Chris B. Murray’s ‘Rap Kings’ Comes to Life as a Collectible Toy
Last month, I shared a selection of the work of illustrator Chris B. Murray on our Instagram page. After I found out he’s worked for Marvel, for a split second,…
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Krautrock and its Hypnotic Legacy
Krautrock is no easy genre to define. But its elements have managed to seep into the crevices of modern music as we know it, past and present. I want to…
Interview: Melodiesinfonie (The Limelight #2)
The Limelight is an ongoing collaboration with illustrator MC Blue Matter. Sparked by a mutual love for beats, the series intends to shine a light on the people behind the productions. A…
The Limelight #1: Ol’ Burger Beats – Daybreaks (Album Stream + Vinyl Giveaway)
The Limelight is an ongoing collaboration with illustrator MC Blue Matter. Sparked by a mutual love for beats, the series features some of our favorite beatmakers. Shining some light on…
Breaking Down The Breaks #3: Jonny Drop (The Expansions)
Our series Breaking Down The Breaks highlights a drummer’s all-time favorite breaks. From the best grooves to sample origins. Jonny Drop is the drummer of South London-based jazz/funk quartet The…
Label Love #3: Fennek Records (+ ‘Poltergeist’ 10″ Record Giveaway)
Our series Label Love highlights (newly discovered) independent record labels. Beat label Fennek Records is based in Mannheim, Germany and dropped its debut release one month ago: Poltergeist by Moshuss & Hanses, consisting…
Fundraiser: DJ Format – The Meeting b/w He’s Back 7″ (100% The Meters Samples)
The Meters don’t need no introduction. And for all diggers (with or without gratitude), UK DJ/producer DJ Format doesn’t need an introduction either. I admit that’s some lazy music journalism right here.…
Marx on the Mic (Hip Hop & Capitalist Ideology)
What is rap for? A seemingly unimportant question ‘cause there’s so many answers for it, even Sway got one. Don’t you listen to rap ’cause you can both party and…
J-Zone (Interview & Photography)
Eternally restless and singularly driven, J-Zone is a lifelong scholar of beats, rhymes and life. From his earliest funk ambitions to forging his own path in hip hop before starting…
Breaking Down The Breaks #1: Aeon Seven (Funk Feature)
Our series Breaking Down The Breaks highlights a drummer’s all-time favorite breaks. From the best grooves to sample origins. Cosmic Thrill was my first introduction to the work of French turntablist…