• Here’s How To Protest Alleged Rapist The Gaslamp Killer’s Tour Dates

    Here’s How To Protest Alleged Rapist The Gaslamp Killer’s Tour Dates

    In the early hours of October 13th, Twitter user @chelseaelaynne came forward to share her story of being raped by Brainfeeder artist The Gaslamp Killer. After coming forward with the allegations, more victims have shared similar stories, as seen in the second tweet below. i’ve been silently suffering over this for many years. the gaslamp [continued]

  • Essentials: “Wicked Game” – Selfish Skin

    Essentials: “Wicked Game” – Selfish Skin

    Selfish Skin gives Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” an electronic-dance remake with this cover, performed by Amanda Huff and produced by Cristian Strehlow. The track begins with slow notes followed by echoes of Huff’s vocalizations, setting up an ethereal, trancelike atmosphere. Then a syncopated beat drops and the echoes of Huff’s voice are replaced with her [continued]

  • Essentials: “Holding On” – Harlee

    Essentials: “Holding On” – Harlee

    UK-based singer Harlee delivers a riveting first single with “Holding On,” a fast-paced track with strong vocals showing real promise from the young artist. “Holding On” has a dynamic rhythm, bold production, and a prechorus that stands out with its layered vocals and addictive beat. Lyrically, the song approaches a struggling relationship with a balance [continued]

  • Albums Of The Month: Our Must-Hear Picks From September 2017

    Albums Of The Month: Our Must-Hear Picks From September 2017

    We recap the ten best albums released in September, along with a can’t-miss track from each of our selections. Aromanticism — Moses Sumney Moses Sumney’s debut album Aromanticism is a genre-defying work of art exploring themes of lovelessness and loneliness in a romance-driven society. True to his minimalist style, Sumney delivers tracks with melancholic, ethereal [continued]

  • Rave Weapons: Volume #005

    Rave Weapons: Volume #005

    This week: two fairly recent Grime favourites. Volume #005: 1. “My Direction (feat. Lethal Bizzle)” – Wiley One of the most accomplished musicians Grime has to offer, Wiley delivered an instant-classic with his 2017 LP Godfather. My Direction is just one of many amazing records that this album has to offer. With Lethal Bizzle he [continued]

  • Premiere: Rocky Heron Oozes Drake Vibes In Sexy “Nuffa Luv” Video

    Premiere: Rocky Heron Oozes Drake Vibes In Sexy “Nuffa Luv” Video

    Do you like reggae-meets-R&B tracks like “One Dance” or “Let Me Love You”? How about really sexy guys? Great dancing? Queer-friendly lyrics? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then I’ve got a video for you, my friend. Rocky Heron‘s “Nuffa Luv,” off his upcoming EP of the same name, showcases his vocals [continued]

  • Essentials: “Dysfunctional (ft. SAKIMA)” – SATICA

    Essentials: “Dysfunctional (ft. SAKIMA)” – SATICA

    If you were searching for a tropical-infused track with a West Coast twang, look no further than the latest effort by California-based vocalist SATICA. Based in Long Beach, Moving Castle‘s SATICA lends her vocals in a fusion between pop and R&B that complements a future bass soundscape. The minimal approach in production highlights SATICA’s captivating tone [continued]

  • Tom Petty’s Lyrics Painted Pictures of America

    Tom Petty’s Lyrics Painted Pictures of America

    Tom Petty unexpectedly passed away at age 66 on Monday, October 2nd, after experiencing cardiac arrest. Gerry Lopez reflects on the singer’s legacy and breaks down two of his most iconic songs.  Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ debut album came out in 1976, but it seems like Tom was kind of always around, as far [continued]

  • The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar Rocked The Exit/In, Nashville

    The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar Rocked The Exit/In, Nashville

    Whenever the opportunity to see a great band in a small, packed venue comes up, I take it. I went as far as taking a trip to Nashville from Miami to see The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar at the historic Exit/In on Friday, September 29th. Established in 1971, the small club quickly developed [continued]

  • Rave Weapons: Volume #004

    Rave Weapons: Volume #004

    Very groove, many bounce, such icekream. Wow. Volume #004 1. “Sientelo” – icekream For more than four years, icekream has been one of those open-minded SoundCloud-musicians (and I do mean that as a very positive occupation) who could be banked on to deliver some solid groove consistently. Sientelo is an example of his most chilled-out work [continued]