Looking at the history of British music scenes, Ewen Spencer (with i-D) talks us through the roots of the Grime scene and Emo scene.
With additional comments from Chantelle Fiddy, Last Japan and James Rendell, Episode 1 of Street, Sound & Style sees an unpacking of the growth of the grime and emo music scenes in the early 2000s. With discussions rooted in fashion appropriation from the USA (note brands like Avirex, Akademiks), music downloading via Limewire and Napster, difficulties accessing Garage clubs in London, documentation of Grime before YouTube and WeTransfer, a generation raised on Jackass and American Pie, accessing new music through skateboarding games, and a whole lot more.
Press play on Episode 1 of Street, Sound & Style for a quick education on Grime and Emo music scenes.
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