Death Grips: The Money Store

The first time I heard California outfit Death Grips was some time last year, and I turned it off after 30 seconds claiming it was “just noise”. Lucky for me I gave the 2011 mixtape ‘Ex-Military’ another chance, and I quickly realised that I was wrong. Stefan Burnett and the boys are actually making real songs with real hooks that are buried beneath a mountain of tortured noises like the sweet chocolatey bottom to a Cornetto. Death Grips’ debut album ‘The Money Store’ showcases this all, whilst at the same time still managing to sound like they just don’t give a fuck what we all think.

As an angry 14 year old I turned to Blink 182 as my saviour, 8 years on and I can’t help but think how different my outlook on adult life would be if I had Death Grips to turn to back in 2004. I don’t know why Stefan Burnett is so angry, I’m not even entirely sure what he is saying most of the time, but I can't help but feel like it must be something really important, why else would he be making such a fuss? Whatever he’s saying, it makes me want to listen.

Angry electro/hip-hop/grunge may well not be your bag, but who doesn’t like catchy noise to sing along with to make you feel like you’re involved with some kind of protest. I know I do.

4/5

Man Like Me: Squeeze

Forget about your exam woes, this tune guarantees to make you realise that everything isn't that bad after all. Teaming up with Mike Skinner, this electro/garage track from the Camden duo is just in time for summer, and it should skewer its way onto BBQ playlists across the country.


If you're anything like me you'll be singing along by the second chorus, and counting down the days until summer begins. Follow them here.


Enjoy.


4/5

Kanye West: I Don't Like Remix

After hearing that Kanye West would be taking Chief Keef under his wing for a colab, I couldn’t wait to hear what was going to come out. Sadly, it sounds as though Kanye and his G.O.O.D music family similarly couldn’t wait to cash in on the 16 year old rapper’s hit ‘I Don’t Like’, as it sounds like this was rushed out quicker than one of Kim Kardashians marriages.

The original Keef track was gritty enough to make anyone feel like they were from the hood, and as good as Big Sean’s verse is, it now feels like my dad and all his friends are listening and singing along to it.. not so hood.

Sorry Kanye, I don’t like.

2/5