From Mr. Carmack to MT. OSSA: 30 days in 10 downloads. MR. CARMACK: RED EP In the world of West Coast future trap, there’s pre-Carmack, and there’s post-Carmack. The experimental producer has pioneered a raw, otherworldly sound from heavy distortion and hip hop; choosing unconventional song structure and self-distribution over electronic’s mainstream. In June, Carmack announced…
The ten best things we heard in June. From Crookers and Snails, to Open Hearts and Horrors: we’ve got the playlist for your summer nights (or nightmares) covered. Herewith, 30 days in 10 downloads, spanning electronic, punk, hip hop and classic rock. HO99O9: HORRORS OF 1999 EP Ho99o9 (pronounced “horror”) are punk rock’s unholy heirs: unsettling, uncompromising,…
The soul experimentalist shares the stems for his new track with producers and fans. Jamie Lidell’s work spans kinetic funk and deconstructed R&B; an always electric and often raw sonic trip. In March, Lidell released “Believe In Me,” his second new track since 2013’s self-titled LP. “It’s an honest admission of self-doubt,” said Lidell. “I even…
A five-video collection of hard-hitting journalism, courtesy of America’s Finest News Network. The Onion has been called “a torpedo of truth fired at the submarine of deception”. And some other unmentionable things. Dedicated to tackling the important issues of our age — from hipsters at Applebees to Sony’s new piece of shit thing that doesn’t…
Four acclaimed filmmakers explore the African-American experience, through community, music, and art. In this edition of Staff Picks: four films and four journeys, curated by the cinephiles at FilmBuff. The FilmBuff African-American Documentary Collection explores race and identity in America; from Brooklyn to boarding schools, from jazz to reggae, from visual art to community storytelling….
