Category: Hip-Hop

Festival Coverage

[Artist Interview] Sitting down with rapper Chali 2na at Sonic Bloom: his first book ‘Against the Current, meeting the Funk Hunters and more | July 2015

  We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs, Chali 2na during our time at Sonic Bloom this year. In addition to being one of the most humble and unique souls we’ve had the pleasure of talking to, his passion and work ethic to consistently create are powerfully […]

Jul 8, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Festival Review] Top 10 Memorable Moments Of Wakarusa 2015

There are many things that come to mind when thinking of the sweet moments of life, but it’s always the little things that end up meaning the most; sunshine, camp outs, and the overall ability to have a damn good time. Give me all three in an epic weekend and I’m stumbling over myself with […]

Jun 14, 2015 Read →

Electronic

Northern Nights 2015 Announces Additional Artists: Black Star, The Polish Ambassador, Shlohmo Live, Justin Jay and More | July 17th-19th, 2015 in Piercy, California

Northern California’s most premiere camping festival, Northern Nights, recently stole our breath when they announced the rest of their lineup for 2015. Among the fresh additions? The Polish Ambassador, Amp Live, Justin Jay, hip hop legendary group Black Star, and many, many more! As if we weren’t daydreaming of our return to Northern Nights enough, […]

Jun 3, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

[Review + Photo Gallery] Our Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of Sasquatch Music Festival 2015

All we can can say is Sasquatch Music Festival was up to festival par. From the unique lineup featuring acts that cannot be seen anywhere else this Summer, to the most gorgeous scenery we have ever laid eyes on, this fest impressed us on all levels. Although we enjoyed every minute of the experience, we […]

Jun 2, 2015 Read →

Hip-Hop

Activism & Hip-Hop: An Introspective Interview with Glenn Waco

Glenn Waco is Portland’s newest breakout hip-hop artist, as well as a present day civil rights activist. Born in January of 1992, Glenn is 23 years old and a Portland, Oregon native; more specifically a Saint Johns native to those familiar with the North Portland neighborhood. Glenn’s mother has been a long time activist in […]

May 28, 2015 Read →

Electronic

#DroolMode: You’re Doing Something Wrong If You Miss These 5 Acts At Sasquatch! | May 22nd-25th, 2015

With Sasquatch! Music Festival being only 22 days away, we thought we would throw together a short list of acts you absolutely CANNOT miss out on this year at the Gorge. Of course, you can’t go wrong catching any of the amazing bands Sasquatch! has locked down for us to create memories with this Memorial […]

Apr 30, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Shlohmo Live Band at Trees Dallas | April 05, 2015

A red and glowing ’13’ hangs above opener Nick Melon‘s head, as deep bass audioscapes mingle with his bone-chilling ambient vocals and consumes the room. He not once glances down at the crowd, yet still maintains a commanding and dramatically awe-inspiring presence. Occasionally with a distant gaze, Melons lifts his face above and into the […]

Apr 8, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Festival Review] BUKU Music + Art Project 2015 in New Orleans, LA

There’s something special about New Orleans. While it’s indisputable reputation as a cultural melting pot definitely aids in its magical pull, there’s a reason herds of people come through NOLA for a taste of the Cajun lifestyle, and on this particular weekend, BUKU Music + Art Project was ours. We started out our first day […]

Apr 3, 2015 Read →

Festival Coverage

[VIDEO RECAP] Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 in Austin, TX | A Compose Yourself Mag X Art of Bohl Collaboration

Every November, we look forward to one of the years’ best festivals: Fun Fun Fun Festival down in Austin, Texas. It’s one of the most diverse and genre bending festivals we’ve ever had the pleasure of covering, and videographer Chris Bohlin couldn’t have done Fun Fun Fun more justice than with this solid video recap! […]

Apr 3, 2015 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Kaytranada at 1Up March 12th, 2015 | Denver, CO

KAYTRANADA, yes all capitals, is one of the most talked about names on the electronic bass scene right now. The Montreal beat maker, whose real name is Kevin Celestin, first blew up when he put his own spin to Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, creating an upbeat and irresistibly grooving track. Like the flames of a wild […]

Mar 13, 2015 Read →