Heems: 10 Songs I’m Listening To Right Now
Himanshu Suri is easily one of the most interesting people in hip-hop. Better known as Heems, the Queens native makes up one-third of the artists formerly known as Das Racist. Apart from the whole rapper thing,... Read more »
The Best Albums of 2013 (So Far)
Even as singles gain increasing traction in the fast-paced scene that has developed in the age of the internet, there is something special—maybe even more so now—about spending time with full-length records. In the first half... Read more »
Jay-Z, Samsung, and the Branding of Music: Is Selling Out Still the Same Old Selling Out?
Jay-Z’s latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail was just announced on Sunday night and comes out in a little less than a month, on July 4, but it’s already sold a million copies. Samsung has long... Read more »
Of Gods and Men: The Evolution of Kanye West
Over the course of a career as a producer and rapper that has spanned nearly two decades, Kanye West has defined himself as one of the most brazen, ambitious, outspoken, and iconoclastic artists in the history... Read more »
The Best New Artists of 2013 (So Far)
2013 has been an incredible year for music—it seems like legions of legacy artists have come out of the woodwork to release new music for a whole new generation of fans. But despite the enormous records... Read more »
SAFIA – “Listen To Soul, Listen To Blues”
In the context of forward-thinking electronic music, the term “soul” has been complicated by artists equally drawn to the human aspect of music and the robotic elements that technology offers. As the name of this track... Read more »
Joywave ft. KOPPS – “Tongues (RAC Remix)”
Often the ones to do the remixing, Joywave is now on the receiving end as RAC has recently reworked their catchy single “Tongues.” With his edits, the track looses some of it’s electronic nuances and instead... Read more »
Listen to JJ DOOM’s Revamped “Key to the Kuffs” Album
Motherfuckers act like they forgot about DOOM. It’s fair, considering that he’s been pretty quiet lately. Even Madlib confessed that the Madvillainy 2 album might not happen because DOOM simply hasn’t done anything with the beats... Read more »
Video: Wavves – “That’s On Me”
Wavves’ new video for their smash-and-grab track “That’s On Me” preys on a familiar concept: Get some things that slice, get some sliceable materials, then slice the sliceable materials with the things that slice. If this... Read more »
Heems: 10 Songs I’m Listening To Right Now
Himanshu Suri is easily one of the most interesting people in hip-hop. Better known as Heems, the Queens native makes up one-third of the artists formerly known as Das Racist. Apart from the whole rapper thing,... Read more »
Little Daylight – “Glitter and Gold”
We’re still getting to know Little Daylight—one of our favorite new artists of the year so far—beyond their remix work. Thanks to a couple of great original tracks (“Overdose” and “Name in Lights“), we’re getting an... Read more »
Jack Magma – “Super Powers”
Today brings the second chapter of electric boogaloo authored by Jack Magma. His new track is called “Super Powers,” and is filled with the cyber-sounds and gigantic synths that have snuck their way into indie poprock... Read more »
The Best Albums of 2013 (So Far)
Even as singles gain increasing traction in the fast-paced scene that has developed in the age of the internet, there is something special—maybe even more so now—about spending time with full-length records. In the first half... Read more »
Miguel – “Adorn (Star Slinger Remix)”
Just in case you needed an excuse to play Miguel’s smooth and sexy biggest hit “Adorn” some more, British DJ, producer, and constant remixer Star Slinger has put this bubbly re-work up for download. Adding a shuffling beat and... Read more »
Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know?”
Arctic Monkeys have been playing “Do I Wanna Know?” on their tour, but now we have the studio version (which will appear on their forthcoming album) for those who did not have the good fortune to... Read more »
Charli XCX Announces North American Tour
In support of her latest album, True Romance, UK singer Charli XCX will embark on a large North American tour this summer. After already opening up for Marina and the Diamonds earlier this year, this group... Read more »
Jay-Z, Samsung, and the Branding of Music: Is Selling Out Still the Same Old Selling Out?
Jay-Z’s latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail was just announced on Sunday night and comes out in a little less than a month, on July 4, but it’s already sold a million copies. Samsung has long... Read more »
Stream Ta-ku’s New Album and JMSN Remix
Australia’s Ta-ku has been killing it lately. His remixes and edits are as impressive as they are diverse, and now he drops an album full of soulful retro-futuristic hip-hop soundscapes that we didn’t even see coming. As... Read more »
Eminem – “Symphony in H”
According to Dre, a new Eminem album should be ready soon, but to hold fans over and get an idea of where Em’s head is at, check out “Symphony in H” from DJ Tony Touch’s upcoming Piece... Read more »
Kanye West To Tour In Support Of Yeezus
Today, Kanye West’s Yeezus co-producer Mike Dean sat down to answer fan questions and share more details on the record for a AMA Reddit session. During the Q+A, Dean revealed that West will in fact tour... Read more »
