MusicFirst LookWatch Lil Silva's subdued, suburban new videoThe London artist and BANKS collaborator shares a lingering clip for Mabel, the title track of his new EPShareLink copied ✔️July 8, 2014MusicFirst LookTextSuze Olbrich Lil Silva makes the final step from UK Funky producer to melodic solo artist (and vocalist) with the stirring, elegant “Mabel”, the central cut from his forthcoming EP. In the video directed by Laura Coulson, we get a heart-tugging snapshot of his re-imagined childhood, with archetypal scenes from those impossible-to-forget end of school year days. With the fluid and tantalising synth lines, it's clear why BANKS tapped Lil Silva for her album – someone's going to have an incredible 2015. Mabel EP is out on August 4/5 on Good Years / True Panther Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREBloodz Boi: The humble godfather of Chinese underground rapA rare interview with POiSON GiRL FRiEND, dream pop’s future seerNigeria’s Blaqbonez is rapping to ‘beat his high score’Inside Erika de Casier’s shimmering R&B universe ‘Rap saved my life’: A hazy conversation with MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt7 essential albums by the SoulquariansIs AI really the future of music?The KPop Demon Hunters directors on fan theories and a potential sequelplaybody: The club night bringing connection back to the dancefloorAn interview with IC3PEAK, the band Putin couldn’t silenceFrost Children answer the dA-Zed quizThe 5 best features from PinkPantheress’ new remix album