17 Apr

Remixing in the Nude

A couple weeks ago, in a brilliant marketing move, Radiohead released their latest single “Nude” in conjunction with a remix contest. Fans were able to purchase the single as well as the stem tracks in order to make a version of their very own. Looks like this move fully paid off. “Nude” opened at No. […]

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15 Feb

Jill Scott makes Valentine’s Day feel like a worthwhile holiday.

Just got back from an amazing Jill Scott concert at the Gibson Amphitheater here in Los Angeles. I wanted to get this review down as soon as possible, because I’m still riding the high from this experience. If you ever get a chance to see her live, I strongly urge you to check her out. […]

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03 Feb

Coachella 08: Yay or Nay?

Yes… this news is a few weeks old. But I have a couple reasons for this. First off, I have an unwavering sense of procastination, and for this I can only blame myself. Secondly, I was really really hoping that Radiohead and My Bloody Valentine would be added to save what is possibly Coachella’s most […]

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05 Nov

Sharon Jones Reclaims Her Throne as the Queen Bee of Retro Soul

The last couple of years have brought a good deal of attention to the Dap Kings, the Brooklyn, NY, based retro soul band. Over the last decade or so, this group has been able to succesfully capture the energy, the groove, and the sound of funk and soul music of the late 60s - early […]

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24 Oct

Kenna: Slipping Through the Cracks Yet Again?

Many would say that Kenna’s music falls between categories, and in a strictly categorized music world, it becomes quite easy for an artist like himself to get lost in the mix. His influences range from hip hop, new wave, punk, house, and electronica, and many of his songs heavily reference these styles within the […]

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