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It's been a long time coming but we're back with new entries to add into the Kal and Lak BURNBOOK🔥🔥. the 2024 updated version includes Sam Smith, Rihanna, Britney and Billie Eilish but tune in to find out why they've cheesed us off so much so to warrant an entry into the BURNBOOK.

Giddy up!!!!!! What a time to be alive, just two years after Beyoncé released her mutually adored RENAISSANCE album she's back with her 8th studio album COWBOY CARTER.

Tune in and find out how act ii of this trilogy compares

Hey, it's us. We had so much fun making and talking about a few of the songs that make the soundtrack to our lives. Songs that informed who we are and what kinda music we like from childhood to now, featuring songs by everyone from TLC to Elaine Paige.

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Usher headlining the Super bowl halftime show and then new Beyoncé music + album announcement - all in the space of less than an hour?!! Join us on this episode where we give our review and reaction to both. Are we loving this seeming country-esque era Beyoncé is giving for act ii? And with guests like the amazing H.E.R and Alicia Keys - did Usher's Super Bowl halftime show meet the Kal and Lak Criteria and live up to our expectations???

The one and only Usher baby is FINALLY headlining the Super Bowl halftime show! We are super excited for this one so before he hits the Las Vegas stadium next week we share our predictions on the show from setlist to potential guests, renditions of songs and more!!

For us the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award is one of the most prestigious awards there is in music. With Shakira being awarded as the 2023 recipient, in this ep we talk about her eligibility. Find which legendary rapper we are championing to win for next year, which singer shouldn't have got it in the first place and - XTINA; does she or does she not deserve it?

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We're back and we're having a right old moan. On this episode we are talking things that we wish would STOP in the music industry. Sam Smith's boring vulgarity, Doja's desperate demonic era, Beyoncé's unacceptable no Renaissance visuals and MORE!

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After a battle to bag tickets, weeks of trying to dodge spoilers, and an 8 hour commute WE FINALLY MADE IT to Beyoncé's 5th and final sold out London date of the Renaissance World Tour!

Didn't manage to get tickets or simply just wanna relive the show? We got you. Tune in to find out which surprising deep cuts made the setlist and find out whether the show met the Kal and Lak Criteria©.

A proposal mid show, a killer miz biz, eye contact from Hayley Williams and SEEING "All I Wanted" LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! We've got A LOT to unpack about Paramore's SOLD OUT Birmingham Utilita show for the This Is Why tour.

Y'all knew we had to Rihview and Rihact to Rihanna's Super Bowl show! The 9x Grammy award winning hitmaker returned back on stage after 5 years away and we have a lot to unpack. Did it meet our Kal and Lak criteria? Who has our favourite halftime shows? Tune in now and find out!

What do you remember from 2013? What we're you listening to? Katy Perry was Roaring, Macklemore were Thrift Shopping, and we had both just turned 18!

Come and tune in as we go back into to the ICONIC year of music that was 2013.

Move over cuffing season! It's officially SZA SZN as she returns with her new album SOS. From the track listing to the lyrics, in this episode we dissect every detail and give our raw and honest opinions on this long awaited album.  Does it pass the Kal & Lak Criteria ©? Tune in to find out! OH and be sure to stay for the ending where we *finally* reveal where our outro came from 😉

Ok here we go! 2022 was a fantastic year for music, with new releases from Burna Boy, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, Florence and The Machine and many many others! But which songs came out on top? Tune in for THE BEST end-of-year list out there and see who took our converted #1 spot.

🎄🤶🏾🎅🏾 it's Christmaaaaas!! So of course we had to have a festive moment and get into the Tuned in With Kal and Lak Criteria on what makes an amazing Christmas song. 🎄🤶🏾🎅🏾

Yup, the Grammy's or as they are better known on Tuned In with Kal and Lak; Scandalous Scammy's - are back! It's time they get us on the board ASAP because once again the nominees are a shit show. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the 65th Grammy Nominations......... 

RIHANNA IS BACK AFTER SIX YEARS AND NEW MUSIC FROM SZA!!! Both queens have returned but who came out on top? Here are our thoughts.... 

