Tag
Pirate Radio
Everything published on Viyolens under Pirate Radio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Jungle Music Olivia Parker
The History of Jungle Music
Jungle's history is the story of British rave, Jamaican sound-system culture and pirate radio colliding at once in the early 1990s.
Grime Natalie Brooks
A Beginner's Guide to Grime
Grime can sound intimidating from the outside. This guide breaks down the sound, the pirate radio culture behind it, and the five artists worth hearing first.
Jungle Music Alice Stewart
A Beginner's Guide to Jungle Music
Chopped breaks, deep sub-bass and ragga vocals: here's what jungle music actually is, and how to start hearing it properly.
Grime Chloe Nelson
The History of Grime
Grime didn't arrive fully formed. Here's how it moved from pirate-radio frequencies in east London to a Mercury Prize, a quiet decade, and a full-blown revival.
