• The Best Songs and Albums of 2023

    The Best Songs and Albums of 2023

    Our contributors Will Dodd, Alex Donaldson, and Christian Hasan revisit the year in music as they share their favorite songs and albums from the year. Will Dodd Songs“Contact” – Kelela“Tell Me” – James Blake“Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” – Danny Brown & Kassa Overall“Daydreaming” – NxWorries“Little Things” – Jorja Smith“Angel” – PinkPantheress“Scorpio” – James K & hoodie“Gravity” [continued]

  • Essentials: “Take My Chance” – MK

    Essentials: “Take My Chance” – MK

    MK is reminding everyone that love is worth its risk on “Take My Chance,” out now on Ultra Records.  Capturing the vibe of euphoria shared on ’90s dance floors isn’t something Marc Kinchen is shy about. He’s been materializing music in this realm over his long-spanning career, revitalizing the sound for a modern era with [continued]

  • Interview: ROSSY Teases HEAVEN’S DOOR Warehouse Experience and New Music

    Interview: ROSSY Teases HEAVEN’S DOOR Warehouse Experience and New Music

    With the release of her debut EP HEAVEN’S DOOR on HARD RECS earlier this year, trap queen ROSSY is ascending to her highest self as she continues to take on the music industry by magnificent storm. 2023 continues to be an eventful year for ROSSY—the Los Angeles-based producer, DJ, and creative director launched her first-ever [continued]

  • Essentials: Here & Now – Tabula Rasa Records

    Essentials: Here & Now – Tabula Rasa Records

    Tastemaker label Tabula Rasa—Latin for ‘blank state’—seeks to re-imagine what it means to be a home for creatives. Led by Jozef White and RamonPang, the label’s philosophy centers around permanence, wonder, and emotional utility, aiming to inspire and creatively elevate our human journeys. Here & Now, the label’s first community compilation embodies the aforementioned attitudes [continued]

  • Behind the Scenes of Soul Food Music Collective’s Second Compilation with RamonPang, ASAHN, and CEEDs

    Behind the Scenes of Soul Food Music Collective’s Second Compilation with RamonPang, ASAHN, and CEEDs

    Celebrating the release of their second compilation, we caught up with members of Soul Food Music Collective on their newest accomplishment. We spoke with RamonPang, ASAHN, and CEEDs about the unique community they’ve created, and where they hope to take it next. Soul Food Compilation: Volume 2 is available now on your favorite platforms. What [continued]

  • Soul Food Music Collective Delivers in Exuberant LA Show HOMECOMING

    Soul Food Music Collective Delivers in Exuberant LA Show HOMECOMING

    On the night of July 30th, West Pico Boulevard was bustling with foot traffic coming from every direction.  Goths with 8 inch-tall boots, girls wearing Doc Martens and donning Sable Valley gear, boys in JAWNS-certified black ski masks—all heading to Catch One, a club with a lot of grit and a booming sound system. For [continued]