Records
Samiyam: Rap Beats Vol. 1
Samiyam’s lineage is blatantly obvious upon first listen, so I won’t spill much ink over Dilla comparisons, or place him...
Apr 15, 2008
Interviews
The Acorn
Full-disclosure: Rolf and I have spooned. That’s a lie, but I did see a bunch of him through the blur...
Apr 10, 2008
Records
Elektronavn: Cosmic Continuum
The “Wailing Wall” has always held my fascination. The only remnant of the Second Temple which was destroyed nearly 2000...
Apr 10, 2008
Records
Fuck Buttons: Street Horrrsing
This is not a noise record. If it were it would be one of the best ones of the past,...
Apr 10, 2008
Records
The Black Keys: Attack and Release
I disclaim now, at the top: I do not hate Danger Mouse. But I can’t compliment him without insulting him...
Apr 10, 2008
Records
Man Man: Rabbit Habits
Fact: live Man Man is ultimate Man Man. It is Man Man in his (his) element, bathing in thin streams...
Apr 10, 2008
Tracks
Brent Cash f/ Amanda Kapousouz: "Love is Burning Down Tonight"
Kapousouz is so good on this track it makes you wish she'd done more on the album. Apr 08, 2008
Tracks
Serj Tankian: "Sky is Over"
I was into Toxicity (2001) in a way that I was into very few other records at the time. It’s...
Apr 08, 2008
Tracks
Anna Järvinen: "Koltrast"
It might be true that in a post-“Young Folks” world Jag fick feeling might just sound like Another Scandinavian Pop...
Apr 08, 2008