Bloc Party: Stunt Queen

It’s been a big year for Bloc Party. At the start of 2016 they released their fifth studio album HYMNS and began touring, albeit re-formed with two founding members—lead singer Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack—joined by drummer Louise Bartle and bassist Justin Harris. Now, they’ve followed it up with a brand new single “Stunt Queen.” It’s the first track to be written, recorded and …

World’s Oldest Library to Reopen

Founded in the ninth century by Fatima al-Fihri, the Qarawiyyin library is set to reopen to the public in Fez, Morocco. Believed to be the oldest library in the world, it was built as part of a complex which also housed the Qarawiyyin Mosque and Qarawiyyin University (the oldest higher education institution) and has been restored by architect Aziza Chaouni. Also a Fez resident, Chaouni …

Jahkoy (feat. ScHoolboy Q): California Heaven

As the weather starts to shift with the changing seasons, there’s added allure to Toronto-based R&B singer Jahkoy’s recently released track “California Heaven“—a celebratory reflection on the west coast’s beauty, featuring ScHoolboy Q. Jahkoy’s been just about everywhere this summer, making the festival rounds. His forthcoming debut EP Foreign Water, which “California Heaven” is drawn, will release on 7 October and most likely be a …