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 »
Madlib Says Madvillainy 2 Probably Won’t Happen
Just a couple of weeks ago, the world was full of so much possibility, but in an interview with Rolling Stone, Madlib revealed that he has doubts about the follow-up to the critically adored Madvillainy. The producer explained... Read more »
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes – “This Life”
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes released another track off their upcoming album today. It’s called “This Life,” and features lead singer Alex Ebert baring heart, soul, and everything in between as he lets loose a... Read more »
Video: Postal Service – “A Tattered Line of String”
Coming off the decade-long span of silence from the Postal Service, the recent platinum status of their initial, only album Give Up has sparked two new songs from the group, “A Tattered Line of String” and... Read more »
Mikky Ekko – “Kids”
Mikky Ekko has continuously delivered one impressive song after the other. From his first breakthrough track “Pull Me Down” to “Stay,” his collaborative cut with Rihanna, Ekko has proven he understands just what it takes to... Read more »
Video: Local Natives – “You & I”
Local Natives have shared the visuals to “You & I,” the latest cut off their recent Hummingbird album. Much like their odd video for “Heavy Feet,” this one also features a story line that’s not only... 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 »
Watch CHVRCHES Perform “Recover” in New York City
CHVRCHES sold out Webster Hall, a large and popular venue in New York City, off the strength of material from just an EP. It’s a feat that not many new artists can boast, and one that reflects... Read more »
Video: Jamie Isaac – “Softly Draining Seas”
Jamie Isaac’s debut EP I Will Be Cold Soon is out on June 24, and now the haunting, widescreen “Softly Draining Seas” has an elegant video to accompany it, featuring Jamie walking through a variety of beautiful, but... 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 »
Sydney in Theory – “the wild / nogly2″
If you search the words “Kanye scary” on Twitter and take even the quickest glance at the results, you’ll find that a common thread of discussion around Yeezus is that it’s…scary. It’s not difficult to imagine why... Read more »
Watch Kanye West’s American Psycho-Inspired Yeezus Promo Video Featuring Scott Disick
Rumors had been swirling about a short film from Kanye West inspired by the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho, and now it’s here. Currently playing over at Kanye West’s website, the clip features... Read more »
Premiere: Cloudeater – “Hollow”
At the end of 2013, producer Guillermo Scott Herren aka Prefuse 73 got his hands on a few tracks from the genre-bending, forward-thinking Atlanta band Cloudeater, and he liked what he heard. After spending some time with... Read more »
Portugal, The Man: Purple Yellow Red and Blue (Two Inch Punch Remix)”
Portugal. The Man’s slow absorption into the world of electronica continues today with a remix of “Purple Yellow Red and Blue.” The deed is done by London’s Ben Ash aka Two Inch Punch, and he does... Read more »
Video: San Fermin – “Sonsick”
New visuals today for Brooklyn-based San Fermin’s brassy anthem “Sonsick.” The video takes us inside the marital disputes of the deep jungle, as a couple and their young daughter (all three of whom could, conceivably, have... Read more »
M.I.A. – “Bring The Noize”
M.I.A. is back. The new single, “Bring The Noize,” is streaming at miauk.com (and on Soundcloud), and it will be available to buy tomorrow, June 18. The track features high-energy, borderline chaotic production by Switch and Surkin and... Read more »
