Last night I was lucky to catch actor/MC Mos Def at Highline Ballroom, plus a couple surprise guests. P. Diddy, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, and opener DJ Preservation went in, rocking the crowd close to 3am. Photos are on behalf of RCRD LBL. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer
Category Archives: Music
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Bossasaurus strikes again, this time with a 17-track mixtape, STFUYMCA, and it’s 100% free. My choice cut off of this compilation of remixes and original pieces is “Moonlit Trees,” a laidback jam with an ominous vibe. Bossasaurus – Moonlit Trees
“Deep Down Below” is a reggae-turned-dubstep tune created by Liquid Stranger, an Arizona based producer currently signed to Interchill Records. This release comes from his Steel Trap EP, a definite grab. Liquid Stranger – Deep Down Below
For underground hip hop producer Dan The Automator and prominent house DJ/producer Scott Hardkiss, it couldn’t have been easy to flip Duke Ellington’s (jazz legend) and Dean Martin’s (croon-master) version of “Jingle Bells.” The result is pleasing, though, presenting the 1857 classic with head-bobbing hip-hop vibes. Dean Martin – Jingle Bells (Dan The Automator Remix) […]
Vas Floyd is the resident DJ at 360°, a swanky club in Dubai that boasts awesome views of the city and the Arabian Ocean. Below you can grab one of his older tracks, “Space Discus,” a nine-minute space disco influenced tune with hypnotic minimalism. Vas Floyd – Space Discus
Shh… This Is A Library recently dropped their second LP, Dream Big, an eleven-track satiation of rich and experimental soundscapes led by Brent Wolczynski’s veering vocals and acoustic guitar. Limited to 200 hand-crafted copies by Alison Rose, I suggest you purchase a CD before it’s too late. Below you can download my favorite track, “Okay […]
Classically trained pianist, Fuzjko Hemming, brings us her exalted rendition of Frédéric Chopin’s “Nocturne No. 20 In C-Sharp Minor.” This sedative piece is ideal for your lazy Sunday spent in warmth, preparing us for the encroachment of Winter. Fuzjko Hemming – Nocturne No. 20 In C-Sharp Minor
Todd Terry, a crossover house producer famous for “I’ll House You,” released a four track EP in August that bangs in true 80’s style. “King Acid” is a percussive jam with a semitone riding bass-line and customary house synth licks. Hit Beatport for more Todd Terry. Todd Terry – King Acid
Two easily digestible sets from Brett Dennen and Sean Bones helped me smooth into the weekend. For more, stream Brett’s live iTunes session here and purchase Sean Bones’ debut LP Rings if you haven’t already. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer