In the late 60s, a new kind of music sprang out of the grounds of Africa. The music, called Afrobeat, was a merger of funk, jazz, and African […]
Raccoons, bitches, and positive vibrations: A conversation with cosmic funk diva Sy Smith
Sy Smith is constantly on the move these days, spreading her funky soul sound across the music world. Indulge yourselves, as The Couch Sessions steal a few moments […]
New Music: Jennifer Johns
When profiling new artists, I hate trying to compare them to a well-known and established musician, especially when a new artist is paving their own role in the […]
Movie Preview: Oldboy
With the lack of quality films coming from Hollywood, no wonder many of my friends have turned to Asia for inspiration. There are the Kung-Fu movies, such as […]
The Couch Sessions Podcast 003: Kierstin Gray
New York singer-songwriter Kierstin Gray says that she's “the best music you've never heard.” And you know what? She's right. The Acoustic soul storyteller is ready to take […]
New Music Friday: DJ Eurok
So ya'll know that The Couch Sessions is all about promoting DC Hip-Hop, which seems to be unloved and unappreciated here in the Chocolate Caramel City. So today, […]
Who Needs Chappelle’s Show?
Although Dave Chappelle won't be returning to his popular show, R Kelly has not only filled his shoes, but he has inspired others to re-imagine Kelly's comic genius. […]
Mugshot Magazine Shutting Down
Free hip hop publication Mugshot Magazine is shutting down due to lack of funding. If you knew about Mugshot, then you were underground. The magazine was, as Rocka […]
The Couch Sessions Calendar
I'm too broke and too tired to go out, but if you just got paid this week, then live it up in my absence at these hip hop […]
The Roots Leave Geffen Records
This article first appeared on Blogcritics. According to Okayplayer.com, Legendary hip hop band The Roots have left Geffen records. Questlove confirmed the group's departure from Geffen records on […]