Category: Features

  • Musicians I’m Diggin’: – Nora Van Elken

    Nora Van Elken may not be the most well known amongst her peers, but she has been exponentially growing uniquely within the otherwise colorful deep house and downtempo music. She breaches different territories by allowing her own distinct vocals to have a sense of confidence within, specifically in her debut album and covers, as well…

  • 15 Great Posse Cuts of The Last 30 Years

    Posse Cuts have been a cornerstone in hip-hop as a way to build up and deliver these mini events that last forever. They are usually compiled of four or more rappers delivering verses as a cohesive squadron over these gritty instrumentals, influenced in style by the nature around them like the south’s heavy bass. But…

  • Gnarls Barkley – St. Elsewhere: 15 Years Later and Still Crazy.

    as we revisit St. Elsewhere, let’s remember the phenomenal collection of poignant tracks with an effervescent array of eclectic production that didn’t garner as much attention as the perfectly crafted “Crazy.”

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: A Case For The Go Go’s

    The Go Go’s immediate rise with their two big singles off their debut, Beauty and The Beat, opened eyes and ears to other american acts who have been doing it, like the bands Berlin and Oingo Bongo. But what initially brought the eyes to land on them was the notion that they were  one of…

  • Discovery – 20 Years Later: Elevation On The Dance Floor

    At the end of the day, Discovery can simply be described as one of the most accessible and inspirational albums of the genre that cemented a name for the two robots. It brought new ears to a popular genre in Europe that weren’t glued to cheesy pop overtures and instead let the synths and bass…

  • Billie Holiday and Protest Music: A Bigger Picture

    “Strange Fruit” is one of the most famous protest songs of the past, but it stands alongside many that came after. When the dynamic shifts in the people who were oppressed turned on the peaceful flames, they fought for change.