Stones Throw released the beautifully psychedelic, hip hop friendly instrumentals from Koushik‘s Out My Window. I think you can still get it for free (via Stones Throw). Koushik’s downtempo, low-key style is experimental but hard hitting with a rich, full sound. The instrumentals album is the perfect companion for any hung-over, lazy Sunday… MP3: Koushik – [...] Read More…
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Koushik – Out My Window Instrumentals September 27, 2009
The Black Keys rock hip hop, meet Blakroc September 19, 2009
I’m a big fan of The Black Keys so I was pretty excited when I heard about their new hip hop project, Blakroc. The Black Keys are known for gritty, bluesy rock with a serious edge and their style translates very well into the world of hip hop. A rock hip hop blend has never [...] Read More…
Flaming Lips – Embryonic September 18, 2009
The Flaming Lips new album, Embryonic, will be released on October 13th… MP3: Flaming Lips – “Convinced of the Hex” MP3: Flaming Lips – “Silver Trembling Hands” Embryonic (October 2009) Stream the full album here now… Read More…
Saint Motel – Mondays at Spaceland September 6, 2009
- Posted by Jneels – Every Monday in September there is a special thing happening: Saint Motel is playing Spaceland. There will be great tunes in addition to the right amount of craziness to make each night exciting for you, the non-paying listener. Yes, it’s free. Each week has a different film theme, and [...] Read More…
Joey Lestrat is Rah Al Millio of The Knux September 3, 2009
Rah Al Millio is one half of The Knux. He started a blog under the alias Joey Lestrat which seems to be Al’s British, punk alter-ego. He recently posted a song called “Touch” and under the song he wrote, “Not on an album, not on a mixtape, no purpose but to spread the virus you [...] Read More…
Grizzly Bear featuring Michael McDonald September 2, 2009
Grizzly Bear just released another single, “While You Wait for the Others” originally from their May 2009 album, Veckatimest. The b side features the distinctive vocals of former Doobie Brother/Steely Dan member Michael McDonald and it’s a great version of the song. McDonald’s got an incredible voice but there’s something about it that always cracks [...] Read More…
Dr. Hollywood runs the club August 30, 2009
Everyone in LA knows Dr Hollywood whether they know it yet or not. If you’ve been to the Staples Center or Dodger Stadium, if you listen to Power 106 and KIIS FM or watch ESPN and KTLA you’ve probably heard “We Run LA” which has become a modern anthem for everything Los Angeles. Their sound [...] Read More…
The Diamond Light – Krotona – record release party August 25, 2009
Music enthusiasts and bloggers spend a lot of time searching for the next big buzz-worthy band so we can share it with everyone before everyone else is already talking about it. The Diamond Light are so good and so new they are exactly the kind of band we love to love. We think everyone will love [...] Read More…
It Might Get Loud August 5, 2009
Edge, Page & White turn up the volume on the big screen – Posted by AGM – “You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten…all the way up, you’re on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where?” asks the immortal Nigel Tuffnel in the mockumentary, This is Spinal [...] Read More…
Nike Skateboarding featuring Kobe Bryant and Ice Cube August 3, 2009
- Posted by Andrew C – Nike has been the kingpin of major sportswear for decades, but has yet to make a serious move into the “x” sports genre – that was until now. No doubt some have you have seen the new ads starring Paul Rodriguez that just recently launched for Nike SB (that’s [...] Read More…