Photo of Michelle J. Wilkinson, PhD by frank talk This is the second post in a two-part series about Black collectors and curators in the Diamond District. I […]
VIDEO: Fitz and The Tantrums – Money Grabber
Again, I always say that they 60s sound is played out, but then I stumble upon a new artist that takes said sound in a new direction. The […]
TOUR DATES: NERD and Gorillaz
Most of y’all know that The Gorillaz are taking their Plastic Beach tour on the road, but this week NERD has been added to the bill. Pharrell and […]
LIVE: Black Milk at Southpaw, 9-14-10
Download: Black Milk at Southpaw, 9-14-10 I’ve seen Black Milk several times this year, and his shows never disappoint. However, from what I’ve heard about his show this […]
NEW MUSIC: Mayer Hawthorne, No Strings, Tour Dates
Mayer Hawthorne – No Strings [audio:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/142_-_mayer_hawthorne_-_no_strings.mp3|titles=142_-_mayer_hawthorne_-_no_strings] We all know that Mayer Hawthorne has been on the come up for a minute now. His Peter Parker looks and Motown […]
Lykke Li is BACK! New VIDEO and Tour
Lykke Li x Drake – Little Bit (Remix) Most of y’all know that we’re huge fans of Lykke Li here on The Couch, and although it took people […]
ALBUM PREVIEW: Aboombong – Amnemonic
amnemonic by aboombong A little off the beaten record-track on the road to trip-hop, Afrobeats electrofied and neutron blooms, the musique concrète of avant-guarde musician and all-instrumentalist Professor […]
Single review: Thunderball- 12 Mile High
Thunderball– 12 Mile High [audio:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Thunderball-02_12_Mile_High.mp3|titles=Thunderball-02_12_Mile_High] FADE IN- A small, private jet floats above the brilliant city lights of Dubai, approaching for landing. Our hero, the ultra secret agent […]
VIDEO: Just A Band – Ha He
Africa is on the rise. The World Cup opened up a new vision of the continent. Artists such as K’Naan are getting worldwide recognition, and legends like Fela […]
ART: Black and Collecting, Part I
All photos by frank talk. This post is the first in a two-part series of interviews with some of the District’s flyest Black art collectors and curators A […]