On this weeks episode we are literally just slagging off all the artists that get on our tits. Tune in to hear who made it on to the FIRST annual Kal and Lak BURNBOOK🔥🔥🔥

You’re acting gay but… doyalickadickaday? This week we’re unmasking Queerbaiting: the meaning, the agenda and the most prolific perpetrators.  Tune in to hear our thoughts on this emerging topic, and the music industry’s most controversial examples. 

Beyoncé's new album RENAISSANCE is here!!!! And you KNOW we had to do a whole episode about it.  What songs are we obsessed with? Where does it rank in Beyoncé's discography? Most importantly does it meet the Kal and Lak criteria?😬 Tune in to get the lowdown and hear our verdict.

'Tis the glorious festival season! On this weeks discussion we talk; festival prep, dos and don't, and reminisce on our past festivals together. Tune in to find out why a headline slot from Frank Ocean in 2017 almost made Kal never want to listen to his music again😱

The Queen Bey is BACK and so are we! With the announcement of her much anticipated 7th solo album and the lead single BREAK MY SOUL, there was a lot to unpack in our first ever VIDEO EPISODE!

Tune in to hear our thoughts before and after the single dropped and don’t forget to let us know what you thought too. 

Ah, Feels good to be back.

"Ye"

On this weeks episode we pay homage to the incredibly influential, homegrown, black British talent to ever emerge from the UK. Tune in to find out which artist we have not forgiven the Brits for snubbing - to this day! And which lyric from R&B singer Lemar did Lak dedicate to Kal back in year 8???

A love letter, an ode and a truck load of flowers💐💐💐💐 Sincerely, Kal and Lak.

It's a brand new year and all Kal and Lak wanna know is… Wagwarn for 2022? Tune in and find out what albums, music trends and events we're most excited for this year. 

Oh and did Kal publicly denounce her love for BEYONCÉ?!?!! Tune In to find out!

It's that time of year! An end of year Kal and Lak Tradition is to compile and share our top 10 songs of the year with each other and this year for the first time- we're sharing them with you. From Marina to WizKid, Lil Nas X to Saweetie tune in to find out which songs made our best of list and who we both crown as our fave song of 2021!

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Escandalo! The nominations for next years 64th Grammy's Awards have been announced and to absolutely nobody's surprise- they are as predictable as ever. On this episode we give our reaction to the nominees of the Big 4.   

Tune in to hear who we think should be there, and who shouldn't be. 

Are you begging for it? Are you dying for it?! With live shows on an almost 2 year hiatus, Kal & Lak are definitely gagging to gig again. This week we are reliving our best gig moments and share our scientifically proven Kal and Lak Criteria of what makes a great show. Tune in to find out which artist we both waited 14 hours outside the venue for and more!

Have you ever wondered what some of the best lyrics of all time are? Well on this weeks episode we discuss some of our most beloved lyrics and lyricists.

From Nas to Circa Waves, tune in as we’ll take you through our songwriting legends and the lyrics that have revolutionised the world.

With ABBA announcing their return to music 37 years after they called it quits, on this episode we are talking all things "comebacks". We also introduce our trademark Kal and Lak Criteria for what makes a perfect comeback. Tune in and find out which comebacks we loved and which ones kinda fell flat.

Following the recent backlash from rapper DaBaby and his problematic rant at a festival this year, on this weeks episode we get into cancel culture. Tune in as we breakdown the good and bad of cancel culture and find out which prolific singer we have both cancelled for good!

This weeks episode we discuss and dissect our favourite band, Paramore! Tune in to find out why we love them so much. We also tackle the impossible job of choosing both our fave Paramore song and album. But of course, in true Kal and Lak style, our opinions are completely polarised.

Allow us to introduce ourselves. Tune in and discover what some of our 'firsts' were in music such as the first poster we remember buying, the first gig we attended and the first song we cried to. Also find out which one of us bumped into a Coronation Street actor in Nando's and whose first album purchase was the most embarrassing.