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Ghosts Of Our Revolutionary Ancestors + Hieroglyphics at Roseland Theater in Portland, OR [Photos by Bear Perry]

Last night Roseland Theater played host to a lineup of legendary hip hop wordsmiths with rose city greats Ghosts of Our Revolutionary Ancestors (GORA) and Oakland heroes Hieroglyphics. Made up of Mic Crenshaw, Libretto, Redray Frazier & DJ Klavical, GORA were a sensational opener for the evening, bringing out Portlands’ old heads for a rare night of cultural indulgence. […]

Mar 15, 2025 Read →

Electronic

The Marías, Blink 182, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Tyler the Creator and More at Austin City Limits 2024 [Review]

As a former Austin resident, Austin City Limits was always more about the week after than the festival itself, but there were oftentimes I could be swayed into attending by visiting friends just to get mixed into the scene. As one of the largest festivals that continues to grow, ACL can be a massive event […]

Oct 20, 2024 Read →

Hip-Hop

Break Science Live Band Reimagines the Legendary Madvillainy Album in Denver

The importance of Madvillainy can never be understated. The collaborative 2004 album from the duo dubbed Madvillain (co-producers Madlib and the late, great MF DOOM) will remain a forever standout for its jazz-forward production, multi-dimensional sampling techniques, and ground-breaking distinction in the underground hip-hop scene.  Its paramount value among the musical realms surpasses mere monetary […]

Aug 1, 2024 Read →

East Coast

Ready to HULA: 11th Year of HULAWEEN Promises Stacked Lineup, World Debut of The Bobby Weir Incident | October 24-27 [Event Preview]

‘Summertime fine’ holds endless meanings for many people, but I know I’m not alone when making the seasonal connection to the hottest lineup drops of the year. Though many other gatherings have attempted to meet the demands of throwing top notch parties for Halloween weekend, no one can match the spectacle of Hulaween. For 10 […]

Jun 27, 2024 Read →

Hip-Hop

Omar Apollo and SZA Bring Super-charged, Emotive SOS Tour to Portland’s Moda Center

As a fan long before her official studio debut (‘See.SZA.Run’ anyone?), I’ve witnessed the dizzying rise of fame for the songstress known as SZA, real name Solána Imani Rowe. Her honest and emotionally charged lyrics strike a chord with listeners from around the world, but especially those in the throes of adulthood, young love and […]

Apr 11, 2023 Read →

Funk

Denver Comes Alive: Lettuce at Mission Ballroom – January 14, 2023 | Photo Gallery

East coast funk-hop aficionados Lettuce are blowing plumes of smoke through every stop on the current leg of their US tour. Fresh off the tracks of their 2022 release Unify, the six piece future funk band headlined Denver Comes Alive earlier this month at the Mission Ballroom. As one of the most vibrant music scenes […]

Jan 22, 2023 Read →

Hip-Hop

Chicago’s Best Rapper ProbCause Releases New EP Moonflower

Our favorite Chicago rapper, ProbCause, is back from this summer’s release with Griz (“My Friends And I Pt. 3”) to present a new EP, Moonflower. A monster collaboration featuring Carlile, Cloudchord, Soul Food Horns, and Youngteam, each of these artists deserve their own listens. We encourage you to dive into their discographies and add some […]

Dec 2, 2020 Read →

East Coast

Nick Hakim’s Sophomore Album is Relentlessly and Unapologetically Cathartic

There’s been a lot of anticipation for this Brooklyn-based artist’s sophomore album. Nick Hakim seems to guess our feelings with the opening track of “ALL THESE CHANGES” which starts off with cinematic strings, casting an optimistic glow around the listener, as they are poised waiting for what will come. With a seamless talent for production, […]

May 23, 2020 Read →

Electronic

8 Albums I’d Slept On Until Quarantine 2020

I’m the worst at checking out new music. Usually it’s because there are albums I love enough to play them over and over, other times it’s straight forgetfulness. In an effort to feel better about my own living under a rock, I decided to share my favorite albums thus far of this quarantine period. What better […]

May 20, 2020 Read →

Electronic

Maddy O’Neal & Vincent Antone Bring Electronic Funk-Hop to Stubb’s Austin | March 6th, 2020 [Show Review]

On Friday, Austin, Texas, was treated to a lovely night of diverse electronic music by SOBBRS, Vincent Antone, and Maddy O’Neal. SOBBRS began the night with his Electro-Pop sounds before Austin-based Vincent Antone took the stage.  Fresh off the release of his No Turning Back EP, which features Austin drummer Jose Gutierrez, Vincent Siedl displays […]

Mar 8, 2020 Read →