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Hyro The Hero is a modern-day rock star. A product of hip-hop, punk, and heavy-rock fusion, the Houston-bred artist leans into his influences boldly, creating a sound that is all his. It is at its most progressive on his new mixtape Kids Against the Monsters, a nuanced piece of reflective storytelling that paints the picture of frustration, fear, and anger at the current state of the world. With perceptive lyrics and aggressive instrumentals, the project channels the truth-telling of old school rap and the emotional rawness of 90s grunge. Hyro has received critical praise from the likes of BBC, Afropunk, and Alt Press, solidifying him as the type of artist that grabs listeners across cultures and brings them together for a movement. With this new project, that movement calls for all the “Kids” to face their monsters in the same spirit that all of Hyro’s music encapsulates – a celebration of the human experience, however flawed and ugly it may be.

James Day composes and produces electronic music as Somaphore. His recent electronica output uses a mix of software synthesisers and bespoke field recordings. His tracks combine the sophistication of artificially synthesised sounds with the organic feel of recorded material. He has collaborated with many artists, including vocalists and fellow producers such as s. lyre and Will Sid Smith, during his time at Falmouth University.

Email: iamsomaphore@gmail.com

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