Since I’m a designer I have a hard time owning digital albums without having quality associated artwork. I love seeing iTunes filled with awesome artwork which then fills my screen when my screen saver comes on. OK, I’m a big ass nerd who likes to design stuff and uses any opportunity to do so. I […]
Preface: Every year I constantly search for those few releases that truly redefine the way I think about music. More often than not, it happens at least once a year.
This year has, yet again, offered a wide variety of incredible new artists/bands and some crowning achievements for already established musicians. Here are my personal picks for […]
That One
Man, where to begin with this song. I guess I’ll start out by making a bold statement, P.O.S. is one of the most important musicians of the last 10 years. He puts forth some of the most honest, freshly distinctive, unconventional and innovative music today. It’s always challenging, holding layers, that are worth the […]
Ambulance
TV on the Radio have a very distinctive sound. From Tunde Adebimpe’s unique voice to David Sitek’s production style, TvotR offer dense and subdued musical gems. Their first official release, 2004’s Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes was not only an incredible debut but offered some profound lyrical content. However cryptic and open-to-interpretation they may be, […]
Tao of Now
Saul Stacey Williams is one of the most important writers/poets in the world today. His words inspire and bring redefinition to the love of language. His spoken word and four published books of poetry have touched me in a profound way over the last 8 years or so. His music, while interesting, doesn’t carry […]
Ex-Cop play their own special blend of black metal-meets-noise, mostly black metal though. They are crazy, create damn fine music and have unparalleled taste in beer. A relatively new band, Ex-Cop is made-up of members from Cellphone (rip) and Waterbear. Though they have not had an official release, they do frequently perform at unknown underground […]