Yep, we’re huge fans of Quadron here in the office. You know this already. We already predict them to be breakout stars of SXSW, and the Danish duo […]
NEW MUSIC: Tune-Yards – Bizniss
Tune Yards at the 2010 Roots Jam in Philly. Photo by Gravity508. Tune-Yards – Bizniss [audio:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bizniss.mp3|titles=Bizniss] Merrill Garbus aka Tune-Yards (er..tUnE-yArDs) has been on my radar for a […]
VIDEO: The Strokes – Under the Cover of Darkness
When most artists come back after a long break, I get concerned about if they still “have it.” Most artists just aren’t able to adapt to the times […]
Album Review: Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) – Stalley
Nowadays not too many new MC’s can really get my attention. Not for nuthin, but coming up in my era you HAD to be nice to even get […]
NEW MUSIC: King
Latest tracks by weareKINGworldwide If R&B is in a funk, the three ladies of KING set to revive it. Not much is known about the trio, other than […]
LIVE AUDIO: Robert Glasper, Kanye West, Mos Def and Lupe Fiasco at Blue Note, NYC
Download: Robert Glasper, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco at Blue Note, NYC Although primarily known for jazz, New York’s Blue Note has been getting some high-profile bookings lately. […]
Album Review: Saigon – The Greatest Story Never Told
Anybody remember this dude named Saigon? He was the 1st artist signed to Just Blaze’s label Fort Knoxx through Atlantic records. Naw? He actually used to be on […]
LIVE: Theophilus London, Ninjasonik, Roll wit Us All Stars, DC
Photo of Theophilus London at the Green Label Sound SXSW showcase courtesy of Darkroom Demons/Green Label Sound In an eagerly anticipated event, much heralded urban alternative underground rap […]
NEW MUSIC: TV on the Radio – Will Do
Brooklyn’s TV on the Radio have made a name for themselves with their off-beat and eccentric styles. Their last album, Dear Science got plenty of rotation in these […]
NEWS: Fat Beats Opens Brooklyn Pop Up Shop Next Weeks
The September 2010 Fat Beats NY Closing Party. Photo by Senari. First the rumors started. Was the venerable Fat Beats store, which closed so miraculously last year, going […]