Last week saw the opening for the G40 Summit, Art Whino’s huge 5-floor art exhibit spanning an enormous array of diverse artists (500+!). Going to the show’s opening […]
VIDEO: Mayer Hawthorne “I Wish It Would Rain”
Stones Throw crooner Mayer Hawthorne is back with a clever new video for “I Wish It Would Rain,” off his brilliant debut A Strange Arrangement. Maybe I’m just […]
New Music: Taking Over the World with the Kidz in the Hall
Kidz in the Hall feat. Just Blaze & Colin Munroe – Take Over the World [Audio:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kidz-in-the-hall-take-over-the-worldfeat._just_blaze_and_colin_munroe.mp3] New music from hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall. They are about […]
Men’s Fashion: Can’t Afford Pharrell’s Kicks? Here are some Alternatives.
I know everyone has seen Pharrell rocking these studded Christian Louboutin sneakers that are extremely expensive. Personally, I’m not too much into my man rocking bedazzled sneakers or him […]
For Those About to Rock: Forgotten Black Legends
Growing up as a black girl who loved rock music, I didn’t have too many role models. There was no Janelle Monae, Noisettes, or VV Brown. Afropunk wasn’t […]
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New Music: Phenomenal Handclap Band “Baby”
Add The Phenomenal Handclap Band to the list of 70’s revivalists making music funky again. The New York supergroup – featuring a who’s who of downtown singers, DJ’s, […]
Benetton Hearts & Sexual Napalm: More Thoughts on John Mayer’s Race Fail
“Maybe I need to take a break from trying to be clever… “I quit the soundbite game. I quit the media game. I’m out. I’m done. I just […]
Audio Relaxation Therapy – Black Gold 360
Download: Audio Relaxation Therapy – Black Gold 360 Random thoughts by JConda. Soundtrack provided by Black Gold 360. Dig the sounds? Download the album (legally) HERE.
ALBUM REVIEW:Massive Attack “Heligoland”
Massive Attack – Paradise Circus [audio: http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/07-Paradise-Circus.mp3] Tomorrow marks the official release date (U.S. and Canada) for Heligoland, the 5th proper studio album by Massive Attack. Whereas the […]