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[Photo Gallery] Kool Keith at Middle East Nightclub in Cambridge, MA | October 29th, 2015 East Coast

[Photo Gallery] Kool Keith at Middle East Nightclub in Cambridge, MA | October 29th, 2015

Kool Keith is a straight up OG, and he’s one of the most fascinating creatures on planet Earth… perhaps even the Galaxy. Having cofounded legendary rap group Ultramagnetic MCs in the late ’80s, Keith is best known for his multiple eccentric personalities and abstract, often profane lyricism. His critically acclaimed debut solo album Dr. Octagonecologyst dropped in 1996 under the […]

Nov 2, 2015 Read →
[Show Review] Run the Jewels at the Ogden Theater | October 20th, 2015 Hip-Hop

[Show Review] Run the Jewels at the Ogden Theater | October 20th, 2015

Though I’ve seen my fair share of bass rattling concerts at Denver’s legendary Ogden Theater, Run the Jewels was the very first time I truly felt my head throb – the bass this duo brought to the venue was overwhelming in all the right ways. This past Tuesday saw Denver’s legion of hip hop heads […]

Oct 22, 2015 Read →
[Photo Gallery] Turkuaz at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA | October 1st, 2015 East Coast

[Photo Gallery] Turkuaz at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA | October 1st, 2015

Earlier this month, Turkuaz brought a deliciously funky concoction of soul, R&B, pop, classic rock, and disco to Boston in celebration of the release of their latest record, Digitonium. A continuous stream of powerful rhythms, universally appealing dance grooves, and tight, meticulous arrangements, garnished with the tangy zest of David Byrne’s ghost, truly make this Brooklyn-based cocktail of funkateers something worth savoring. Turkuaz […]

Oct 20, 2015 Read →
[Show  Review] Bob Moses at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO | October 11th, 2015 Electronic

[Show Review] Bob Moses at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO | October 11th, 2015

The music duo Bob Moses originally from Vancouver, Canada popped off the Larimer Lounge this past Sunday. Denver was fortunate to experience this intimate show, by promoting their new album “Days Gone By.” The Denver music scene came out and embraced Tom and Jimmy, two extremely talented musicians. Vocalist Tom Howie’s sexy cool vibe accompanied […]

Oct 15, 2015 Read →