The past two decades have seen an increase in musical collaborations with artists from seemingly opposing genres. What began with Gorillaz and continued with the success of Gnarls […]
INTERVIEW: Mobile Mondays! Founders Operator Emz & Miss Rebecca
The quality dance party is an understated art form. While a cornucopia of great music exists, true masters of the wheels of steel are hard to come by. […]
LIVE: Tawiah at Rockwood Music Hall
For most of the millennium, the United States has suffered a trade deficit when it comes to R&B and Soul. Led first by Amy Winehouse, an endless stream […]
LIVE: The Wax Poetics Variety Show at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
Photos: Joann Gomez/Music Looks Like This While most of the cognoscenti (including a large chunk of The Couch Sessions crew) made their way to the warmth of […]
#CIRCUSSXSW: Hiatus Kaiyote
When people think of the Australian music scene, most times the thoughts lead to hard rock or Olivia Newton John’s pop ode to aerobic activity. A seven piece […]
LIVE: Okayplayer Holiday Jam at Brooklyn Bowl
Considering their status in the musical world, The Roots certainly can tell their adoring public they need a break. Taping ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ every night […]
LIVE: #GetGifted with Big Boi at The Studio At Webster Hall
Photos: Gregorio Vincent Considering the type of performer that Big Boi is, it was no surprise the early call and rainy weather were no deterrent to the feverish […]
LIVE: Dan Black at the Absolut Encore Series
Photos: Reginald Duvivier Crossing through Columbus Park in NYC’s Chinatown, one would not expect to find a packed den anticipating the return of Dan Black and his upbeat […]
LIVE: Date Night featuring Nikki, Nakia Henry, and Monica Blaire
Photos By Reginald Duvivier Each time you make the descent into Drom in NYC, you’re guaranteed an excellent experience. Monday night continued that streak, but a spirit filled the […]
OPINION: 90s R&B Put Romance On Life Support
If you’re like me, 90s R&B holds a special place in your heart. There’s a good chance you had your first memorable dance getting it in to some […]