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Welcome to Rob Hakimian’s website, collecting together the best of his writing from over the years.

Album Review: Hudson Mohawke - Cry Sugar

Album Review: Hudson Mohawke - Cry Sugar

“The opening run of tracks is a breathless run of non-stop energy and rushes of colours. The tempo only slows when HudMo wants to get weird and warped, stretching vocal samples like putty – akin to what’s he’s doing to your brain with his unforgiving rhythms – and dot the scene with deranged sparkles. This opening segment builds to “Bicstan” where warped vocals swing back and forth with demonic glee that makes you wonder if they’re just a by-product of whipping your neck around too much.”

Hudson Mohawke’s first proper album in 7 years is quite a ride - my full thoughts are over on Beats Per Minute.

Live Review: Fleet Foxes at Islington Assembly Hall, London - August 25, 2022

Live Review: Fleet Foxes at Islington Assembly Hall, London - August 25, 2022

Album Review: Beyoncé - Renaissance

Album Review: Beyoncé - Renaissance