An artist whose existence could only happen through the internet, Appleby began his career in 2014 by uploading the song "Beauty in Destruction" to Soundcloud. The song itself, pro...read more on Last.fm →
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Jason Grishkoff
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Jul 9, 2018
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I was checking out a song on SoundCloud when, lo-and-behold, SoundCloud's "up next" algorithm actually managed to hit on a good song that I hadn't heard.
Appleby's "Lady Sunshine" reminds me a whole lot of Raury, with a beautifully soulful folk appr...
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Donna Arendse
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Jul 9, 2016
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I have been a fan of Appleby for a while now, after hearing the absolute banger that was "Bitter Boy."
The faceless artist proves he is on a roll with yet another gorgeous track "How Many," which features the soulful vocal stylings of London-based s...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Mar 5, 2016
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Appleby's "Castles" caught my attention pretty much instantly.
This is a damned good song. It blends downtempo hip-hop with the latest in electronic sounds, a combination that stands out from the rest, joining peers like Mura Masa.
You'll be able t...
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Donna Arendse
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Dec 9, 2015
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I have been following Appleby since I wrote about his track "Bitter Boy" a few months ago, and after slowly building up a picture of the faceless musician, I've come to realize that organic growth and appreciation of an artist can still happen, and I...
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Donna Arendse
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Sep 16, 2015
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I went off hip-hop for a few years, when everyone seemed to be doing the same thing. But lately it has captured my heart again, thanks to the internet, the age of the SoundCloud producer, and the melding of genres so many seem to be doing, and doing ...
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