When I was shown the video for Robyn’s “Hang With Me”, I had to watch it twice in a row. Read More
Music
Keeping It Funky From Vancouver And Beyond
Kuma | August 31st, 2010
Having been DJing as long as I can remember, there’s two things that have really continued to hold my interest, ass shaking and low-end theory.
Datpiff.com for online mixtapes
Paul | August 26th, 2010
If you have a day to waste and the patience of a seventh day adventist, or if you’re really into hip-hop then Datpiff.com is an okay place for mixtapes.
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DJ Nate on the traaack
Paul | August 24th, 2010
Discovery!
Dori | August 19th, 2010
Inspired by Canadian kitchen parties, acoustic instrumentations and music collectives while growing up in North Bay and later in Guelph, Ontario, Paula moved to Warsaw to study and a few years later met Karol. The two sat in his kitchen, high on musical inspiration and their love for folk rock, and started creating pop songs on Karol’s guitar, and Paula’s violin.
Out Brahmsing Brahms at that old piano four hands game
Dicky | August 12th, 2010
Krazy Fiesta
Martin | August 12th, 2010
I just discovered Krazy Fiesta a joint music project by Johan Sigroth and Erik Hanspers. With a seemingly nonsense-name and music that defys being limited to one genre. Read More
David Byrne+Texas = Movie Magic
Kate | August 11th, 2010
Why, for the love of God, hadn’t anyone told me about the awesomeness of David Byrne’s 1986 musical film True Stories until a few weeks ago? This film features an unbeatable array of things I love– cheesy interpretations of Texas culture, John Goodman, and rock n’ roll? Does it get better than that? Read More
Gonzo Rock and Roll Rears Its Head (A Little) in Miami
Arielle | August 10th, 2010
A couple of years ago, in some random bar or another, I was instantly struck by some local band playing that I had never previously heard. The singer was shirtless, tattoo-covered heathen who looked like a cross between Vincent Gallo and Iggy Pop whose voice was a half-yell that could still carry a tune. The sound of the band behind him was similarly fueled by Stooges-style raw power, gonzo and don’t-give-a-shit and just pure rock and roll, unlike any of the other subgenre-obsessed bands around town.
Grolsch Block Party moves to Mariatorget
Martin | August 10th, 2010
This year Grolsch Block Party is to take place round the corner from my office at Mariatorget on Södermalm. This event takes place for the fourth year and yet again brings some great live acts and DJ’s to an area of town and makes it that little more fun for one evening. Read More
All That Jazz…
Claire | August 10th, 2010
There is nothing I despise more than an artist who sells out. It really pisses me off. Let me clarify a little here: by ’selling out’ I do not mean ‘making it’. I have nothing against success. I want the artists I like to gain recognition. What I do not want is for them to sacrifice their sound and style and interrupt the flow of the music during a performance with constant direct addresses to the crowd, demanding that we “put our hands together” and “make some noise…” Puh-lease! Read More
Enya Rap
Callan | August 5th, 2010
These songs are actually built on Imogen Heap samples, but it’s only a matter of time before tons of rap music is made with samples of Annie Lennox, Enya, Imogen Heap, Dido, Sade, etc. I love it… I should probably be trying to keep it a secret, that’s how much I love it. The term “Enya Rap” comes via the Desparrame blog which totally nails it all of the time.
Liz Phair as a Rapper?
Erin | August 3rd, 2010
2010 Future-Punks
Callan | July 29th, 2010
Internet generated “future-punks” or “tumblr-punks” (my term) are here to stay, and they are more nihilistic and irreverent than all generations of punk put together.
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Gucci Mane all day and night
Andy | July 27th, 2010
I listen to Gucci Mane all day and all night. On his release from jail a couple of months back he released about five mix tapes, the main ones being The Burrrprint 3D (In HD) and Mr Zone 6. Read More