Okay, here’s a breakdown of the text, focusing on the songs and artists mentioned, and summarizing the key information.It appears to be an article listing under-appreciated songs of 2025.
songs & Artists Highlighted (and summaries):
- “Long Lankin” – Lisa Knapp (feat. Gerry Diver)
* Genre: Customary folk/Murder Ballad
* Album: Hinterland (co-credited to Gerry Diver)
* key Features: A chilling rendition of a very old song. Knapp’s soprano is described as “pristine and menacing,” with instrumentation including glockenspiel and drums. The song is noted for its shifting perspectives and unsettling vocal performance.
* Link: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/mar/08/lisa-knapp-and-gerry-diver-hinterland-review-folk-at-its-most-exalted
- “Axis” (feat. Saul Williams) – MidnightRoba (Roba El-Essawy)
* Artist: MidnightRoba (formerly of Attica Blues)
* Album: Raise A Symphony
* Genre: Electronica, Tabla, Operatic Vocals
* Key Features: A powerful track dedicated to the children killed in Gaza and those who mourn them. It’s described as a “maelstrom” and an “anthem for those feeling unheard.” Saul Williams contributes spoken word, including the line “It’s beyond exhausting.” Williams is also a Grammy nominee alongside Carlos Niño.
- “There’s nothing Happening Between Us” – Cleyra
* Artist: Cleyra
* Genre: (Not explicitly stated, but implied to be electronic/experimental based on the surrounding context)
* Key Features: The text ends mid-sentence about this song, so details are incomplete.
Other Information:
* Date Context: The article is clearly looking back at music released in 2025.
* Publication: The article is from The Guardian (indicated by the URL structure).
* Related Link: A link to “The 10 best folk albums of 2025” is included: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/24/the-10-best-folk-albums-of-2025
* HTML Structure: The text is heavily marked up with HTML, including figure tags with data-spacefinder attributes, suggesting it’s part of a larger content management system.The <gu-island> tag indicates a component-based approach to the website.
Let me know if you’d like me to analyze any specific aspect of this text further!
