Overtones is an episodic series with editorial insight at its core. Hosted by lead staff writer Shahzaib, alongside a rotating array of presenters, musical guests, contributors and creatives that define the CLASH publication experience and wider music ecosystem, we’ll be exploring era-defining buzzy releases and deep diving into the world of our favourite artists across music, film and fashion; bringing forth themed commentary and amplifying diverse voices through focus interviews.

For Episode 1, Shahzaib is joined by Clash Editor-in-Chief Robin Murray for a look back on the 2021 Albums of the Year list, the themes that emerged in the albums we loved, as well as the new names we’re touting for a breakthrough in 2022.

For the second half of the episode, Shahzaib is joined by musical guest, NAYANA IZ, who features as a cover star alongside the NiNE 8 Collective for Issue 120 of Clash Magazine. In a raw and revealing conversation spanning Desi and conscious rap influences, spirituality and what it means to be a part of the British South Asian Renaissance, NAYANA IZ is framing a vision of a world rooted in community and kinship.