today's music going viral without the traditional marketing of radio and record labels. Plus, KOP gives an important take on the rise of UK Rap and how they have overtaken their American counterparts.

Coachella: high-energy hedonism, surprise stars and Covid concerns https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/18/coachella-high-energy-hedonism-surprise-stars-and-covid-concerns

Lil Durk, Fivio Foreign, And The Changing Meaning Of “Drill”
https://www.stereogum.com/2183909/lil-durk-fivio-foreign-and-the-changing-meaning-of-drill/columns/status-aint-hood/

Tiffany Calver calls on UK rap talent to target growing European opportunities https://bit.ly/3NufF7Q

ArrDee: fresh, fierce charisma from the UK’s next leading rap star
https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/arrdee-interview-pier-pressure-mixtape-body-3185848

Finally, UK grime star Stormzy is coming to Melbourne
https://beat.com.au/finally-uk-grime-star-stormzy-is-coming-to-melbourne/

A Dizzy Record of Newfound Fame https://www.newyorker.com/culture/listening-booth/a-dizzy-record-of-newfound-fame

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