Philly saxophonist and composer Dahi Divine has already made a solid name for himself in the jazz world. A graduate of the New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music, […]
MUSIC: Star Slinger – Slow Love (feat. James Vincent McMorrow)
By all accounts, Manchester-based DJ/producer Star Slinger has had a busy year. It began with the release of an EP in January (Sketchy), a mixtape in May (Volume […]
MUSIC: Aaron Abernathy – Bachelorette (feat. Phonte & Black Milk)
Aaron Abernathy’s latest single from brand new release Monologue, “Bachelorette” takes aim at high school nostalgia. Black Milk and Phonte join Abernathy for turns at the mic on […]
MUSIC: How To Dress Well – What’s Up
How To Dress Well is the ambient/R&B/pop brainchild of Chicago’s Tom Krell. Krell rose to Pitchfork-levels of prominence in the early 2010’s, releasing haunting stabs of beauty like […]
MUSIC: Yellow Shoots – Stormy Weather
Philly singer-songwriter and producer Yellow Shoots brings the pain on his new single, “Stormy Weather.” The song’s title is a loaded one, of course: it’s damn near impossible not […]
MUSIC: Johan – Danger_us
“Danger_us” from Boston underground artist Johan kicks off with a lonely blues melody and apocalyptic bass drum. But before things get too O Brother Where Art Thou, electro pulses, […]
MUSIC: Diplo & Sleepy Tom – Be Right There
Diplo and Sleepy Tom hijack “Don’t Walk Away” from ’90s R&B girl group Jade for “Be Right There” and pump the beats to 11. The pulsating reinvention showcases Diplo’s […]
REVIEW: Janet Jackson – Unbreakable
“Hello. It’s been a while. Lots to talk about. I’m glad you’re still here.” So goes Janet Jackson’s welcome back to her fans on Unbreakable, her first LP […]
REVIEW: The Weeknd – Beauty Behind The Madness
Ever since 2012’s dazzling mixtape House of Balloons, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has painted himself as the dangerous, damaged romantic. Beauty Behind The Madness, his second proper album, […]
LIVE: AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Kickoff Rally featuring Miguel and Mack Wilds [DC]
Photos: Sneakshot Photography I had the pleasure of attending AT&T Nation’s Football Classic Kickoff Rally at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC this past Friday, September 12th. This free concert […]