Sound Reviews

We review everything we’ve listened to Out Of 100. With a few podcasts thrown in for good measure …

Recommended Sound

Out Of The Caribbean: SXSW London Showcases Reggae music in all forms

Marianne Sunshine - 19th June 2026

Although Caribbean representation at SXSW London was limited to music, the output was exceptional. I attended two showcases of Jamaican artists at Unlocked Caribbean...

Recommended Sound

Out Of Africa: Maka Dazzles at Piano Smithfield,...

Jerry Chiemeke - 6th July 2025

A grand piano stands in the corner of Piano Smithfield, a cosy tavern tucked away in London’s Barbican, waiting for its moment. That moment comes...

Recommended Sound

iLL BLU’s documentary ‘Routine Check 2.0’ – 82...

Whelan Barzey - 26th February 2021

To be criminalised before ever committing an act of criminality is an experience Black men have been subjected to throughout history.

Recommended Sound

Ayanna Witter-Johnson’s EP ‘Rise Up’ featuring Akala...

Whelan Barzey - 22nd January 2021

Ayanna Witter-Johnson’s Rise Up EP is an invigorating journey that fearlessly takes us from the roots of pain to highs of prosperity.

Recommended Sound

Beyoncé’s Homecoming – 73.7% Out Of 100

TBB - 27th April 2019

Beyoncé released her groundbreaking performance at the 2018 Coachella festival via Netflix April 17th

Reviews

Blood Orange’s ‘Negro Swan’ is a social network...

Guest Contributor - 26th October 2018

Here’s your next fix for when the party is in its last throes ... ... and the lights are low, and everyone has moved to...