Music / First LookShivum Sharma – FlickerExclusive: Kwes produces a lingering track for London's new soul heroShareLink copied ✔️February 20, 2014MusicFirst LookText Owen Myers Artists such as Kwes, Sampha and Deptford Goth are knocking modern British soul into new shapes, and now there's a new member of the pack. High-registered London singer Shivum Sharma is signed to National Anthem, the label that launched Brolin and Haim, and now he shares the video to his deft, minimal debut single "Flicker". It's a spacious, moody track that's given fine accompaniment by this misty video directed by Annick Wolfers, who also created the shadowplay for fellow UK soul artist Lulu James' "Sweetest Thing". Sometimes it feels good to keep it in the family. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyThese intimate portraits examine India’s influencer culture Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityBeautyThe hairy politics of on-screen pubesArt & PhotographyErotic fiction, photography and design from Dazed ClubbersEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy