RJD2 is a master of style. Whether it’s hip hop, funk, classic rock, or whatever it is, he blends genres together with perfection to create his own signature style. With Icebird, his project with Aaron Livingston, the evidence of this signature style is matched by Livingston’s cool, carefree vocals. The result is music that I [...] Read More…
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ICEBIRD (RJD2 & AARON LIVINGSTON) – “Going And Going. And Going” November 29, 2011
M83 – Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming November 29, 2011
M83′s latest album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is the perfect soundtrack for snowboarding. Fitting that I first heard music from the album while watching one of the greatest snowboarding films to date, The Art of Flight. I never got into their earlier stuff but I liked what I heard, so I checked out the new [...] Read More…
JOSE JAMES – “Trouble” November 3, 2011
I loved this from the moment I first heard it. First of all, I’m a big fan of Jose James. His voice and style are matched by great production on almost all of his tracks. This time, James produces a rich, full jazz sound himself. What grabbed my attention right off the bat- the “If [...] Read More…
AM & SHAWN LEE – Dark Into Light Tour 2011 October 20, 2011
“Somebody Like You” “Jackie Blue” “Promises Are Never Far From Lies (Thievery Corporation Remix)” Celestial Eletric is the new collaboration album from AM and Shawn Lee. It’s earned rave reviews as expected and the guys will be back on the road in November touring in support of the album. I saw them open for Thievery [...] Read More…
BIG BLACK DELTA – “Huggin’ & Kissin’” October 17, 2011
We all get songs stuck in our heads. Sometimes we can’t get them out. The best thing to do in this situation?… Embrace the ear worm. BBDLP1 (Coming Home, September 2011) Read More…
LITTLE DRAGON – Ritual Union September 20, 2011
I can’t believe I haven’t already posted about the new Little Dragon album, Ritual Union, which was released a couple of months ago. I’ve posted about the electronic Swedes in the past, but they have really honed their style and sound and shine brighter than ever with this album. It might not be for everyone, [...] Read More…
GOTYE – “Somebody That I Used To Know” September 12, 2011
I think this song is great, but what’s with the music video? I think music artists can let their artistic side get the best of them when it comes to creating videos to accompany songs. Then again, I don’t really appreciate music videos as most fans do. They just don’t appeal to me more than [...] Read More…
JESSE FUTERMAN September 6, 2011
Jesse Futerman released his Super Basement EP back in June. I just checked it out and I’m digging it. Very K&D. Check out the tracks above… Super Basement EP (Jus’ Like Music, June 2011) Read More…
HEADNODIC – “Moving On Up” featuring LATYRX August 16, 2011
I used to love Latyrx. Consisting of emcees Lyrics Born and Lateef, Latyrx were at the top of a list of underground hip hop groups and artists that I loved back in the late 90′s. I thought they had more style than everyone else combined. Their distinctive voices and funky, percussive delivery matched poignant and, [...] Read More…